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Post by Memo on Sept 20, 2019 21:04:45 GMT
I'm just getting back into stamping after doing different crafts for many years. I was an SU demonstrator many years ago and have a full set of the large ink pads, but want to go another direction. I was thinking of going with a mini ink pad, just for more bang for my buck, as well as a better storage option.
I know that the distress inks are all the rage but not too sure about going that direction. What makes them better than a regular ink pad?
Thanks for any suggestions!
PS - Will be cross posting to Scrapbooking board, also.
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pinklady
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Post by pinklady on Sept 20, 2019 22:02:43 GMT
Gina K or Altenew inks are my recommendation. I have every color in a cube from each company and all the Gina K in full size pads.
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Post by gale w on Sept 21, 2019 1:09:13 GMT
I agree. I absolutely love Gina k inks and have a few full size pads. I have a bunch of altenew mini ink pads and they're great too.
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Post by Memo on Sept 21, 2019 4:47:22 GMT
pinklady and gale w, thank you for the suggestions. I'll take a look at both suggestions. Appreciate the help!
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Post by marg on Sept 21, 2019 19:47:50 GMT
Jennifer McGuire has some great videos comparing ink pads on her YouTube channel. I would definitely look there - she talks about how evenly they absorb into the paper, stuff like that.
I really like the Catherine Pooler mini ink pads because they're slightly larger than the typical 1x1 inch cube. You really can't go wrong with any of the companies, though - I have The Ton, Simon Says Stamp, Hero Arts, and Ranger mini ink pads and they're all good.
Distress inks aren't great for stamping, they're better for techniques. Distress Oxides are fantastic, though, for backgrounds and for stamping with (especially using a small dauber to daub the ink onto the stamp).
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Post by Roxana on Sept 23, 2019 22:06:58 GMT
Yes, the Distress ink pads are not necessarily for every day stamping. Unless you're into the vintage/dristress look on everything. Like several others say, they are great for techniques and blending. I also recommend you watch the Jennifer McGuire youtube videos where she compares ink pads. One thing to keep in mind is that the ones she recommends the most are probably Gina K. (Jennifer McGuire and Gina K are very close friends). Now, if you notice, Hero Arts, My Favorite Things, Lawn Fawn, Simon Says Stamp, Gina K... all of those companies have ink pads that come in the same looking pad/container. That's because they all have the same manufacturer. So, the difference is really going to be in the colors. Although some are pretty close, too. Am I right, ladies? Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I've heard that at several other forums/videos.
The other thing to keep in mind (as Jennifer McGuire will go over, as well) is the type of ink you want/need. I have dye inks as well pigment inks. Most are dye inks and then I have white and black in pigment. You should look at the difference between the two and decide which ones you think you'll use more.  |
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Post by Embri on Sept 25, 2019 2:58:26 GMT
Now, if you notice, Hero Arts, My Favorite Things, Lawn Fawn, Simon Says Stamp, Gina K... all of those companies have ink pads that come in the same looking pad/container. That's because they all have the same manufacturer. So, the difference is really going to be in the colors. Although some are pretty close, too. Am I right, ladies? Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I've heard that at several other forums/videos. A lot of products, especially in the craft market, are like this so you're likely right. I would be very surprised if it wasn't the case that most ink pads are being manufactured 'under license' from a more specialized company. Think about it - Hero Arts or Lawn Fawn or any other brand can't be experts in everything, and it's much easier to either buy a white label product and brand it, or just license from another company who already has the knowledge, production line and supply infrastructure built to handle inks, simply picking your desired colours and properties. |
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Post by gale w on Sept 25, 2019 4:32:01 GMT
I thought that was mentioned in one of JM's videos-about which brands were made by the same company. I know I saw it somewhere in a video.
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Post by wendifful on Sept 25, 2019 18:30:28 GMT
I thought that was mentioned in one of JM's videos-about which brands were made by the same company. I know I saw it somewhere in a video. I believe you're right. It's an older video. I remember her saying that WPlus9 inks were the same as Hero Arts shadow inks. I think the Simon Says Stamp inks may have been the same too? I can't say that for sure though. (Random tangent: I feel like I never hear about WPlus9 anymore. In fact, I just googled them to make sure they were still in business. It just seems like they're not as popular as they used to be.) |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2019 7:38:50 GMT
@roxanna You are right about the ink pads.  I touched base on this just a few weeks ago on another thread when ClearSnap announced they are closing. There are only three or four companies who make ink. Ranger, Stewart Superior & Tsukinecko. ClearSnap is another one but they are closing and sold their ink to a new company. |
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I touched base on this just a few weeks ago on another thread when ClearSnap announced they are closing.