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Post by babylou on Apr 14, 2020 17:41:16 GMT
I've used the Cat's Eye ink pads for years to edge/distress the edges of my papers. Now that they no longer exist, I need to find a new brand to use. Wondering what everyone else is using? I know there are a few companies out there that make the small cubes, but I'm not sure what is best for inking edges. And how do the cubes work for ease of use, compared to the cat's eyes? All opinions and ideas welcome!!!
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maryjo
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Post by maryjo on Apr 14, 2020 18:06:52 GMT
Oh bummer those little Cat’s eyes were my favorite
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Post by luvscrappin16 on Apr 14, 2020 18:22:51 GMT
Don’t know if they are still being made but the Prima fluid chalk edgers come to mind.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2020 18:36:46 GMT
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Post by jenr on Apr 14, 2020 18:53:31 GMT
I miss the Cat eye chalk inks SO BAD!!  |
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Post by maryjo on Apr 14, 2020 21:49:32 GMT
Don’t know if they are still being made but the Prima fluid chalk edgers come to mind. Ooh I actually have a few of these and they are nice. I think they actually last longer than my cats eye pads |
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Post by infochick on Apr 14, 2020 22:35:27 GMT
I really love the distress inks with the foam blending tool. Not sure if the Distress Ink itself is necessary if you have other inks, but the foam blending tool works so well to give a soft edge. I never had good luck going directly to paper with the ink pad. I always made a mess, even with smaller pads.
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Post by lostwithout2peas on Apr 14, 2020 23:56:02 GMT
I really love the distress inks with the foam blending tool. Not sure if the Distress Ink itself is necessary if you have other inks, but the foam blending tool works so well to give a soft edge. I never had good luck going directly to paper with the ink pad. I always made a mess, even with smaller pads. This, exactly this! For years I used the small cats eye inks and then switched to this method and love the outcome so much better!! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Apr 15, 2020 3:54:24 GMT
I've used the Cat's Eye ink pads for years to edge/distress the edges of my papers. Now that they no longer exist, I need to find a new brand to use. Wondering what everyone else is using? I know there are a few companies out there that make the small cubes, but I'm not sure what is best for inking edges. And how do the cubes work for ease of use, compared to the cat's eyes? All opinions and ideas welcome!!! While I prefer the 1" VersaColor cubes, check out your local Tuesday Morning store/s once it/they reopen. Our stores had received numerous Colorbox inks, including Cat's Eye sets, for weeks prior to temporary closure. |
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Post by dasmith2 on Apr 15, 2020 12:59:57 GMT
Those were my go to! Now I just use the Tim Holtz tool with the removable pads, I like them
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Post by auntmimi on Apr 15, 2020 14:30:41 GMT
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Post by melanieg on Apr 15, 2020 15:20:36 GMT
I love my Versa Magic jumbo java and the black one - the little dew drop ink pads. They are a chalk ink so a bit softer. I use them on everything!
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Post by amom23 on Apr 15, 2020 16:03:25 GMT
I have some small cube ink sets from CTMH, but not sure they still make them.
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Post by jenr on Apr 15, 2020 16:43:22 GMT
Oooh, thank you auntmimi, I got some before they sold out! |
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Post by AngieandSnoopy on Apr 22, 2020 16:19:02 GMT
Memento Dew Drops. I have them and use the Cats Eyes I have for my newest obsession, layered stamps! The small stamps are just easier to ink up the layered stamps, especially since some off the stamps it is best to use two colors, like the eye color and beak color need to be different but the two shapes are joined so you don't lose them! I do fine inking with the larger stamps but I feel I waste more ink on the ink press rather than on the stamp!
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Post by refugeepea on Apr 22, 2020 17:03:46 GMT
I really love the distress inks with the foam blending tool. Not sure if the Distress Ink itself is necessary if you have other inks, but the foam blending tool works so well to give a soft edge. I never had good luck going directly to paper with the ink pad. I always made a mess, even with smaller pads. Is the distress or distress oxides better to use? I also asked on another thread is anyone has used Catharine Pooler ink pads? They have the same basic shape as the cat's eyes ink pads. |
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Post by infochick on Apr 23, 2020 16:40:55 GMT
I really love the distress inks with the foam blending tool. Not sure if the Distress Ink itself is necessary if you have other inks, but the foam blending tool works so well to give a soft edge. I never had good luck going directly to paper with the ink pad. I always made a mess, even with smaller pads. Is the distress or distress oxides better to use? I also asked on another thread is anyone has used Catharine Pooler ink pads? They have the same basic shape as the cat's eyes ink pads. Someone else will probably be better to weigh in on this than me since I only have one of the oxide inks. I use the regular distress all the time with no problem. The one time I used the oxide it was lovely and also gave a nice soft finish, but I can't say that I have played with the oxides as much as the regular distress. For what it's worth, I think the the blender would probably be fine with a wide variety of dye inks, but then again, I haven't played around much using it with anything but regular distress.
(I do want to dive into the oxides though, because the one I have is very nice, and they get rave reviews.)
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