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Dry Wall Mesh Tape Technique Instructions by Mary Munkel Materials: Dry Wall Mesh Tape Versa Mark Any color embossing powder Cut a piece of drywall plastic mesh tape . With the sticky side of the mesh tape down, attach it to the cardstock, keeping some excess on both ends. Fold and adhere the excess mesh on the two short edges to the back of the cardstock. Using the VersaMark or pigment inkpad, liberally apply the ink to the top of the mesh tape; press quite hard so the ink seeps down into the little squares in the mesh. Apply embossing powder on the inked tape, tap off the excess and melt the powder with a heat gun. Wait until the piece cools and then repeat the procedure so it has two coats of melted embossing powder. **At this point, you should not see the color of the mesh tape or the cardstock. If you can, you don't have enough ink on your inkpad. Samples (click image to see full size card and details):

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