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I only have 2 reinkers for distress pads and about 2 pads....
Can you smoosh the ink onto something else from the pads and paint with that or do you need the reinker ink to get the really pretty coloring I've seen on the Tildas???
you probably could... these pads are pretty juicy, one thing i do for fun is take the pads and pat them on an non-absorbant surface (IE foil, freezer paper or an craft mat if you have one) and then mist it with water then add cheap cardstock to the top to pick up the color with and let it dry for over stamping on later... these inks take a little longer to dry so you can manipulate it more then regular dye inks...
(Im not really into "painting" so much but, my guess is you need time to move the ink so these should work really well for that)
A blender pen might absorb some ink from the pad and give you control for coloring. Not sure if there would be any negative affect on the inkpad from the solution.
Or ... a blending stump (like what's used for the Gamsol technique). It absorbs liquid and is used for coloring (I used it recently at a shoebox swap to blend an image colored with Copics and it was recommended to get the one made in China vs the one made in Taiwan; there is a visible difference).
I have a few Fantastix that I bought to make markers using reinkers (before SU made markers in the In-Colors) but I never tried them. They seem to be a tight foam (almost like styrofoam) with a wrapping and look like crayons. I think they are now sold in A.C. Moore and probably other such places (I bought them years ago at a now-closed LSS).
Yes and you don't need to waste ink either! Squeeze your closed pad quite firmly in the centre, pressing down from the top and up from the bottom. The lid will dip down onto the pad and pick up ink to give you a little pool to use for colouring. You could just smoosh the pad onto any slick surface (acetate sheet, old CD etc) but if you do that then any ink you don't use is wiped up and tossed. If you use the lid method, any ink you don't use is still there for next time you play
Thanks so much everyone. I was hoping I could smoosh the ink onto the lid!!! I wanted to try colouring with them but can't afford the reinkers right now. But I will get them eventually to keep my pads nice and fresh.
Mel this is awesome info!!!! Thanks so much for the link to all the stuff on 2 peas. Amazing videos... I've watched a bunch already. And the link to how to paint with the distress inks is terrific too.
Thanks librarian. I've watched a couple of his videos before so I'll watch some more. I liked the ones I saw before... Problem is then I want the stamps and the masks and the alterations dies..... Oh my!
I had another question I thought of for Mel but I'm so tired this morning I can't remember right now what it was exactly. But I'll post it if I remember what it was.
Maybe all I wanted to say about Mel was OMG!!!! You must go and check out her blog. she is a brilliant stamper and has THE MOST incredible tutorials for all sorts of things. I adore your blog Mel and adore your stamping style too. I want to look at your entire blog - there is sooooo much to lear there! Take a look people. Just go up to her post in this thread and click on her blog link for melstampz!!!!
Awwwww! BLUSH! You made be bawl like a baby (the good kind of crying heehee) Thank you so much Lori! More than I can put into words. You are the queen of sweet thoughtfulness. Off to see if I can't find a phone number for our local seniors home. LOVE your challenge, even if I am ultra late. Giant hugs and thanks again for you too kind sweetness, mel
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Maybe all I wanted to say about Mel was OMG!!!! You must go and check out her blog. she is a brilliant stamper and has THE MOST incredible tutorials for all sorts of things. I adore your blog Mel and adore your stamping style too. I want to look at your entire blog - there is sooooo much to lear there! Take a look people. Just go up to her post in this thread and click on her blog link for melstampz!!!!
Watch the videos on timholtz.com You will be addicted!
true dat! All of his videos are amazing & Jennifer's series will make you wanna SHOP like crazy. Wish I could've taken the class they just taught together, imagine? :o)