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Well, my major weakness is that if I like an inkpad, I must have it in all
colors... so I try not to try new inkpads! :-) My favs a Brilliance (for almost anything); VersaColor (especially for with my Rubber Stamp Tapestry stamps); VersaMark (for embossing and watermark and resist). I have, but rarely use: Encore Metallics; Stampin Up (all colors in the inkspots size); ColorBox Chalks (what was I thinking???); Staz-On (great for non-porous surfaces, I just don't do much of that); and Memories (too watery for my preferences) Nice to see some chatter for a change! Alison "Jeannette Marsala" wrote in message m... Just curious, what type of inks do you use? I just recently started buying some ink pads, and really like the Versamagic, Brilliance, and Versafine pads. The Versafine really does bring out the detail in the stamps - I just to always have a problem with blotched spots but not with that pad. I bought the Opalite reinkers and the squegee, and played with those some too. Jeannette |
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Jeannette,
If you'd like to find a use for your Encore Metallics (which are very pretty just used as intended), try this: Stamp with Encore Metallics onto scratchboard paper (also called glitter board) and then heat set (this step is very important). Now use a damp cloth or baby wipe to wipe away the metallic ink. The ink and black coating disappear and what is left is a perfect image of your stamp on the scratch board. Scratch board is that paper covered over with black gloss that is meant to be scratched off to leave the metallic color where the scratch is. If you use a silver or gold scratch board you can use gel pens to color in the lines - but it takes at least an hour for the gel pens to dry. Karen R. Brooks "Alison" wrote in message m... Well, my major weakness is that if I like an inkpad, I must have it in all colors... so I try not to try new inkpads! :-) My favs a Brilliance (for almost anything); VersaColor (especially for with my Rubber Stamp Tapestry stamps); VersaMark (for embossing and watermark and resist). I have, but rarely use: Encore Metallics; Stampin Up (all colors in the inkspots size); ColorBox Chalks (what was I thinking???); Staz-On (great for non-porous surfaces, I just don't do much of that); and Memories (too watery for my preferences) Nice to see some chatter for a change! Alison "Jeannette Marsala" wrote in message m... Just curious, what type of inks do you use? I just recently started buying some ink pads, and really like the Versamagic, Brilliance, and Versafine pads. The Versafine really does bring out the detail in the stamps - I just to always have a problem with blotched spots but not with that pad. I bought the Opalite reinkers and the squegee, and played with those some too. Jeannette |
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Is it necessary to use the special cleaner with the Staz On pad or can I
just use the alcohol-free baby wipes that I use for everything else? Jeannette |
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I mostly use the CTMH inks, since that is what I sell, but also use
stayz-on, versamark and fabrico for some projects. I am very excited to see the new ink pads the CTMH came out with at convention this year, (just waiting on my order!) the pads are redesigned for correct storage and easy to read labels and the ink is supposedly "creamier" if that is the correct word to use. I have always loved these dye based inkpads, and hopefully the changes are for the better! Arleen "Jeannette Marsala" wrote in message m... Just curious, what type of inks do you use? I just recently started buying some ink pads, and really like the Versamagic, Brilliance, and Versafine pads. The Versafine really does bring out the detail in the stamps - I just to always have a problem with blotched spots but not with that pad. I bought the Opalite reinkers and the squegee, and played with those some too. Jeannette |
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That was me who doesn't use her Encore. Interesting technique, thanks for
sharing. I'll confess, I'm not terribly likely to go out and buy another product just to get me to use this product. Besides, when I emboss in silver or gold, I go straight for my Encores... I just don't do that as much as I used to. Oh, yeah, I also have 4 colors of the Opalites. Eh, since I don't use glossy black paper often, and I feel their too subtle on anything else, they tend to sit untouched as well. Although, I did have some fun a couple of weeks ago using them on black shrink plastic. Alison "Tom and Karen Brooks" wrote in message ... Jeannette, If you'd like to find a use for your Encore Metallics (which are very pretty just used as intended), try this: Stamp with Encore Metallics onto scratchboard paper (also called glitter board) and then heat set (this step is very important). Now use a damp cloth or baby wipe to wipe away the metallic ink. The ink and black coating disappear and what is left is a perfect image of your stamp on the scratch board. Scratch board is that paper covered over with black gloss that is meant to be scratched off to leave the metallic color where the scratch is. If you use a silver or gold scratch board you can use gel pens to color in the lines - but it takes at least an hour for the gel pens to dry. Karen R. Brooks "Alison" wrote in message m... Well, my major weakness is that if I like an inkpad, I must have it in all colors... so I try not to try new inkpads! :-) My favs a Brilliance (for almost anything); VersaColor (especially for with my Rubber Stamp Tapestry stamps); VersaMark (for embossing and watermark and resist). I have, but rarely use: Encore Metallics; Stampin Up (all colors in the inkspots size); ColorBox Chalks (what was I thinking???); Staz-On (great for non-porous surfaces, I just don't do much of that); and Memories (too watery for my preferences) Nice to see some chatter for a change! Alison "Jeannette Marsala" wrote in message m... Just curious, what type of inks do you use? I just recently started buying some ink pads, and really like the Versamagic, Brilliance, and Versafine pads. The Versafine really does bring out the detail in the stamps - I just to always have a problem with blotched spots but not with that pad. I bought the Opalite reinkers and the squegee, and played with those some too. Jeannette |
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You don't have to use the "Staz-On" cleaner, but you do need to use *some*
