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Post by scrapbookwriter on Nov 8, 2020 23:00:28 GMT
I used to love the craft ink made by Stampin' Up! At one time they carried two kinds of ink: craft and classic. Craft ink was supposed to last longer without fading, and was most suitable for scrapbooking.
When the company discontinued craft ink, customers were encouraged to stock up on re-inkers so we'd have our favorite colors and ink on hand for years to come.
I discovered recently that one of my craft ink pads was dry. I pulled out my re-inker and it has separated. Shaking doesn't help; the bottom layer is thick like jelly and won't re-mix.
Any advice? I am so annoyed.
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camcas
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Post by camcas on Nov 9, 2020 2:00:05 GMT
I just threw 2 out like this that had separated
They weren’t stamping up though
I have decided to keep reinkers for my stazon black,archival black,versafine onyx black and versamark only
I’ll just get a new pad if and when others run out
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Post by scrapbookwriter on Nov 9, 2020 2:20:51 GMT
I just threw 2 out like this that had separated They weren’t stamping up though I have decided to keep trinkets for my stazon black,archival black,versafine onyx black and versamark only I’ll just get a new pad if and when others run out That's what I was afraid of. I've got a lot of $$$ invested in these stamp pads/inks. My Color Box and Staz On ink pads are older than my SU! pads, and they're still fresh and juicy as the day I bought them. I'm so disappointed. |
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Post by karinec on Nov 9, 2020 3:23:08 GMT
I think the reinkers are in plastic bottles? What if you “massaged” them a bit to warm up the contents and then try shaking?
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camcas
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Post by camcas on Nov 9, 2020 9:51:23 GMT
I tried that - even stirred with a toothpick and just got a big gloopy mess
Besides- I’m in Australia and it was 32 Celsius here today - not exactly cold!
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Post by don on Nov 9, 2020 17:36:15 GMT
I just buy new ink pads. Reinking has always been very messy, and never seems to work for me, and ends up as another conversation topic with laundry lady.
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Post by scrapbookwriter on Nov 9, 2020 18:12:36 GMT
I just buy new ink pads. Reinking has always been very messy, and never seems to work for me, and ends up as another conversation topic with laundry lady. I love the Stampin’ Up! ink colors that coordinate with their paper. That’s why I bought the re-inkers - so in spite of this ink being discontinued I could continue using the type and colors of ink I love. Now I feel like I’ve been cheated. I hate that feeling. $$$$ straight to the landfill. |
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Post by karinec on Nov 9, 2020 21:32:24 GMT
I would be irritated too. Did you try contacting Stampin’ Up?
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lindas
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Post by lindas on Nov 9, 2020 23:17:38 GMT
Before tossing I would pop the top off and try adding glycerin. Start with a drop or two and stir well.
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Post by scrapbookwriter on Nov 10, 2020 0:07:49 GMT
I would be irritated too. Did you try contacting Stampin’ Up? Yes. The company rep just said too bad, they were a discontinued product (no duh - that's why I ordered them all in the first place). |
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Post by scrapbookwriter on Nov 10, 2020 0:08:17 GMT
Before tossing I would pop the top off and try adding glycerin. Start with a drop or two and stir well. Thank you! I was hoping someone might have an idea like this! I just ordered some glycerin from Amazon. I'll come back and report  |
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Post by artisticscrapper on Nov 11, 2020 2:22:16 GMT
I bought a couple way back in the day. They were for Marvy ink pads and worked really well. Those are long gone and since then I just by new pads when I need them. I always keep an extra black ink pad when I think my ink may be getting low.
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