Craft Focus - Jun/Jul (Issue 67)

96 craf tfocus raising the stakes A look at the latest embossing products WOW FACTOR Wow! produces a fantastic range of embossing papers and glitters, which can be used not only in papercraft but in a host of other applications. The company’s powders have also become a must-have for mixed media artists who use them in many different ways – simply stamp, sprinkle, tap and heat. The business is also the UK and European distributor for the US brand Pink & Main, which offers a selection of high quality products including shadow word dies with co-ordinating stamps. These sought-after items have already become one of Wow’s best-selling lines. Wow! Embossing Powders +44 (0)870 777 8781 wowembossingpowder.co.uk CLOCKING OFF Family business Peak Dale Products manufactures and sells a huge range of craft and hobby kits and materials from its base in High Peak, Derbyshire. The firm doesn’t sell to the general public and puts all its efforts into supporting craft retailers by providing high quality items at competitive, closely monitored prices. This set is part of the company’s metal collection, and can be used to make an embossed pewter clock with an embellished face. Also known as repousse or ‘chasing’, the metal craft is easy to learn and highly absorbing, and the kit includes a clock face, movement, hands, a pewter sheet, tools, paint and full instructions. Peak Dale Products +44 (0)1298 78 447 peakdaleproducts.co.uk ANOTHER DIMENSION These everyday 3D embossing folders from Crafter’s Companion feature different levels of depth built into the design, which gives the user the ability to come up with their own beautiful 3D backgrounds. The collection comprises six different folders, including Flourishing Flame, Love Blossoms, Zen Garden and Indian Summer, along with two A6 co-ordinating rubber stamp sets. The products work with a range of techniques and mediums including inks and gilding waxes that enable crafters to achieve a variety of stunning effects. Crafters Companion +44 (0)1388 660 930 crafterscompaniontrade.co.uk