craft ink and blender pen

[jor]

Can you use the vanilla or white craft inks to watercolor? I use that technique a lot and am wondering if you can do the same with the craft ink. What about using the AquaPainter with it? I do have the WWCs so I can use that, but didn't know if I would risk ruining anything if I tried this other techniques.

[jutta]

I thought that I read somewhere that you shouldn't use a blender pen with the pigment or craft inks. Not sure why though.

Jutta

[Ally]

Anna, SweetMissDaisy, taught me to watercolor with craft inks and yes you can do it. I use a Stampin Up set empty box and I tap the ink pad in the box a few times to get some ink, then I use an aquapainter to paint just like I would with Classic ink. It works beautifully if you want a more opaque effect. Once I'm done I clean the box out with a wet wipe.
This card is done with aquapainter and craft ink
Gallery at Splitcoaststampers

HTH!

[jor]

Thanks for the info, Ally. I'll try it out with the aquapainter. I really wasn't sure I should try my blender pen and will take Jutta's advice and not!

I always appreciate the help I get on this site!

[labullard]

I love the effect of painting with a blender pen and craft ink. Here are a couple of cards I did this way:

Gallery at Splitcoaststampers

Gallery at Splitcoaststampers

Linda

[labullard]

And here's one more with the blender pen and craft inks: Gallery at Splitcoaststampers

Linda

[jor]

OMG - LINDA! Those cards are absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!! Can you come do the painting for me!? I love the way they look and will definitely start experimenting. I love the poinsettia card! Well, all three of those you gave examples of -- LOVE THEM!

[rita j smith]

Linda! Thanks for sharing these cards. Such good painting. Very good art work. Rita

[Mistoffoleese]

Linda,

You could not have showcased better examples. Great job. I will have to try this. Thanks so much for sharing.

[Joan B]

I'm sold! Beautiful job.

[andreaschoeman]

Thanks Ladies, I was really stuck for a third project for my club next week! Now I'm not! I will be water colouring the sock monkey set, using craft ink and a blender pen!

[java_jenny]

Wow, this is a cool technique! I love the examples you gals have shown! I'm going to have to get some craft ink!