Ranger Clear Embossing Powder: Jar Size & How to Use
Ranger Embossing Powder in Clear (EPJ37330) is a heat-embossing powder: sprinkle it on a wet stamped image, tap off the extra and heat it until it melts into a raised, glossy layer that shows the ink color underneath. Ranger sells it in a 1 oz-by-volume jar; Simon Says Stamp says it holds about 0.60 oz by weight.
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Product facts
- Product
- Ranger Embossing Powder, Clear (EPJ37330, 1 oz jar)
- Brand
- Ranger
- Brand origin
- United States
- Made in
- United States*
- Material
- Clear embossing powder in a plastic jar with see-through lid
- Price range
- $$$5–20 per stamp or ink pad
Notes on these facts
- Made by Ranger Industries, Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Made in United States: Ranger's About page, under "Made in USA", says it keeps all its inks and embossing powders manufactured in the USA at a facility in Tinton Falls, New Jersey; its store tags the clear jar "Ranger Made". eBay listings for other Ranger 1 oz powders also say Made in USA. Source. Price: example listing.
- Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026.
Key takeaways
- Simon Says Stamp lists EPJ37330 as a 1 oz clear jar holding about 0.60 oz (17 g) of powder, acid-free and non-toxic, UPC 789541037330.
- Ranger says the 1 oz is by volume and fill weights vary by color; other listings give 0.50 or 0.56 oz, so read the label.
- ShopSavvy reports 4.8 out of 5 from 377 Amazon reviews for Ranger's clear embossing powder.
- Ranger's April 2026 catalog lists clear in a regular jar (EPJ37330) and a Super Fine jar (EPJ37385), next to black (EPJ37347) and white (EPJ36685).
- Ranger, founded in 1929, says it makes all its embossing powders in Tinton Falls, New Jersey.
What is Ranger clear embossing powder?
It is a fine plastic powder that melts under heat into a raised, glossy, transparent layer. Clear is the most versatile color because it takes on the color of the ink beneath it.
Ranger Industries of Tinton Falls, New Jersey, sells it as model EPJ37330. It is one of three Ranger Basics, alongside black and white, and the jar is small enough to keep beside your ink pads.
Ranger clear embossing powder specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Maker | Ranger Industries, Tinton Falls, New Jersey |
| Model | EPJ37330 (UPC 789541037330) |
| Jar | 1 oz by volume, clear, with see-through lid (Ranger) |
| Contents | About 0.60 oz (17 g) by weight, per Simon Says Stamp |
| Super Fine version | EPJ37385 |
| Finish | Clear, glossy, raised |
| Claims | Acid-free, non-toxic (Simon Says Stamp) |
| Made in | United States (Tinton Falls, New Jersey) |
Ranger says the 1 oz is a volume and that “individual fill weights vary by color”, which explains why listings disagree: some give a 0.50 oz or 0.56 oz clear jar. The amount printed on your jar’s label is the one to go by.
How does heat embossing work?
Stamp in a slow-drying ink, cover the wet image with powder, tap off the extra, then heat until the powder melts. The powder only sticks where the ink is wet, so the melted layer follows the stamp exactly.
- Stamp in pigment or embossing ink.
- Pour the powder over the wet image, over a folded scrap of paper.
- Tap off the extra and funnel it back into the jar.
- Heat with a craft heat tool until the surface turns smooth and glossy.
Which inks work with clear embossing powder?
Use an ink that stays wet for a while: a clear embossing ink or a pigment ink. Over a colored pigment the powder adds shine and lift; over clear embossing ink it gives a tone-on-tone gloss.
VersaMagic chalk ink is sold as embossable, and VersaFine Clair is sold as staying embossable for several minutes after drying. Fast-drying dye inks such as Memento usually aren’t sold for embossing.
Clear, white or Super Fine: which should you buy?
Buy clear first, because it works over any ink color. Add black or white if you want those exact colors regardless of ink, and a Super Fine powder for small text or detailed stamps.
| Powder | Best for |
|---|---|
| Clear (EPJ37330) | Shine over any ink color; heat-setting pigment ink |
| White (EPJ36685) | White images on dark or kraft card |
| Black (EPJ37347) | Bold black outlines for coloring |
| Super Fine Clear (EPJ37385) and other Super Fine colors | Fine lines and small sentiments |
Forum members on Splitcoaststampers also recommend WOW and Hero Arts powders, often for their range of colors.
