Use glossy paper for bold, expressive designs, and brayered backgrounds. You can also use other kinds of papers such as corrugated, Japanese washi, mulberry, and holographic as background collage paper. A collage is simply layering of the papers. You can stamp an image on solid matte or glossy paper, cut the image, and attach it to a slightly larger piece of decorative paper. Embossing Powders and Glitters Embossing powders and glitter can add finesse and sparkle to any card.
Embossing powders can also contain glitter.
The best heat source is a heat tool designed especially for embossing such as those manufactured by Marvy-Uchida or Milwaukee. I have tried melting the powder using a lamp and toaster oven, but the heat tool is definitely the way to go for ease of use and speed. If you do not want to spend the money on a heat tool, but still want to add sparkle to your cards, you can use glitter. Glitter comes in many colors and sizes. Ultrafine glitter is the most commonly used with rubber stamping.