CeeScraps
Pearl Clutcher
~~occupied entertaining my brain~~
Posts: 3,825 
|
Post by CeeScraps on Jul 3, 2015 17:07:16 GMT
What ink do you use when you are stamping using a stencil and cardstock? What do you use to apply the ink to the stencil/cardstock?
I am trying to get some use out of the stencils I have that I used to use a lightbox to emboss with.
TIA,
Ginger
|
|
|
|
Post by gailoh on Jul 5, 2015 12:20:59 GMT
I use a blending tool,Tim Holtz or use a cosmetic sponge...you can use the different sprays that are out there as well.
|
|
CeeScraps
Pearl Clutcher
~~occupied entertaining my brain~~
Posts: 3,825
|
Post by CeeScraps on Jul 5, 2015 21:34:25 GMT
I went out and got a bag of cosmetic sponges. I used those. I'm not sure stenciling is my thing. The results are fine. I just don't think I'm into it.
Thanks
|
|
JustTricia
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 2,826
Location: Indianapolis
|
Post by JustTricia on Jul 6, 2015 0:26:45 GMT
I didn't have any luck with cosmetic sponges. I was much more successful with the TH tool.
|
|
|
|
Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Jul 6, 2015 4:26:36 GMT
I did okay with cosmetic sponges, but I think what you really want to make stenciling with ink pads successful is a slightly glossy paper. The ink will blend a little more smoothly.
|
|
CeeScraps
Pearl Clutcher
~~occupied entertaining my brain~~
Posts: 3,825
|
Post by CeeScraps on Jul 6, 2015 12:23:59 GMT
So, I worked with this technique yesterday.
I used makeup sponges, distress ink and stencils. The results are fine. I also want to try using the round TH tool to see if that changes my mind. I did like the makeup sponges because I used 1 sponge per color. I then wrote the color on the side of the sponge.
I also discovered that a general design for me is better than something specific. I have a swirl stencil. I like how that turned out. I have a wildflower stencil. I'm not that thrilled with that result. I couldn't get the shading I was hoping for.
Practice is the key I guess!!
|
|
|
|
Post by gailoh on Jul 6, 2015 13:13:47 GMT
You can also tape down the stencil,prepositional tape...
|
|
