artbabe
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Post by artbabe on Jan 2, 2023 18:53:05 GMT
I need recommendations for opaque ink pads.
I do a lot of stenciling with ink and I need something I can put on dark cardstock. I have a white, yellow, and blue that work for this but I'd like some more color choices and the brands I've been using have gone out of business.
I would also like some opaque spray inks. And a silver spray ink- it can be opaque or not- something like Heidi Swapp's gold but in silver.
You all always come through with your recommendations.
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Post by cmpeter on Jan 2, 2023 20:27:54 GMT
Distress oxides? That would give you the most color options.
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Post by BSnyder on Jan 3, 2023 1:24:20 GMT
If you have a pigment ink in white, you can make any dye ink opaque. Ink your stencil with white first. Allow to dry. Ink over top with the dye ink color of your choice. Dry. I like to offset the stencil a bit for darker dye inks, allowing a small shadow around the edges of the stenciled pattern.
Otherwise, I agree with Oxides. Affordable, reinkers readily available, and nice color selection.
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amysolovay
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Sept 4, 2022 6:25:20 GMT
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Post by amysolovay on Jan 13, 2023 2:08:22 GMT
If you have a pigment ink in white, you can make any dye ink opaque. Ink your stencil with white first. Allow to dry. Ink over top with the dye ink color of your choice. Dry. I like to offset the stencil a bit for darker dye inks, allowing a small shadow around the edges of the stenciled pattern. Otherwise, I agree with Oxides. Affordable, reinkers readily available, and nice color selection. This is an awesome tip! Thank you so much for sharing it. I never thought to try this, and it is a fantastic idea. Much appreciated! |
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crabbybear
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Jul 27, 2018 14:56:32 GMT
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Post by crabbybear on Jan 14, 2023 2:11:56 GMT
Nuvo sparkle spray is pretty impressive. I only have one color, lavender lining, which I thought was silver when I received it, and it definitely looks silver in some lighting and purple in other lighting. Pretty cool. There's one called morning fog; it looks gun metal gray in the bottle but might be a nice option if you can find some swatches.
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