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Post by maribeth on Jul 2, 2015 13:46:39 GMT
I have not used embossing powder much, but would like to start using this product more. Are there certain brands that are better than others? Or are they all pretty much the same as far as quality goes and it is just a personal preference or color choice. Please school me on this if you will.
Thanks
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GiantsFan
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Post by GiantsFan on Jul 2, 2015 14:56:36 GMT
I've tried lots of brands,even some no name brands from a yard sale, and I prefer Stampin Up! the best. I think it melts smoother. I usually use clear, white, gold, and black. But have other colors just in case
I think you're going to get 100 different answers to this question!
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Post by maribeth on Jul 2, 2015 14:59:27 GMT
I've tried lots of brands,even some no name brands from a yard sale, and I prefer Stampin Up! the best. I think it melts smoother. I usually use clear, white, gold, and black. But have other colors just in case I think you're going to get 100 different answers to this question! Yes, I figured I would get many different answers, but thought at least I could garner if there was one that seemed to be favored by most, or if other posted comments like your own (melts smoother), I could make a more informed decision for my purchase. Thank you so much for responding. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2015 16:22:46 GMT
My personal favorite is clear. I have lots of colors but regret buying them because I almost always use a colored ink then emboss with clear ep. I can always get the color I want with my inks and clear ep.  |
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Post by pelirroja on Jul 2, 2015 18:58:21 GMT
For me, I choose ep based on the thinness of the line drawing of the stamp. For fine lines I use an ultra-fine ep, thicker gets regular ep. If it's a card I'm mailing, I usually go with similar stuff (purple ink with a purple powder) but if it's for my scrapbook, it's usually colored ink and clear ep. I guess it all depends on what effect your looking for.
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Post by kitbop on Jul 2, 2015 20:32:40 GMT
I bought some Hero Arts at Christmas: superfine, in white, clear and platinum. I'm really impressed with them for coverage and detail.
I've also heard good things about the "Wow" brand, and Ranger. But I think I'll stick with superfine in whichever brand I go with.
I also have some of the American Crafts "zing" embossing powders...which I don't recommend at all as I find the pieces very large and thus you don't get good coverage.
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Chinagirl828
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Jul 2, 2015 20:53:11 GMT
I also have some of the American Crafts "zing" embossing powders...which I don't recommend at all as I find the pieces very large and thus you don't get good coverage. I'll second this, they're definitely not my favourites. If you're embossing larger designs or chipboard pieces they're ok but for anything with a more fine design you'll lose a lot of the detail.
I really love Allison Ellis Designs powders but since they're an Australian company I don't know how widely available they are in the US. They melt beautifully and I love their gold.
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