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what else can I use to put Ink or chalk on chipboard other than sponge daubers. I was going to use cosmetic sponges but I am not sure if its the same texture?
I use cosmetic sponges, kitchen sponges, cotton balls, cotton gauze & just about anything that can't run away from me in my playroom. They all work, just differently.
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Cosmetic sponges are probably the closest alternative to sponge daubers. When I'm working with pigment ink I quite often just press the chipboard into the ink and move it around until I'm satisfied with the coverage. It's a bit messier, but you don't need anything special to achieve the look.
I also use cosmetic spounges (the wedge kind). I like them because I can use them 3 times (once for the tip and once on either side of the bigger part) and then throw 'em out. Sometimes, I collect them in a tin and wash them out after a while but lately, I've been having to set - up and cleaning up my stuff at the dining room table over and over again (sometimes in one day) so I just throw them out.
I use a piece snipped off the kind of big sponge that's sold for car washing I can get three big sponges for �1 (I guess you guys would find something similar at the dollar store) and they last ages. I keep a different sponge chunk for each colour group (one for browns, one for greens etc), I do rinse them out every now and again and when they start to get tatty I junk them. I bought my last pack almost two years ago and I only just bought a new pack this week as I'd snipped into the last third of the last sponge! Any kind of sponge with a reasonably close texture that stays spongy rather than going hard when dry will most likely do the trick.
I also use cosmetic spounges (the wedge kind). I like them because I can use them 3 times (once for the tip and once on either side of the bigger part) and then throw 'em out. Sometimes, I collect them in a tin and wash them out after a while but lately, I've been having to set - up and cleaning up my stuff at the dining room table over and over again (sometimes in one day) so I just throw them out.
I have a similar idea as your except I keep mine sorted by the color families.... and I keep using them for the same color..... I never throw them out and they always match my ink pads.
If they get really bad I just rinse the works out and let them dry in front of the window for a day or so. I never tried washing them in the washer.... I don't think I would put them in the dryer though!!!:mrgreen:
To keep them tidy I have a box with dividers and sort them out by color. So easy to find what you need! Then throw them back in and and close the box! outa sight!:-D
i've washed mine in the washer. i put them in a pillowcase, and then rubberband it shut. then i let them air dry. i've done this with sponges, and the daubers.
Do you mean those little finger tip things from SU with the sponge on the end? I bought some daubers at AC Moore. instead of the piece you stick your finger in, it has a 1" round wood dowel. I pulled off the sponge part (I don't like how it 'daubs') and I hot glued a 3/4" pom-pom on each side. They pounce ink and chalk very nicely. When they get old or too saturated w/color, I just pull the pom off and glue on another. You could get a 3/4 " dowel and cut it into 1" lengths, but these were pretty cheap, they were in the stenciling area, not stamping. I don't do chipboard, so I am not sure how it would work on that, but I guess just as well.
Something I haven't seen mentioned here is Cut N Dry foam from Ranger. It comes in a big sheet (I think I got it from HL, maybe Mike's?) for fairly cheap. Just like most of the other things mentioned, nip a little off from the sheet, use it, wash it & reuse it.
Here's a link to it at Ranger: http://www.rangerink.com/products/pr...utndryfoam.htm
It gives a lovely soft finish that I've never gotten from anything else.
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I used to use cosmetic wedges (they work Great, but be careful, because you can easily and accidentally get a hard line, I've used those little yellow ones cut up (like the ones SU carries), I've used Dollar Tree sponges (really good deal, but eventually they fuzz up and fall off in balls, and I've used cotton balls, q-tips, and little cotton pads for the face. Now, I use the sponges that attach to one of those handles for alcohol inks and LOVE it and think I will never go back!! :>
Sure! Here's a link for the tool and extra foam pieces. http://www.rangerink.com/products/pr...endingtool.htm
You could also cut your own from the Cut 'N Dry foam that the other poster mentioned. But, I wanted simple, easy, and uniform. You also can reuse these for quite some time. Just have one for each type of color. If you want to see what something looks like inked with one of these, I just posted a card where I used one to do some inking ( http://timecrafted.blogspot.com/2009...-blog-hop.html ) Hope that helps! :>
Sure! Here's a link for the tool and extra foam pieces. http://www.rangerink.com/products/pr...endingtool.htm
You could also cut your own from the Cut 'N Dry foam that the other poster mentioned. But, I wanted simple, easy, and uniform. You also can reuse these for quite some time. Just have one for each type of color. If you want to see what something looks like inked with one of these, I just posted a card where I used one to do some inking ( http://timecrafted.blogspot.com/2009...-blog-hop.html ) Hope that helps! :>
Thanks Wilma!! I really enjoy inking up paper....its almost meditative. :> I think I just like the slow build of it and the soft effect it creates! Thanks again for your comments and for looking! :>
Something I haven't seen mentioned here is Cut N Dry foam from Ranger. It comes in a big sheet (I think I got it from HL, maybe Mike's?) for fairly cheap. Just like most of the other things mentioned, nip a little off from the sheet, use it, wash it & reuse it.
