Altenew Academy · Online Class

Impressive Heat Embossing Online Cardmaking Class

Lessons
6 lessons
Level
Beginner
Format
Self-paced · Lifetime virtual access
Description

Add shine and texture to any of your projects using heat embossing technique! Whether you are a newbie or an experienced crafter, heat embossing will help your project shine! Join the class to learn about different ways to incorporate heat embossing to any of your projects!

Instructor: Svetlana Marchenko

Class Level: Beginner

Class Supplies can be found HERE.


Class Features:

  • 6 in-depth, step by step video tutorials with exclusive projects
  • This is an independent class: sign up for the class and enjoy the lesson at your convenience!
  • Inspiration filled high-quality project photos
  • Enjoy exclusive class contents whenever, wherever, and how many times you'd like!

Lifetime access

Revisit every lesson, forever.

Downloadable resources

Printable instructions

Community

Share work in the student gallery.

About this class

Add Shine and Texture with Heat Embossing

Say goodbye to warped cardstock, messy stray powder, and uneven shine. In this class, Svetlana Marchenko breaks down the art of heat embossing into simple steps. You’ll discover clever tricks to get smooth, gleaming results every time and unlock versatile techniques that bring instant, touchable texture to all your handmade cards.

What you'll learn

  • Achieve smooth, raised heat-embossed image impressions without stray powder specks.
  • Use anti-static tools effectively to ensure clean embossing powder release.
  • Prevent paper warping while heat-setting powder using proper heating methods.
  • Combine clear, white, and metallic powders with ink blending for resist backgrounds.
  • Melt detail embossing powders cleanly on intricate line-art stamp designs.
  • Elevate plain stamped lines into shiny, tactile card focal points.
Impressive Heat Embossing Online Cardmaking Class class schedule

How it works

Your creative journey at Altenew Academy

A simple, supportive path from first lesson to finished masterpiece.

Enroll instantly

Pick your class, check out in seconds, and get lifetime virtual access.

Watch & learn

Stream crisp HD video lessons taught by top papercraft artists. Pause, rewind, go at your pace.

Create with confidence

Follow printable guides, color maps, and cut files as you craft alongside each lesson.

Share your work

Post your finished projects in the student gallery and celebrate with fellow makers.

Your instructor

Learn from the best

Discover the mentor behind your learning journey — sharing knowledge, guiding your growth, and helping you succeed every step of the way.

Svetlana Marchenko

Svetlana Marchenko

Cardmaker

Bringing fine detail and artistic flair to cardmaking, Svetlana Marchenko inspires crafters with her graceful, elegant designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not at all. Each lesson walks you through techniques, making these classes beginner-friendly while offering fresh inspiration for experienced crafters.

On-demand classes feature pre-recorded video lessons ranging from 1 to 10 lessons focused on specific techniques or creative themes. Once enrolled, you can log into your Altenew Academy account and learn at your own pace.

No. On-demand classes are completely self-paced. You can pause, rewind, rewatch, and fit your crafting journey into your personal schedule whenever inspiration strikes.

You receive lifetime virtual access upon enrollment. The video lessons and downloadable resources stay in your Altenew Academy account so you can revisit them whenever you like.

The Class Pass Only option gives you full digital access to all pre-recorded video lessons and downloadable guides. If you want supplies delivered to your door, choose the Class Pass + Kit option to receive the curated materials needed to craft right along with the instructor.

What makers say

Loved by Altenew Academy students

What students say about this class.

Customer Reviews

Based on 7 reviews
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Sharon McCabe
Embossing and coloring Class

The class was very informative, even though I’ve stamped for years she brought some new creative ideas.

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Karen Russell
Heat Embossing

Great class, I love to heat emboss and this clas was very informative.

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Nandini Karmarkar
Great class

Had a great time going through the lessons and I learnt some really cool techniques and tricks.

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Alyssa Ricke
Great class for beginners to advanced!

Svetlana does a great job in exploring multiple ways to use heat embossing in your cards that range from beginner to advanced.

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Catherine Kelly
Helpful

Always learning something new through these classes and providing reminders of what I've learned but maybe hadn't put into practice.