PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Jan 19, 2023 7:54:37 GMT
When using stencils in papercrafting, what is(are) your preferred tool(s) for applying inks, glitter glazes, modeling pastes, &/or other mediums? TFS.
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Post by kimba on Jan 19, 2023 9:39:07 GMT
When using a textured paste I use an old plastic starbucks card. For inks, I use cosmetic sponges, or make up applicators. Also domed top applicators.
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Post by amyl on Jan 19, 2023 10:35:54 GMT
Got inks, I use brushes or the Ranger handle with foam pads, domed and not domed. Mostly brushes unless a delicate stencil in which I need to tap instead of brush. Does that make sense?
For pastes and glazes, I love the Nuvo spatulas.
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Post by sarahsprettypapers on Jan 19, 2023 12:25:12 GMT
For blending ink, I use boopers. For splattering ink, I use paintbrushes. For other messier mediums, I just grab some cardstock, fold it in half, then us it as a scraper.
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pantsonfire
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Post by pantsonfire on Jan 19, 2023 13:45:04 GMT
Stencils with stamping ink I use both rounded and flat foam inkers from SB dot com.
For shimmer paint, I use my craft mat to squeeze rhe paint on then a flat foam inker.
For Lunar Paste, the spatula from Ranger. I border the triangle shaped rip over the knife style.
Sprays with stencils, a spray box I made.
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Post by blemon on Jan 19, 2023 19:16:30 GMT
I have a cheap plastic spatula from Michaels. I've had it for years for paint but now it's for stencils.
I had a nice metal one but my daughter stole it for her wax seals.
I actually like the plastic one better.
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kitbop
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Post by kitbop on Jan 19, 2023 22:26:33 GMT
I used to swear by my spatulas and credit cards. Then I impulse purchased the "stencil pal" tool. They were pretty cheap, came as a 2 pack (why I need 2 I do not know...) and I like it a lot: the stencil pal works better for "all over" pastes/glazes through a stencil. My spatulas are great for small areas but the stencil pal gets a quicker more even layer over the whole thing.
I also use my ink brushes and foam "boopers" to apply inks. I bought some of the tiny ink brushes off amazon to do "fussy" stenciling where I want to put different colours in different spots.
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PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Jan 21, 2023 0:54:15 GMT
Thanks for your responses. I use oval cosmetic brushes with Versafine Clair inks, a jumbo dauber with Versamark, a designated inexpensive plastic palette knife with Vicki Boutin CreativFX glazes, either a metal palette knife or silicone brush for non-glitter pastes/gesso/acrylic paints.
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PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Jan 21, 2023 1:15:51 GMT
Got inks, I use brushes or the Ranger handle with foam pads, domed and not domed. Mostly brushes unless a delicate stencil in which I need to tap instead of brush. Does that make sense? ... I also find the light tapping motion (vs circular brush strokes) effective with delicate stencils. What type of brushes do you use? I used to swear by my spatulas and credit cards. Then I impulse purchased the "stencil pal" tool. They were pretty cheap, came as a 2 pack (why I need 2 I do not know...) and I like it a lot: the stencil pal works better for "all over" pastes/glazes through a stencil. My spatulas are great for small areas but the stencil pal gets a quicker more even layer over the whole thing. I also use my ink brushes and foam "boopers" to apply inks. I bought some of the tiny ink brushes off amazon to do "fussy" stenciling where I want to put different colours in different spots. For blending ink, I use boopers. ... [bold is mine]It appears a Stencil Pal is Therm-o-web's version of a scraper. I too like its large coverage area to reduce the risk of overworking pastes/glazes & causing bleeding/less crisp results. I may pick a pack & would use one tool exclusively with glitter glazes & the other for non-glitter pastes to avoid unwanted sparkles on non-glitter projects. I'm also unfamiliar with the term "boopers," & a quick Google search didn't help; are you both referring to daubers? |
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Post by kitbop on Jan 21, 2023 4:11:55 GMT
I'm also unfamiliar with the term "boopers," The foam applicators sold originally by Tim Holtz, and now copied by SB.com - either flat foam, or the newer domed foam... I think "booper" is a Shimelle term for them and it (to me) describes the action perfectly so I adopted it!  |
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Post by steakgoddess on Jan 21, 2023 7:08:35 GMT
I love using silicone brushes for mediums like glitter glaze, texture paste, etc. I find I have great control with them. I have them in three sizes and have one set just for glitter glaze. No matter what tool you use, I always suggest having a “just for glitter glaze” because that glitter ALWAYS sticks around. I swear, sometimes it comes back to haunt 😂
I prefer large blending brushes for ink. I haven’t found a small long handled blending brush I like.
I usually don’t go for a sponge dauber unless I’m applying paint through the stencil.
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Post by amyl on Jan 21, 2023 12:54:31 GMT
In response to your question to me above (I could not get it to quote from the post): I have the original Picket Fence ink blending brushes and several packages of the brushes from Amazon. I can’t tell the difference.  |
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