leeny
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Post by leeny on Nov 26, 2018 2:46:31 GMT
I am looking for a white ink pad that gives nice crisp results on dark cardstock. I bought one at Expo and it was not very dark at all.
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Post by grammadee on Nov 26, 2018 4:14:19 GMT
I'd be interested to hear about a white ink pad that works and continues to work for the long haul. I think the white pads have a lot of pigment in them and that makes them dry out faster, just like the white ballpoint pens.
What I do to have something white stamped on black is to stamp with VersaMark and then use a fine white embossing powder for the white.
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GiantsFan
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Jun 27, 2014 14:44:56 GMT
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Post by GiantsFan on Nov 26, 2018 16:35:11 GMT
White is hard because there is no white dye ink. Whites are pigment ink and, IMO, too goopy for crisp stamping. I have SSS and HA brands and they're both goopy. I only use them for techniques where it's OK to not have a crisp image. For a better impression try Distress Oxides Picket Fence, but it's not a true white. Like grammadee I stamp in VersaMark and heat emboss in white. I started using superfine detail embossing powder for sentiments and it really does make a difference vs regular embossing powder. Let us know if you find something that works. |
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Post by freeatlast on Nov 26, 2018 18:52:52 GMT
Like grammadee and GiantsFan, my go-to is Versamark and super fine white detail embossing powder. |
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pinklady
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Post by pinklady on Nov 27, 2018 15:31:20 GMT
Yep, use a good white embossing powder instead. You’ll never get the crisp white results you’re looking for with white ink.
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Post by anniefb on Nov 29, 2018 17:11:35 GMT
I have the Hero Arts white ink which was recommended by Jennifer McGuire and it’s still too goopy for my liking. I’d probably stick with white embossing powder.
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Post by angel97701 on Jan 9, 2019 2:20:09 GMT
A freshly inked Memento Luxe in Wedding Dress is my go to white ink on dark cardstock. I have the re-inker specifically for this purpose, other wise it is not as "white" as I would like the image.
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