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🦜 Ranger Dyan Reaveley Dylusions Dyamond Rocks – Island Parrot 25g

Brand: RANGER INK
Ultra-thick crystal embossing powder in a vibrant tropical green with mica shimmer, ideal for dimensional mixed media surfaces, art journaling, layered embossing and bold focal details.
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Dylusions Dyamond Rocks – Island Parrot are part of the Dyamond system created by Dyan Reaveley for Ranger, developed specifically for artists who want to build real texture and depth, not flat embossing.

Unlike traditional embossing powders made from finely milled material, Dyamond Rocks consist of large, irregular crystal-cut particles. When heat embossed, these crystals melt into thick, glossy layers that can completely cover a surface and create strong, tactile dimension. The result is a raised, glassy finish that feels substantial and expressive.

Island Parrot is a vivid tropical green enriched with mica, producing a lively, light-reflective surface once melted. The color is energetic and bold, making it ideal for botanical themes, jungle-inspired artwork, abstract mixed media and statement art journal pages. By controlling how heavily the crystals are applied, the final look can range from lightly textured to deeply layered and dramatic.

Dyamond Rocks are designed for layering. Multiple heat-embossed applications can be built up to increase thickness and visual impact. While the surface is still warm, stamps, tools or found objects can be pressed into the melted crystals to create deep impressions that remain permanently embossed once cooled. For best results and even adhesion, use with Dyamond Medium.

👉 Features

  • Ultra-thick crystal embossing particles
  • Large, irregular crystal-cut pieces
  • Vibrant tropical green color with mica shimmer
  • Melts into thick, glossy, dimensional layers
  • Ideal for layering and surface-building techniques
  • Designed for use with Dyamond Medium
  • Weight: 25g (0.88 oz)

👍 Great for

  • dimensional mixed media backgrounds
  • art journals and altered books
  • botanical, jungle and tropical themes
  • bold focal elements
  • MDF, boxes and 3D decorative projects
  • layered heat embossing with real texture

✨ Inspiration Tip

Create a bold botanical focal by applying Dyamond Medium through a leaf stencil, generously sprinkling Island Parrot Dyamond Rocks and heat embossing in layers. While the surface is still warm, lightly press a textured stamp into the crystals to add organic detail and depth.

 

✨ What is Embossing?

Heat embossing is a technique that creates a raised finish (glossy, pearly, metallic, glittery or textured) on paper and other porous surfaces.

You stamp or write with embossing ink, sprinkle embossing powder, then heat it with a craft heat gun. The powder melts into one smooth raised layer that “sets” the design.

🧩 Mini Glossary

  • Embossing ink: a sticky / slow-drying ink (often clear) that holds the powder in place.
  • Anti-static tool: a pouch/pad you swipe over cardstock before embossing to reduce static and prevent stray powder.
  • Resist technique: embossed areas “resist” ink. Emboss (often with clear powder) and then ink blend over the top.
  • Puff powder: embossing powder that puffs up when heated, creating a soft 3D texture.

🎯 Which powder should you choose?

  • Clear: keeps the ink colour visible underneath and is great for resist.
  • Opaque: solid, strong colour—great on dark cardstock.
  • Metallic: gold/silver/copper with a classic metallic shine.
  • Pearl / Pearlescent: soft, elegant pearly finish.
  • Glitter / Sparkle: bold sparkle that really shows, especially on dark bases.
  • Ultra Fine / Super Fine: best for tiny text and fine detail.
  • Enamel / Mixed Media / Chunky: strong texture and a more rugged finish—great for backgrounds.
  • Puff: fluffy 3D raised effects (snow, frosting, foam).

🔥 How to Heat Emboss (Step-by-step)

  1. Prep the cardstock with an anti-static tool.
  2. Stamp with embossing ink.
  3. Add powder: sprinkle, tap off the excess.
  4. Heat set with a craft heat gun until it melts smoothly.

👉 Can I use a hair dryer?
No. A hair dryer blows air and will scatter the powder. A craft heat gun heats without strong airflow.

🛠️ Common mistakes & fixes

1) Stray powder everywhere
✅ Use an anti-static tool first. Tap well. Use a small brush before heating.

2) Dull finish
✅ Heat a bit longer until it turns smooth and glossy. Keep a steady distance.

3) Scorched paper / yellowed white
✅ You overheated. Stop as soon as it melts. Keep the heat moving.

4) Tiny text looks messy
✅ Use super/ultra fine powder + anti-static prep + firm, steady stamping.