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06-16-2011, 11:47 AM
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AMuse Inks vs PTI colors
I have been holding off getting new inks in anticipation of PTI coming out with their new ink, however the release has been pushed back again and I really don't want to wait any longer.
I was looking at the AMuse ink and would be interested to know if there are any colors that match or come close to any PTI colors. I have a lot invested in PTI colored products like the paper, ribbon, buttons and felt so I really don't invest any money in those items from AMuse.
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06-17-2011, 07:53 AM
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I have just started collecting the Momento inks...not sure about Amuse but I am disgusted with the huge amount of PTI pads with refills that I have...and they suck. I love everything else PTI has...I might need to look at Amuse too...never have too many inks right?
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06-17-2011, 11:05 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
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I have a lot of PTI color -- I'll see what I can come up with for comparisons for you. I'm expecting more A Muse inks early next week so that will help too.
Maybe I could make up a piece of white card stock with A Muse ink samples on it. I'll let you know and if you PM me your address I can send it to you. I think seeing them in person would help you determine for yourself how close they are!
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06-17-2011, 11:36 AM
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Mad Swapper
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Quote: Originally Posted by Phantom I have a lot of PTI color -- I'll see what I can come up with for comparisons for you. I'm expecting more A Muse inks early next week so that will help too.
Maybe I could make up a piece of white card stock with A Muse ink samples on it. I'll let you know and if you PM me your address I can send it to you. I think seeing them in person would help you determine for yourself how close they are! |
That would be awesome for you to do! |
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06-17-2011, 02:40 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
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I have the Amuse black inkpad and I like it. It works well with clear stamps too.
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06-17-2011, 02:49 PM
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Sent you a PM back, Kelli!
I'm not a really matchy-matchy person, but I think these are pretty close:
Shell | Sweet Blush
Lemon Whip | a little lighter than Lemon Tart
Lichen/Sage | Spring Moss is in-between
Sky | Spring Rain
Bubblegum | close to Hibiscus Burst
Papaya | Summer Sunrise
Blueberry | Blueberry Sky
Currant | Scarlet Jewel
Slate | Smokey Shadow
I am getting more inks next week, but I suspect these will be close, too:
Cherry | Pure Poppy
Watermelon | Berry Sorbet? (Kelli, I think I told you Melon Berry; maybe in-between)
Heather | Plum Pudding
Eucalyptus | similar to but darker than Ocean Tides
HTH!
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06-17-2011, 02:52 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
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Thanks for this information!! I have been wondering about this as well!! I am going to have to take a look at these inks!
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06-17-2011, 02:54 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
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Quote: Originally Posted by sprtchickI have just started collecting the Momento inks...not sure about Amuse but I am disgusted with the huge amount of PTI pads with refills that I have...and they suck. I love everything else PTI has...I might need to look at Amuse too...never have too many inks right?
blessings. |
Kelli's question prompted me to revisit those PTI inks that I still have (I had tossed the bad light ones and reformulated ones). Some of them I used to use all the time now have the same issues as the bad ones did.
I have a little more drawer space now.
Sorry you got the refills, too, Amber. I had only purchased a few and when I knew they weren't any good, I thought maybe they could still be used for watercolor, but nope. |
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06-17-2011, 02:55 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
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Quote: Originally Posted by JenCarterThanks for this information!! I have been wondering about this as well!! I am going to have to take a look at these inks! |
They do have a chalk-like quality - a little bit like Versamagic, so they work well with rubber and clear stamps. And they don't take very long to dry at all, yet can still be used with clear embossing powder. . . just how did they manage that?! ;^) |
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06-17-2011, 03:14 PM
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Mad Swapper
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Nancy, I got your PM, thanks so much! I will let you know when I get it.