Is Ranger a popular embossing powder brand?
Yes, it is one of the most widely stocked and reviewed brands in the US. ShopSavvy reports 4.8 out of 5 from 377 Amazon reviews for the clear jar, and its 2025 roundup of heat embossing powders names Ranger its top pick for fine texture and range of finishes.
Simon Says Stamp sells clear, black and white as a Ranger Basics bundle, which is a sensible starter set if you plan to emboss often.
What goes wrong, and how do you fix it?
Stray powder and scorching are the two common problems. Static can make grains cling to bare card, so stampers commonly wipe it with an anti-static pouch first.
Reviewers summarized by ShopSavvy mention sticking or scorching when the heat isn’t managed. Keep the heat tool moving and stop as soon as the surface turns glossy.
Where is Ranger embossing powder made?
Ranger says it makes all its embossing powders in the USA, at its facility in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. The same About page covers its inks, paints and glues, and eBay listings for other Ranger 1 oz powders also say Made in USA.
To keep stamped images crisp under watercolor without embossing, Ranger Archival Ink is the permanent alternative.
Frequently asked questions
How much powder is in a Ranger embossing powder jar?
Ranger calls it a 1 oz jar by volume and says fill weights vary by color. Simon Says Stamp gives about 0.60 oz of powder for the clear EPJ37330, and other listings 0.50 or 0.56 oz, so read the label.
What ink do you use with clear embossing powder?
Use a slow-drying ink that stays wet long enough to hold powder: an embossing (watermark) ink, or a pigment ink such as VersaMagic or VersaFine Clair. Dye inks usually dry too fast.
What does clear embossing powder do?
It melts into a clear, raised, glossy layer over whatever ink is underneath. Over colored pigment ink the color shows through; over clear embossing ink you get a tone-on-tone shine.
Do you need a heat tool for embossing powder?
Yes. Stampers melt embossing powder with a craft heat tool, held a few inches away and kept moving so the card doesn't scorch.
Why does embossing powder stick where I didn't stamp?
Static and oils from your fingers can make powder cling to bare paper. Stampers commonly wipe the card with an anti-static pouch first to keep stray grains off.
What is the difference between regular and Super Fine embossing powder?
Super Fine powders have smaller grains for detailed stamps and fine text. Ranger sells clear in both: EPJ37330 regular and EPJ37385 Super Fine.
Can you use clear embossing powder to stop ink smearing?
Yes, it is a common trick. Stampers on Splitcoaststampers report heat-setting pigment ink with clear powder so alcohol markers don't smear it.
Where is Ranger embossing powder made?
In the USA. Ranger says it keeps all its embossing powders, inks and paints manufactured at its facility in Tinton Falls, New Jersey.
Sources
- Ranger: Embossing Powder Clear, 1 oz jar (EPJ37330; 1 oz by volume, fill weights vary)
- Ranger: Full Catalog, April 2026 (embossing powder codes, Super Fine Clear EPJ37385)
- Ranger: About (founded 1929; inks and embossing powders made in USA in Tinton Falls, NJ)
- Simon Says Stamp: Ranger Embossing Powder Clear EPJ37330 (1 oz jar, about 0.60 oz, acid-free, non-toxic, UPC)
- Simon Says Stamp: Ranger Basics Embossing Powders bundle (black EPJ37347, clear EPJ37330, white EPJ36685)
- ShopSavvy: Ranger Embossing Powder, .50 Ounce Jar, Clear (4.8 from 377 Amazon reviews)
- ShopSavvy: Is Ranger Embossing Powder easy to use for beginners? (reviewer notes on scorching)
- ShopSavvy: Best heat embossing powders for 2025 (Ranger top pick)
- eBay: Ranger Embossing Powder, 0.56 Ounce Jar, Clear
- eBay: Ranger Embossing Powder 1 oz jar Pink (Made in the USA)
- Staples: Ranger Basics Embossing Powder Super Fine Silver (Super Fine powders for detailed images)
- Splitcoaststampers: Best embossing powder? (forum thread)