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Post by compeateropeator on Sept 9, 2022 17:36:41 GMT
Hi, I have searched and have not really found a previous thread that answered this (with my limited search ability) so thought I would ask. I am looking for a good/bright gold ink to stamp “100”s on black card stock. This is to use as a background for pictures for my grandmother’s 100th birthday.
I don’t want to have to emboss but would like something bright if possible. I have an old Brillance (?) ink pad that tried that isn’t really that bright or brilliant. 😄. I, unfortunately, also need it pretty quickly so places to purchase with quick shipping (getting it out the door) is appreciated also.
Thanks for any help you can offer.
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Post by mrsshampoo on Sept 9, 2022 19:22:06 GMT
We were talking about this in the Dec Daily thread, and this one was recommended. I can’t comment on how well it works, since I haven’t picked mine up yet. It is Delicata Gold, and you can get it from Amazon or Joann Fabrics relatively quickly. Hope this helps!
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Post by kmage on Sept 9, 2022 19:47:00 GMT
Can't recommend one, but can say to stay away from the Hero Arts one...it's pretty bad. (At least mine was)
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Post by joblackford on Sept 9, 2022 20:26:31 GMT
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Post by compeateropeator on Sept 9, 2022 20:31:36 GMT
Thank you all so much. That is perfect. I appreciate the help.
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PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 9, 2022 20:33:34 GMT
I no longer keep metallic inks, since I use metallics infrequently & IMHO they never shine/sparkle well on dark cardstock. Rather, I prefer the results from stamping with either VersaMark (clear) or VersaFine Clair (in the same/similar color as the paper) & heat embossing with Ranger Super Fine Detail EP (& re-emboss for a more saturated color &/or smoother finish, if desired). All three products capture fine details, which IMHO is ideal especially for alphanumeric characters. Both VersaMark & VersaFine Clair, which is embossable for several minutes, allow you to create a quick embossed background - stamp the entire 12x12 background then emboss it all at once. VersaMark (pad, not cube), VersaFine Clair in Nocture/black, & gold Ranger Super Fine Detail EP are available in store (& included in regular weekly sales) at Hobby Lobby, if you have one locally to avoid waiting for shipping/delivery, as well as online at Hobby Lobby, Joann, etc. HTH.
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Post by compeateropeator on Sept 9, 2022 20:58:30 GMT
I no longer keep metallic inks, since I use metallics infrequently & IMHO they never shine/sparkle well on dark cardstock. Rather, I prefer the results from stamping with either VersaMark (clear) or VersaFine Clair (in the same/similar color as the paper) & heat embossing with Ranger Super Fine Detail EP (& re-emboss for a more saturated color &/or smoother finish, if desired). All three products capture fine details, which IMHO is ideal especially for alphanumeric characters. Both VersaMark & VersaFine Clair, which is embossable for several minutes, allow you to create a quick embossed background - stamp the entire 12x12 background then emboss it all at once. VersaMark (pad, not cube), VersaFine Clair in Nocture/black, & gold Ranger Super Fine Detail EP are available in store (& included in regular weekly sales) at Hobby Lobby, if you have one locally to avoid waiting for shipping/delivery, as well as online at Hobby Lobby, Joann, etc. HTH. Thank you for the information. I would typically heat emboss gold for dark paper but I just want to randomly stamp “100”s on quite a few sheets of black to cover a fairly large area, which will then have pictures on them. I was hoping for something visible but really did not want to go to the effort of embossing. |
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Sept 9, 2022 23:51:40 GMT
I have the Delicata ink in gold that was recommended (I've actually got it in a mini cube set with 3 other metallic colours) and I can definitely recommend it. The colour is just beautiful, I've owned the ink pad for years, I used it recently and it still works just as well as when I bought it.
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