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Post by Memo on Sept 20, 2019 21:07:01 GMT
I'm just getting back into stamping after doing different crafts for many years. I was an SU demonstrator many years ago and have a full set of the large ink pads, but want to go another direction. I was thinking of going with a mini ink pad, just for more bang for my buck, as well as a better storage option.
I know that the distress inks are all the rage but not too sure about going that direction. What makes them better than a regular ink pad?
Thanks for any suggestions!
PS - Will be cross posting to Stamping board, also.
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Post by joblackford on Sept 21, 2019 2:40:58 GMT
Distress and Distress Oxides have some very specific properties that make them really fun, but they're different from regular colored inks. Distress inks are great for techniques like ink blending and uses with water (they move with water) but they don't stamp well, unless you like really distressed images. Oxides have a chalkier color than Distress and they're also good for blending backgrounds and water activated techniques, but they also stamp quite well. Oxides don't come in mini pads though, and apparently won't ever, unless the chemists make some major breakthroughs with the formulation. Really recommend watching some of Tim Holtz's videos introducing the Oxides and showing comparisons to see what each are good for. Most people won't be satisfied with them as their only color inks for stamping.
There are a lot of other choices. I almost never stamp in color so I just use my Oxides, but I'm weird that way. I use Versafine Onyx Black for 90% of my stamping.
Some of the brands I've heard really good things about are Catherine Pooler Inks (Justine Hovey on YT uses them in some videos and they're very vibrant and juicy, great with solid stamps), and Gina K seems to be really good too. I think they both have mini pads available. Maybe Altenew as well??
I think there are some more detailed discussions on inks on the stamping board that might be helpful.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Sept 21, 2019 2:43:37 GMT
I'm just getting back into stamping after doing different crafts for many years. I was an SU demonstrator many years ago and have a full set of the large ink pads, but want to go another direction. I was thinking of going with a mini ink pad, just for more bang for my buck, as well as a better storage option. I know that the distress inks are all the rage but not too sure about going that direction. What makes them better than a regular ink pad? Thanks for any suggestions! PS - Will be cross posting to Stamping board, also. Do you want to just stamp images as-is (no coloring)? Stamp images and color them in? (If so, what do you want to use to color them in with?) Do you just want to stamp sentiments? |
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Post by Memo on Sept 21, 2019 4:42:14 GMT
Distress and Distress Oxides have some very specific properties that make them really fun, but they're different from regular colored inks. Distress inks are great for techniques like ink blending and uses with water (they move with water) but they don't stamp well, unless you like really distressed images. Oxides have a chalkier color than Distress and they're also good for blending backgrounds and water activated techniques, but they also stamp quite well. Oxides don't come in mini pads though, and apparently won't ever, unless the chemists make some major breakthroughs with the formulation. Really recommend watching some of Tim Holtz's videos introducing the Oxides and showing comparisons to see what each are good for. Most people won't be satisfied with them as their only color inks for stamping. There are a lot of other choices. I almost never stamp in color so I just use my Oxides, but I'm weird that way. I use Versafine Onyx Black for 90% of my stamping. Some of the brands I've heard really good things about are Catherine Pooler Inks (Justine Hovey on YT uses them in some videos and they're very vibrant and juicy, great with solid stamps), and Gina K seems to be really good too. I think they both have mini pads available. Maybe Altenew as well?? I think there are some more detailed discussions on inks on the stamping board that might be helpful. Good info, thank you! I'll have to watch Tim Holtz's videos. I tried to do some blending with my current supplies and it wasn't successful, so I've typically stayed away from that technique. May look at the Gina K, I remember now that she has the mini cubes. Thanks, joblackford! |
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Post by Memo on Sept 21, 2019 4:45:47 GMT
I'm just getting back into stamping after doing different crafts for many years. I was an SU demonstrator many years ago and have a full set of the large ink pads, but want to go another direction. I was thinking of going with a mini ink pad, just for more bang for my buck, as well as a better storage option. I know that the distress inks are all the rage but not too sure about going that direction. What makes them better than a regular ink pad? Thanks for any suggestions! PS - Will be cross posting to Stamping board, also. Do you want to just stamp images as-is (no coloring)? Stamp images and color them in? (If so, what do you want to use to color them in with?) Do you just want to stamp sentiments? @eddie-n-Harley, yes, all of the above! Ha, ha. Seriously, probably just a really good black ink, as well as some basic color ink pads to build a collection. I'm not interested in Copics, don't want the expense of that collection. |
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Sept 21, 2019 5:04:53 GMT
Do you want to just stamp images as-is (no coloring)? Stamp images and color them in? (If so, what do you want to use to color them in with?) Do you just want to stamp sentiments? @eddie-n-Harley, yes, all of the above! Ha, ha. Seriously, probably just a really good black ink, as well as some basic color ink pads to build a collection. I'm not interested in Copics, don't want the expense of that collection. I really like the Versafine Clair ink for a good, solid black ink. However, I really only like it for stamping sentiments-- it doesn't seem to do very well if I use it for coloring. (Other people say it's great with their alcohol markers, but I haven't been able to get it to work for that.) It would probably be fine with colored pencils, I haven't tried it with water-based media, like watercolors or water-based markers. My most used mini inkpads are the Memento dew drop shaped pads. I seem to get the best results with them and there are some good colors. Have fun experimenting! |
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Post by camcas on Sept 21, 2019 11:26:38 GMT
I have lawn fawn colours- they come in minis too
Great range
Altenew is another good mini option and they come in groups of 4 layering colours
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Post by streetscrapper on Sept 21, 2019 12:55:21 GMT
I don't have them, but I've heard great things about Catherine Pooler's inks. If I didn't already have so many ink pads, I would definitely pick up some of hers to try out.
I think that my most used stamps are the Distress and Distress Oxides. They really are fun to work with!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2019 13:19:39 GMT
I've heard/read really good things about the Catherine Pooler inks. Heba from My Little Journal has also piqued my interest in the scrapbook.com hybrid inks ( link to her video). My ink collection is such a messy mish-mash. If I had an unlimited budget I think right now I'd be investing in the full set of distress oxides, full set of Catherine Pooler inks and full set of scrapbook.com inks. And keeping my Stayz-on Black and Ranger Black & Grey ink pads. |
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Post by joblackford on Sept 21, 2019 16:54:27 GMT
As for the Distress inks, they are great for backgrounds but I wouldn't suggest stamping with them unless you stamp several times using a stamp platform. That is the only way I can get even coverage with them. I'd also suggest buying a stamp platform. It really changed the way I stamp. I no longer have to throw away images just half-stamped. I just ink up the stamp again and fix it. Totally agree with this advice! I always use a stamp platform when I'm stamping with Oxides, and for the vast majority of my stamping. It's saved me SO many times. |
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Post by 50offscrapper on Oct 1, 2019 4:43:24 GMT
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Post by mrsshampoo on Oct 1, 2019 8:54:02 GMT
I had a huge collection of SU ink pads and I am in the process of selling them all. I am replacing my collection with Catherine Pooler inks. Catherine’s inks are vibrant and stamp solid images and details beautifully. And, if you buy in collections, I am pretty sure they come in minis.
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