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I saw a couple to tutorials today using these inks. I got quite excited and tried them, only they didn't work quite like the tutorial showed. It seemed like they were suppose to have a lot of ink on them and you needed to start off your paper but I didn't find that to be true. Can anyone help me!
What were you trying to do with them? I've used them as a colouring medium, stamping, sponging and edging cards.
The only time I've started off paper is when I am sponging and don't want a hard start on the paper. For stamping, I've applied directly to paper and for colouring, I usually start off paper as well, to see if the tint is right.
Because they react with water, you need to make sure everything is totally dry before you start. Depending on the paper, too, the image can sometimes bleed.
I did use them as ink for the stamp and that was fine. I purchased the spongy thing with the handle and that didn't work at all so I used my regular sponge but still didn't get the ink in the video. I was afraid they were dried up but I did just purchase them. The videos were on Fav Crafts. I will try Gina's video today. Thanks for the help.
Distress Inks are not supposed to create "distress" - they really are easy to use and in many ways. why don't you check out Tim Holtz's video on Distress Inks or do a search on "Ranger Ink Distress Tutorials" - my search brought up dozens of videos on the product. Good Luck!
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I have all of the distress inks. I ADORE them. If you need help using them I would suggest you check out Tim Holtz' site. Tim Holtz As he is the guru. I have watched many a video of his and he walks you thru it very nicely. Once you start, you will be hooked. Jennifer McGuire also uses them too, and she has a lot of GREAT videos on how to use them. I have had 2 pads that needed to be inked after awhile, but the others haven't yet. You can also try Distress Stains if you are looking for a more fluid ink..I love them too... Have fun...just play, and the more you play the more you will like them.
Hi, Again! If you look at the pads themselves they are not oozing with ink - mine certainly are not...if you believe them to be too dry to work with, you might check with a local scrapbook store or where you got them for a review of the possible techniques. More likely to get assistance at the specialty store rather than the big chain stores....you can also get a reinker and add some ink and see if you get the response of the ink that you are seeking.
If you turn them upside down and press onto your silicone craft sheet - does it leave ink on the sheet? if you don't have a craft sheet, try on a piece of acrylic or plastic - if it does, then I'd believe that they have enough ink in them... you might try dipping your applicator in that ink instead of directly from the pad.
HTH!
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I am new to stamping, and have been using SU dye inks, but I have seen a lot of work done with Distress Inks, and I am intrigued. I really like the effects you can get with them. But I am hesitating to buy them because I have some health issues and can't work with any inks that have strong odors. Stazon, for instance. I would have to be outside to use it!
I have searched the forums and opinions about whether DI's have an odor are varied. What kind of ink is it? A dye ink? Or a solvent ink (which is where I seem to have problems).
I have searched the forums and opinions about whether DI's have an odor are varied. What kind of ink is it? A dye ink? Or a solvent ink (which is where I seem to have problems).
I never noticed an odor when I used them so I just actually sniffed several of my Distress ink pads.
With my nose right up to the pad I can barely notice a "tiny tiny" odor. None you would notice unless you have your nose in the ink pad.
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I watched the above videos and I swear my ink pads do not have as much ink in them as theirs did. Gonna try again.
It has been known for Distress Inks to be on the dry side even when new. I would take them back to the store from where you bought them or email the company you purchased them from if you bought online. They are not cheap and you want the best when spending your money.
I once purchased two DI's that seemed dry and had them replaced.
I think I'm going to give them a try. Thanks to everyone for all their sniffing on my behalf!
I think they are good ink pads. Watch Joanns for them to go on sale. If you order online they will have all of the colors and you can use a free shipping
code.
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I make stamping kits for my friends and family when they show interest in stamping. The colors I always start anyone with are
Vintage Photo= must have for aging or toning down anything
Faded Jeans
Peeled Paint
Mustard Seed
Dusty Concord
Worn Lipstick= hehe, I don't do red so this is as close as I get, but Barn Door is a good red I hear.
Dried Marigold
With these colors I basically have a rainbow and can get whatever shade I want from light to dark. Of coarse, others will have their favorites .
P.S. Just had to mention Aged Mohagony cuz it's such a lucious color.
I have all 36 but there are only one I can't seem to use for some weird reason..Milled Lavender. I love purple, but this one I can't like. Tim suggests you start with the colors you like and make sure you have a brown and the black. I love Vintage photo and walnut stain for browns, Aged paper and tea dye to age paper and my favorite "colors" are shabby shutters, broken china, Marmalade, mustard seed, Fired brick (red). But see what you like..start with a few, and play..I am taking Tim Holtz' online class for the next two weeks and he keeps stressing to use the colors that you like.
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