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06-17-2011, 03:18 PM
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Mad Swapper
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Quote: Originally Posted by JenCarterThanks for this information!! I have been wondering about this as well!! I am going to have to take a look at these inks! |
Jen on a side note, I have come across your blog from visiting the PTI forum and I must say I LOVE the button rings you make! |
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06-17-2011, 03:44 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
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Quote: Originally Posted by kwelch10377Jen on a side note, I have come across your blog from visiting the PTI forum and I must say I LOVE the button rings you make! |
Oh thank you so much!! I have a lot of fun with those! So many possibilities!!
Thank you to everyone for the information on the ink as well! I was hoping to see the new PTI ink next release and now wonder if it is better to look for an alternative or be patient and wait. The A Muse inks have me very curious! |
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06-17-2011, 04:20 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
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A Muse Cherry is closer to Memento Lady Bug PTI's Pure Poppy.
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06-18-2011, 06:56 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
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It is okay...just a lot of money wasted because I have every single color and I always buy refills with my pads no matter what company it is...if they are available. I just cant bring myself throw them out and would not feel right trying to sell them. I sure have a lot of them...lol
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06-18-2011, 08:07 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
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Same here.. I got tired of the frustration with PTI so got rid of mine and now have some Amuse inks  __________________
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06-18-2011, 09:10 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by sprtchickIt is okay...just a lot of money wasted because I have every single color and I always buy refills with my pads no matter what company it is...if they are available. I just cant bring myself throw them out and would not feel right trying to sell them. I sure have a lot of them...lol
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06-23-2011, 07:37 AM
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Just ordered some with my 20% off coupon... can't wait to try them. Thanks for the enabling.
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06-28-2011, 02:21 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by cards by caraHow is the staining of PTI clear stamps (or other high quality ones) and Amuse inks? |
they stamp beautifully with the inks. sometimes there is a bit of staining. for example, I stamped the same stamp with Amuse orange about 20 times in a row (don't ask, disasterous design!!) and promptly cleaned with a baby wipe. there is a faint orange tint to the stamp. it doesn't affect the stamping at all, but it is there.
other colors, such as the lichen (light green) did not leave a stain at all. __________________ Dear Paperlicious is my blog...with a series on how I'm learning to improve my cardmaking by studying others. |
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06-28-2011, 07:02 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by cards by caraHow is the staining of PTI clear stamps (or other high quality ones) and Amuse inks? |
I stamped one of my favorite clear backgrounds several dozen times using A Muse's cobalt blue. It had perfect coverage and left only the faintest blue tint. The staining from the slate ink is even less noticable. And I haven't been able to detect any from the lighter colors. It's not at all like the staining you get from using Colorbox Fluid Chalk inks, if that's what you're thinking about. |
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07-25-2011, 05:23 PM
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Great info!
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08-13-2011, 10:16 AM
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I am checking to see if anyone had a chance to add to this list? I read on a blog that PTIs Chartreuse matches the AMuse Grass perfectly.
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08-14-2011, 04:41 PM
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I found this list, posted by someone else, on the PTI forum -- this is NOT my list but it looks right to me.
All of these are perfect matches with PTI Colors:
Spring Moss = Lichen
Sweet Blush = Shell
Lemon Tart = Lemon Whip
Summer Sunrise = Papaya
Plum Pudding = Heather
Dark Chocolate = French Roast
Spring Rain = Sky
New Leaf = Grass
Orange Zest = Pumpkin
Scarlet Jewel = Currant
Smokey Shadow = Slate
Simply Chartreuse = Fern
Harvest Gold = Buttercup
Fine Linen = Wheat
Kraft = Latte
Hibiscus Burst = Watermelon (Watermelon is perfect match, but Bubblegum could also work)
Pure Poppy = Cranberry (Cherry could also work)
Soft Stone = Pebble (new color available 8/22)
All of these are great matches with PTI Colors:
Blueberry Sky = Blueberry (just slightly brighter)
Ripe Avocado = Fern (slightly lighter)
Blackberry = Royal Velvet (slightly lighter)
Ocean Tides = Eucalyptus (darker bluer)
Aqua Mist = Bermuda (just slightly bluer)
Enchanted Evening = Navy (slightly brighter)
Hawaiian Shores = Bermuda (coordinates beautifully with, but much lighter)
Raspberry Fizz = Bubblegum (coordinates beautifully with, but much lighter)
Other colors that don't have PTI matches, but are beautiful colors:
Lime, Evergreen, Cobalt, Ocean
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08-14-2011, 06:57 PM
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
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Oh thanks Joan!!!
