Illuminated Letters Materials Aluminium Embossing Foil Silver Yoken Markers Bullet Assorted How to make an Illuminated Letter Step 1. Look at examples of illuminated letters and calligraphy. Encourage students to explore and practise using different typefaces on Cartridge Paper. Focus on the style and shape of the characters. Step 2. Choose a festive word with a small number of characters (e.g. Noel, Xmas, Peace etc.). Write the word in your favourite typeface on a sheet of A5 paper. Step 3. Cut a piece of Aluminium Embossing Foil the same size as the design. Step 4. Secure the drawing to the Foil with Masking Tape then use a pencil to trace over the design and transfer it onto the Embossing Foil. Step 5. Remove the paper and turn the piece of embossed Foil over. Add colour to the design with Yoken Markers. Step 6. The finished piece can be turned into a gift card, or simply add a hanger to display.