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Post by tinksmommy on May 26, 2015 1:52:50 GMT
There are so many new colors of Distress that I want but I can't decide which to choose. I usually by Distress Paint daubbers or the ink pads. I am doing more mixed media using modeling paste or gel and want to blend those with a Distress product. What would you recommend? Stain perhaps?
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Post by infochick on May 26, 2015 2:29:37 GMT
I think it depends a bit on the effect that you're looking for...stain (either dauber or spray) would certainly work and would maintain a sheer or translucent appearance when used with a gel or glaze type product. I have known people who have successfully used the paint to tint modelling paste, but I think with a gel, you would get a somewhat opaque look with paint. I have used very small amounts of re-inker for these purposes. Also, you can "smoosh" an ink pad against your palette / non-stick craft mat / tile or whatever you're mixing your product on to get some ink down and then add in a bit of whatever you want to tint. I find this works best for tinting smallish amounts of mediums as it releases only a modest amount of ink.
I love all the distress colours and agree that it's very difficult to choose what to get...It might be worth doing a little bit of experimenting to see what formulas you like best for your purposes. I would love to hear about what you think works best!
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on May 26, 2015 8:39:35 GMT
I second what infochick has said about the re-inker. Distress products are designed for the colour to remain consistent no matter which product you are applying. Stains are "already diluted" by which I mean formulated with lots of liquid, to spread easily (dauber) or spray and spread. The re-inker is more "concentrated" by which I mean thicker in consistency, not deeper in colour. Mixing a bit of re-inker into a gel or glaze would add colour without too much extra liquid. Come back and tell us how you get on! |
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Post by scrappington on May 26, 2015 15:14:39 GMT
have you thought about just getting the mini pads?
they are cheaper. easier to store. And start buying re inkers.
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Post by tinksmommy on May 27, 2015 13:30:44 GMT
Thanks so much. I will try the re inkers. I really appreciate the advice.
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Post by tinksmommy on May 31, 2015 17:51:34 GMT
I am in Las Vegas this weekend and was looking for an LSS. I found a HL about 7 miles away. We don't have one yet where I live and I was so excited to go. There was not much "Stain' wise but I did get a Distress Ink pad in Cracked Pistachio!
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Jun 1, 2015 8:37:03 GMT
I am in Las Vegas this weekend and was looking for an LSS. I found a HL about 7 miles away. We don't have one yet where I live and I was so excited to go. There was not much "Stain' wise but I did get a Distress Ink pad in Cracked Pistachio! Great colour! |
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