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08-15-2011, 07:53 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by Joan BI found this list, posted by someone else, on the PTI forum -- this is NOT my list but it looks right to me.
All of these are perfect matches with PTI Colors:
Spring Moss = Lichen
Sweet Blush = Shell
Lemon Tart = Lemon Whip
Summer Sunrise = Papaya
Plum Pudding = Heather
Dark Chocolate = French Roast
Spring Rain = Sky
New Leaf = Grass
Orange Zest = Pumpkin
Scarlet Jewel = Currant
Smokey Shadow = Slate
Simply Chartreuse = Fern
Harvest Gold = Buttercup
Fine Linen = Wheat
Kraft = Latte
Hibiscus Burst = Watermelon (Watermelon is perfect match, but Bubblegum could also work)
Pure Poppy = Cranberry (Cherry could also work)
Soft Stone = Pebble (new color available 8/22)
All of these are great matches with PTI Colors:
Blueberry Sky = Blueberry (just slightly brighter)
Ripe Avocado = Fern (slightly lighter)
Blackberry = Royal Velvet (slightly lighter)
Ocean Tides = Eucalyptus (darker bluer)
Aqua Mist = Bermuda (just slightly bluer)
Enchanted Evening = Navy (slightly brighter)
Hawaiian Shores = Bermuda (coordinates beautifully with, but much lighter)
Raspberry Fizz = Bubblegum (coordinates beautifully with, but much lighter)
Other colors that don't have PTI matches, but are beautiful colors:
Lime, Evergreen, Cobalt, Ocean |
That was the list that I had posted!  I was happy that there are quite a few very good matches and many exact matches!
Also, I extended this offer on the PTI Forum, and I'll offer this here too, if anyone wants a free stamped color chart of A Muse colors so you can match it up with your own eyes, send me a PM and I'll get one to you! |
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05-19-2012, 03:36 AM
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Color Chart
Quote: Originally Posted by Monica KThat was the list that I had posted! I was happy that there are quite a few very good matches and many exact matches!
Also, I extended this offer on the PTI Forum, and I'll offer this here too, if anyone wants a free stamped color chart of A Muse colors so you can match it up with your own eyes, send me a PM and I'll get one to you! |
Hi,
Are you still offering the color chart? I need to do something different for my PTI paper.
Thanks!!
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05-20-2012, 06:12 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by cookiebakerHi,
Are you still offering the color chart? I need to do something different for my PTI paper.
Thanks!!
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Hi Charlene! Yes, I still have color charts. I'm sending you a PM. |
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05-20-2012, 06:21 AM
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Also, if anyone would like to see the A Muse colors stamped, I posted an updated color chart with all the 2012 colors to my blog here:
Simply Sunshine: 2012 A Muse Ink Chart |
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05-22-2012, 12:34 PM
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Those who are on the fence, a•muse studio has their ink pads on sale right now so it might be worth trying out a few colors. I just added 13 more to my collection but I'm jealous that Monica has them all! Jealous in a nice way though! |
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05-22-2012, 12:41 PM
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Thanks so much, Monica!!
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03-16-2013, 03:50 AM
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Monica, or someone else, is there an update for the a muse vs PTI colors?
Thanks
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03-16-2013, 05:51 AM
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I don't purchase from PTI any longer. I have heard far too many complaints about that company, and there are so many wonderful companies to give my hard earned money to! I really like GinaK, or A muse, etc....still do alot of SU! as well. I steer clear of PTI.
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