product explicitly intended for cleaning permanent ink off stamps (there are several out there). Of course, that's only if you give a hoot about your stamps being clean... I don't stress over it, but I do use Ranger's permanent ink cleaner after using permanent inks like Staz-On. Alison "Jeannette Marsala" wrote in message . .. Is it necessary to use the special cleaner with the Staz On pad or can I just use the alcohol-free baby wipes that I use for everything else? Jeannette |
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Alison,
The other thing I use my Encore pads for is stamping messages inside of cards (or my name on the back). I love that sparkle that they add. Karen R. Brooks "Alison" wrote in message m... That was me who doesn't use her Encore. Interesting technique, thanks for sharing. I'll confess, I'm not terribly likely to go out and buy another product just to get me to use this product. Besides, when I emboss in silver or gold, I go straight for my Encores... I just don't do that as much as I used to. Oh, yeah, I also have 4 colors of the Opalites. Eh, since I don't use glossy black paper often, and I feel their too subtle on anything else, they tend to sit untouched as well. Although, I did have some fun a couple of weeks ago using them on black shrink plastic. Alison "Tom and Karen Brooks" wrote in message ... Jeannette, If you'd like to find a use for your Encore Metallics (which are very pretty just used as intended), try this: Stamp with Encore Metallics onto scratchboard paper (also called glitter board) and then heat set (this step is very important). Now use a damp cloth or baby wipe to wipe away the metallic ink. The ink and black coating disappear and what is left is a perfect image of your stamp on the scratch board. Scratch board is that paper covered over with black gloss that is meant to be scratched off to leave the metallic color where the scratch is. If you use a silver or gold scratch board you can use gel pens to color in the lines - but it takes at least an hour for the gel pens to dry. Karen R. Brooks "Alison" wrote in message m... Well, my major weakness is that if I like an inkpad, I must have it in all colors... so I try not to try new inkpads! :-) My favs a Brilliance (for almost anything); VersaColor (especially for with my Rubber Stamp Tapestry stamps); VersaMark (for embossing and watermark and resist). I have, but rarely use: Encore Metallics; Stampin Up (all colors in the inkspots size); ColorBox Chalks (what was I thinking???); Staz-On (great for non-porous surfaces, I just don't do much of that); and Memories (too watery for my preferences) Nice to see some chatter for a change! Alison "Jeannette Marsala" wrote in message m... Just curious, what type of inks do you use? I just recently started buying some ink pads, and really like the Versamagic, Brilliance, and Versafine pads. The Versafine really does bring out the detail in the stamps - I just to always have a problem with blotched spots but not with that pad. I bought the Opalite reinkers and the squegee, and played with those some too. Jeannette |
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Yes, but they don't dry, and they transfer to the facing page and often
smudge in the process. My, aren't I a negative Nellie today! I'm really not a total grump, I promise. Alison "Tom and Karen Brooks" wrote in message ... Alison, The other thing I use my Encore pads for is stamping messages inside of cards (or my name on the back). I love that sparkle that they add. Karen R. Brooks "Alison" wrote in message m... That was me who doesn't use her Encore. Interesting technique, thanks for sharing. I'll confess, I'm not terribly likely to go out and buy another product just to get me to use this product. Besides, when I emboss in silver or gold, I go straight for my Encores... I just don't do that as much as I used to. Oh, yeah, I also have 4 colors of the Opalites. Eh, since I don't use glossy black paper often, and I feel their too subtle on anything else, they tend to sit untouched as well. Although, I did have some fun a couple of weeks ago using them on black shrink plastic. Alison "Tom and Karen Brooks" wrote in message ... Jeannette, If you'd like to find a use for your Encore Metallics (which are very pretty just used as intended), try this: Stamp with Encore Metallics onto scratchboard paper (also called glitter board) and then heat set (this step is very important). Now use a damp cloth or baby wipe to wipe away the metallic ink. The ink and black coating disappear and what is left is a perfect image of your stamp on the scratch board. Scratch board is that paper covered over with black gloss that is meant to be scratched off to leave the metallic color where the scratch is. If you use a silver or gold scratch board you can use gel pens to color in the lines - but it takes at least an hour for the gel pens to dry. Karen R. Brooks "Alison" wrote in message m... Well, my major weakness is that if I like an inkpad, I must have it in all colors... so I try not to try new inkpads! :-) My favs a Brilliance (for almost anything); VersaColor (especially for with my Rubber Stamp Tapestry stamps); VersaMark (for embossing and watermark and resist). I have, but rarely use: Encore Metallics; Stampin Up (all colors in the inkspots size); ColorBox Chalks (what was I thinking???); Staz-On (great for non-porous surfaces, I just don't do much of that); and Memories (too watery for my preferences) Nice to see some chatter for a change! Alison "Jeannette Marsala" wrote in message m... Just curious, what type of inks do you use? I just recently started buying some ink pads, and really like the Versamagic, Brilliance, and Versafine pads. The Versafine really does bring out the detail in the stamps - I just to always have a problem with blotched spots but not with that pad. I bought the Opalite reinkers and the squegee, and played with those some too. Jeannette |
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Been lurking and couldn't help but pass on a "trick" I read about regarding
ink removal (Staz On in particular). Use "instant hand sanitizer" like Purell. Works GREAT for hard to clean stamps. Thanks for all the tips and advice I've gleened from all of you! LeAnn "Jeannette Marsala" wrote in message . .. Is it necessary to use the special cleaner with the Staz On pad or can I just use the alcohol-free baby wipes that I use for everything else? Jeannette |
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LeAnn wrote:
Been lurking and couldn't help but pass on a "trick" I read about regarding ink removal (Staz On in particular). Use "instant hand sanitizer" like Purell. Works GREAT for hard to clean stamps. Those hand sanitizers are alcohol based - they'll clean the stamps, but they're really bad for the rubber. Use them for long and you'll wind up with hard, brittle stamps. -- Pat Kight |
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