Add color on color to obtain highlights. Buff the color as you apply it, to get the shiny look of metal. When your project is finished, allow some drying time for the rub-ons to set. If it still seems to come off easily, you may need to spray your project with a fixative to seal it. I P S Make background paper by swirling on varying shades of metallic rub-ons with your finger, paper towel or sponge applicator.
Stamp designs over the finished background.
Obtain a slick, glasslike finish by over-embossing with Embossing Enamel. The high points of the image will be accented. See our related tip sheet for the techniques . Use metallic rub-ons with your brass or blue laser stencils. This is very dramatic and beautiful when done on black velour paper, but any cardstock will work, even vellum.