Wax Stamp Effect in Photoshop

Hello all my artsy friends!  I am dropping in today with a quick tip for creating a wax effect with digitally stamped elements or alphas in Photoshop.  I love using this effect with alphas to create a waxed title.  Here is a look at the effect in action:

 

A Breath of Paris

 

Notice how “Paris” looks like melted wax on the page?  It was so easy to create this look!  I used a rubber stamp alpha by Gina Miller on my page (similar to THIS ONE).  Grungy, distressed digital stamps work the best with this technique.  All you need to do is placed the stamp(s) on your page and apply a bevel.  These are the settings I used on my page:

 

Bevel Settings

 

Here is a close up of the technique on my page:

 

Close Up

 

 

I hope you have fun with this technique!  I cannot wait to see your melted wax creations in the Lilypad Gallery. 🙂

 

Until next time ~
Judie (HeyJude)

 

 

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I’m a creative who pulls inspiration from all corners of life—both the joyful highs and the real-life moments that punch you in the gut. Honestly, I don’t think I can pin down a single scrapbooking style for myself, so let’s just go with eclectic. My layouts really depend on my mindset. If I’m in a deep, cerebral mood, you’ll likely see something chaotic and messy. If I’m more relaxed, it tends to come out clean, simple, and structured.

My brain is usually running on several channels at once, so it’s completely normal for me to be working on a digital layout, dabbling in a hybrid project, and getting messy with art journaling or mixed media—all at the same time.

Here are a few of my go-to tools: Digital: Adobe Photoshop CC + my MacBook; Photos: Canon Rebel or iPhone; Hybrid: Cricut Joy + sewing machine; Art Journaling: watercolors, stencils, and artsticks

And when it comes to embellishments—digital or physical—I’m always reaching for messy threads, ribbons, and Polaroids. Always the Polaroids.

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