Here's a link to it at Ranger: Inkssentials | Cut n' Dry | Stamp Pad Foam | Stamp Pad Felt | Ranger Ink
It gives a lovely soft finish that I've never gotten from anything else.
I use this too. It works really well.
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I also use the cut and dry nibs for watercoloring--don't need every color marker etc. They are pointy, work well and clean up to be used again (however they do come with quite a few to a package, so one could reserved for each color needed. If anyone uses these and knows of a holder for them, I would be interested. Sometimes they get hard to hold and use for a long time. Anyone?
I also use the cut and dry nibs for watercoloring--don't need every color marker etc. They are pointy, work well and clean up to be used again (however they do come with quite a few to a package, so one could reserved for each color needed. If anyone uses these and knows of a holder for them, I would be interested. Sometimes they get hard to hold and use for a long time. Anyone?
I thought I saw something that Tim posted (a looooong time ago) about using one of those pencils for kids that have several plastic pieces inside that are attached to a bit of lead. Did that make sense? I know it had to be a certain size - but I can't remember beyond that. Maybe someone else remembers too?
If you're a member of Ranger Inklink you can ask there also!
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Karen thanks for sharing your idea. I'll definately pick one up since I can use a coupon from M's. Like the thought that they are easily stored and bought. Love the SU daubers but I am really hard on them, so your idea seems cost effective. Your card is beautiful.
Kathy T
I thought I saw something that Tim posted (a looooong time ago) about using one of those pencils for kids that have several plastic pieces inside that are attached to a bit of lead. Did that make sense? I know it had to be a certain size - but I can't remember beyond that. Maybe someone else remembers too?
If you're a member of Ranger Inklink you can ask there also!
Not sure what you are referring to and I'm not a member of Ranger Inklink, but I will do a search and see what I come up with. Thanks for the answer.
I use my ranger applicator as someone else mentioned with foam pads for ink and felt for alcohol inks. (I get cheap felt and cut it myself). I love those tools..I have 8 of them in a spinner on my desk and love them. I keep one foam for each ink pad attached with a glue dot and them I use it and then put it back on the pad for next time.
Not sure what you are referring to and I'm not a member of Ranger Inklink, but I will do a search and see what I come up with. Thanks for the answer.
Sorry, I knew it wasn't a good description! I did some searching and found this which gives you a decent idea. Although I've mostly only seen them dressed up for little kids!
I sent a message out to the members at the Inklink - will let you know if I hear anything else.
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jeanne3579 - I bought a tool at a stamp store that they made that looked like the cut and dry nibs stuck in the end of a bic pen (with the insides removed). I know they said it wasn't easy removing the ink part. They are a lot easier to use with the pen "handle"
I thought I saw something that Tim posted (a looooong time ago) about using one of those pencils for kids that have several plastic pieces inside that are attached to a bit of lead. Did that make sense? I know it had to be a certain size - but I can't remember beyond that. Maybe someone else remembers too?
If you're a member of Ranger Inklink you can ask there also!
Multi point pencils are the ones Tim Holtz puts the Ranger nibs into. Mine are Halloween ones that I found at Target's dollar spot if I remember correctly. They usually can be found with school supplies at back to school time.
I have a similar idea as your except I keep mine sorted by the color families.... and I keep using them for the same color..... I never throw them out and they always match my ink pads.
If they get really bad I just rinse the works out and let them dry in front of the window for a day or so. I never tried washing them in the washer.... I don't think I would put them in the dryer though!!!:mrgreen:
To keep them tidy I have a box with dividers and sort them out by color. So easy to find what you need! Then throw them back in and and close the box! outa sight!:-D
Multi point pencils are the ones Tim Holtz puts the Ranger nibs into. Mine are Halloween ones that I found at Target's dollar spot if I remember correctly. They usually can be found with school supplies at back to school time.
Thanks, I just purchased some on line from the link you sent. Can't wait until they come. So many come in a set that I will be able to have one for every color family easily!
Multi point pencils are the ones Tim Holtz puts the Ranger nibs into. Mine are Halloween ones that I found at Target's dollar spot if I remember correctly. They usually can be found with school supplies at back to school time.
Ranger has just introduced a Craft Nib Holder at CHA. Holder & 2 nibs will retail for $5.99.
Great tutorials on both the home made daubers. I think I will just have to try one of those out as I am another one who thinks the finger daubers are too expensive to buy over and over again.
sponge dauber alternatives?
