For a bolder line, dampen the pencil before drawing on your work. Be careful when you are using pencils to color an image that you have embossed. You can easily accidentally flick off a piece of the embossing if you press too hard. Back to top of page Colored Chalks Chalk doesn't work with coated papers. Essentially, you rub the chalk onto the card.
Chalks create a soft transition from one color to the next.
I use reverse masks if I want to create a harder line. If you want to ensure that chalk will not smudge or rub off, you should seal your work. Back to top of page Cleaning Stamps Always clean brand new stamps before you use them to remove any residue from the stamp making process. Stamp excess ink off of the stamp onto a scrap piece of paper. Apply stamp cleaner to the stamp directly from the bottle.