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Post by ellewood on Jun 28, 2016 23:01:41 GMT
So i was browsing scrapbook.com's 7 "sizzling" summer sales or whatever. I came across this www.scrapbook.com/store/pri-chalkkit.html?t12-13=prima+marketing They're a huge collection of Prima chalk inks. I've seen planner girls use them on youtube videos. Does anyone use these inks? Are they good? Is this a good price? I planner and PL- mostly small scale word/phase stamps and icons, but occasionally stamp larger things (brush script words). I'm not a great stamped but I have the most luck with staz on not bleeding or screwing up. Thanks in advance! |
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Post by KikiPea on Jun 28, 2016 23:04:10 GMT
I do, and love them, but I only use them for paper edges, not stamping.
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Jun 28, 2016 23:04:42 GMT
I haven't used them since I started using bigger ink pads (I started liking SU not long after I got a few of these) but I was happy with them while I used them. I should take them back out again...they are so small I forget that I have them.
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Post by mom on Jun 28, 2016 23:39:47 GMT
Those used to be super huge to use over at SC. They are a good chalk ink - but I mainly used mine to ink my edges of papers. They are super juicy and the pad on them is squishy.
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Post by mom on Jun 28, 2016 23:40:46 GMT
PS. These would not be a good choice for smaller stamps. The chalk ink does not give a crisp image.
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Post by ellewood on Jun 28, 2016 23:46:44 GMT
PS. These would not be a good choice for smaller stamps. The chalk ink does not give a crisp image. Just the info I was looking for, thanks! I cannot wrap my head around the different kinds of inks and what I should be using. I'm beginning to think I should pay attention  |
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Post by grammadee on Jun 29, 2016 0:04:45 GMT
Cathie Allen does some gorgeous work with "fluid chalk inks" in her mixed media projects. Here is a blog post over at The Creative Scrapbooker demo-ing her process. Now she uses ClearSnap, not Prima, but... |
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 29, 2016 1:01:30 GMT
They are like tiny paints. They give a thorough covering of chipboard or Thickers or inking edges, but are not great for stamps. I have lots of them.
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Post by Kel on Jun 29, 2016 5:13:02 GMT
I use a few stamp sets in both my planner and PL and use a combination of dye and pigment inks. Dye inks absorb into paper and can bleed through depending on the type of paper you're using so if you're stamping on something where you'll see the back, it would probably be best to use a pigment ink, which dries on top of the paper. Personally I tend to like pigment inks a bit more since I find the colors to be richer and brighter and the stamped images more crisp though it does take longer to dry. In any case, I like both and switch up the type of ink I use depending on the project.
If you're trying to build your collection quickly with lots of colors, I'd recommend the 1x1 inch dye ink cubes from Hero Arts (they usually come in a pack of 4 cubes for $10 and are available at Michaels and Joann where you can use a coupon). For pigment inks, I like the cat's eye inkpads by ColorBox and Studio Calico. I'm not saying these are the best products on the market (you might want to check out Jennifer McGuire's blog for in-depth reviews on a ton of ink brands) -- they're just what I use and am comfortable recommending. Good luck!
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Post by wonderwoman on Jun 29, 2016 5:15:26 GMT
The only bad thing about them is the pads comes off and you have to re-glue them, which is a pain...
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Post by oaksong on Jun 29, 2016 5:52:39 GMT
I have a bunch of them that were a special deal at my LSS. They are a nice opaque pigment ink that has really good coverage. As mentioned above, they're good for inking edges and Thickers. I also like them for coloring wood veneer and chipboard.
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Post by luvscrappin16 on Jun 29, 2016 17:02:18 GMT
I used Memento Dew Drop Dye ink pads, they work really well with small stamps.
You can get them at Joann's or Michael's with coupons. They often come in pads of 4 or more.
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Post by Kerri W on Jun 29, 2016 17:52:46 GMT
I have that set and really like it, but I also don't use them for stamping. I only use them for edging papers. I like that one side has a pointy end to get into tight spots. For stamping I like Versafine and Stampin-Up best.
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Post by comeongetcrafty on Jun 30, 2016 21:56:57 GMT
Not a fan of chalk inks, but the ones I do have, I use for inking edges like others mentioned.
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Post by dulcemama on Jul 3, 2016 1:54:40 GMT
I actually like chalk inks for stamping because I often prefer a softer less crisp image. Weird, I know.
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Post by onecolanut on Jul 4, 2016 19:08:38 GMT
I love these inks. Got them last year from Amazon and now hardly touch the rest of my inks. I actually bought a backup set since I love them so much.
Amazon is cheaper.
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Post by meganliane on Jul 5, 2016 5:51:14 GMT
I have a bunch of them that were a special deal at my LSS. They are a nice opaque pigment ink that has really good coverage. As mentioned above, they're good for inking edges and Thickers. I also like them for coloring wood veneer and chipboard. I agree with this and I think they stamp well. I bought the set you linked awhile back - maybe 2 years ago? And I still use them. |
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Post by anika on Jul 5, 2016 14:43:20 GMT
they are my favorite inks for stamping, because you get lots of different colors. I'm not good at stamping at all, so I might not have found the right inks, but I get the best look with those compared to other inkpads in my stash.
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Post by Basket1lady on Jul 5, 2016 17:27:52 GMT
If you are stamping images, you really want a dye based ink. Those will give you the clearest, crispest image. As mentioned, pigment inks can be messy and the images not as crisp. Also, if you color you stamped images, you really want a dye based ink.
This is how I remember:
dye based-till death do us part--images are permanent
pigment based-piggy, messy--gives a softer look and takes a long time to set
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