ComplicatedLady
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Post by ComplicatedLady on Jan 6, 2021 1:31:12 GMT
I love my Tim Holtz platform, but the Stampin’ Up platform is good, too. I have both. If you do multi layer stamping, get the SU version. If not, go for the TH one from Craft Stash. I know this is old(er) but what is the difference in the platforms based on technique? I’m getting into multi-layer stamping so I gotta know if I need another one!!
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bestbrit
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Post by bestbrit on Jan 6, 2021 1:34:46 GMT
I have both sizes of TH - love them. Like being able to put larger sheet of paper inside. Surprisingly I use the larger one more often, Thank you! I will have my family pick one up for me and send one. I couldn't be sure if the TH would fit the longer stamps but im glad others have said it works.
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bestbrit
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Post by bestbrit on Jan 6, 2021 1:36:35 GMT
If you don't mind me tagging onto this thread, I need a recommendation for a stamp platform for slimline stamps (at least 8.5 inches). I have a Stamparatus but it's too small and I won't support MSP for anything so the MISTI is out. Is the TH one large enough for the Pinkfresh stamps I have? I can get my brother to send me one from the UK but I don't want to ask if it's not going to work. I don't want to make my own and I would like to be able to restamp the image. Currently I use an acrylic plate from my die cutting machine as a block. Thanks in advance. The full size tim holtz has a stamping area of just 8 1/2 inches, so that would work, but not on anything bigger. The only other one that large would be the scrapbook size Misti; the regular one won't fit 8 1/2". Another option would be the one that works with the Wendy Vecchi Staytion from ranger. The staytion is a metal base and the stamp positioner that works with it is like the old school Stampamagig with magnets. The positioner doesn't move and it really works pretty well. Just a little different process than a hinged platform. It would work with any magnetic metal base, you wouldn't need the staytion piece, and that would allow unlimited size stamps. Thank you. I will look into that station but im glad you mentioned the TH one. I will have a family member send me one from the UK.
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Post by cbet on Jan 6, 2021 2:15:18 GMT
I love my Tim Holtz platform, but the Stampin’ Up platform is good, too. I have both. If you do multi layer stamping, get the SU version. If not, go for the TH one from Craft Stash. I know this is old(er) but what is the difference in the platforms based on technique? I’m getting into multi-layer stamping so I gotta know if I need another one!! The main reason the Stamparatus works so well for multiple copies of layering stamps is that it comes with multiple stamping plates - two plates and you can use both sides, so you can set up 4 layers and never have to move your paper. So you can completely stamp all the layers of one image and then stamp all the layers of the next, etc. I dont know that its so much better than stamping 10 of the first layer, then setting up your 2nd layer and stamping those. One way, you dont move your paper, but you are changing out plates, the other way, you are changing out the paper frequently.You used to be able to buy an extra set of the plates and I picked those up when they retired them, but I wouldn't have needed them. The thing the Stamparatus does that the others don't is you can stamp, then shift the plate down (or over) a peg and stamp again, and do a cool gradient with repeat stamping really easily. To do that with the other platforms, you have to shift the paper - and with the Misti, you hit the raised edge of the platform before you can fill your card front.
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Mar 28, 2024 12:59:19 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2021 3:04:22 GMT
I love the Tim Holtz platform. I’ve never used any other platform so I can’t do a comparison.
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Ohno
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Post by Ohno on Jan 10, 2021 15:03:37 GMT
My opinion isn’t popular, but my Misti has been a workhorse. It’s 6 years old, had heavy use and going strong. I got it before everyone started hating the creator and I’m glad I didn’t miss out by listening to recommendations. I also have the TH and I have a terrible time getting a clean image if the stamp is in the middle.
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PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Jan 11, 2021 17:52:44 GMT
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FurryP
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Post by FurryP on Jan 11, 2021 18:55:32 GMT
I love my Tim Holtz platform, but the Stampin’ Up platform is good, too. I have both. If you do multi layer stamping, get the SU version. If not, go for the TH one from Craft Stash. I know this is old(er) but what is the difference in the platforms based on technique? I’m getting into multi-layer stamping so I gotta know if I need another one!! scrapnnana (or anyone else), I was wondering the same thing about multi-layering. Two people have said it is great for mass card making and it made sense based on the video I watched, but what if only making one or two cards? What is the benefit for layered stamping? Thanks!
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Post by cbet on Jan 11, 2021 19:09:30 GMT
I know this is old(er) but what is the difference in the platforms based on technique? I’m getting into multi-layer stamping so I gotta know if I need another one!! scrapnnana (or anyone else), I was wondering the same thing about multi-layering. Two people have said it is great for mass card making and it made sense based on the video I watched, but what if only making one or two cards? What is the benefit for layered stamping? Thanks! To my thinking, the only benefit for layered stamping is for mass card making. If you are only making one or two cards, all of the platforms work really well - they make it easy to line up each stamp over what you've already stamped, then pick it up with the top plate of your platform and ink and stamp. With the Stamparatus, you can have 4 layers all lined up and ready to go as long as you keep the cardstock you stamp on in the same place (using both sides of both plates). You can also set up your image on one plate and your sentiment on another - but again, the main advantage of that is for stamping a bunch of the same card at the same time. Jennifer McGuire has a few videos where she shows the same sort of thing with a Misti - each stamp in a different corner and shifting the piece you're stamping on, so it's possible to speed up mass production with all the platforms. For me, the main advantage to the Stamparatus is being able to place the stamp on the platform and being able to reink and then move the plate down one hinge and stamp again. The WRMK platform with the pegs can work for this technique as well, but you have to buy the special plate for it.
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FurryP
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Post by FurryP on Jan 11, 2021 19:16:26 GMT
For me, the main advantage to the Stamparatus is being able to place the stamp on the platform and being able to reink and then move the plate down one hinge and stamp again. The WRMK platform with the pegs can work for this technique as well, but you have to buy the special plate for it. Oh yeah, I did see that about stamping rows. Thank you for confirming my thoughts. I will have to think about it as to if I really need it.
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