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03-20-2006, 06:31 AM
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Gallery Gazer
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: St. Louis, MO
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TLC56 - Polished Stone
This week we will be doing Polished Stone. This is such an awesome technique.
Here are a few examples:
by hgrohs
//www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=208568&si=polished%20stone&what=allfields
by cobrielle:
//www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=198861&si=polished%20stone&what=allfields
by Crysta:
//www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=176245&cat=705
Here is the link to Beate's tutorial
//www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/polishedstone.php
Here's what I shared with my stampers once upon a time:
Supplies:
· Glossy White cardstock
· Various colors of reinkers
· Applicator (wood block (1"x3") with strip of the stiff side of Velcro glued on and a strip of felt)
· Rubbing Alcohol -- 91% or 99% is best. 70% alcohol can be used, but the paper will curl.
· Rubber gloves, if you don’t like getting your fingers messy
Technique:
· Saturate the felt strip with alcohol. Squeeze out excess alcohol. Lay strip onto wooden block and press to adhere the strip to the Velcro.
· Apply a dime-sized amount of ink to the felt, and repeat with 1 or 2 more colors in a line along the applicator.
· Pounce the applicator up and down all over the glossy side of the cardstock.
· That’s it! Let dry for about 5 minutes, and then stamp as desired.
Tips:
· When using metallic inks, be sure to seal the paper with a spray-on fixative. Otherwise, the metallic inks will smear. Also, when stamping on top of metallic polished stone cardstock, Staz-on works much better than Classic Inks.
· Every piece will turn out different, even when the same colors are used. The effect varies due to the amount of alcohol on the felt, the amount of ink used, the relative proportions of colors of ink, the way you dabbed and pounced, and even the humidity of the day.
· Instead of pouncing and dabbing, try smearing the ink on the cardstock in “swoops” and “swirls” for still another effect.
· Cotton balls can be used instead of the wood block applicator but it messier, and rubber gloves are definitely recommended is a lot!
Some of My Favorite Color Combinations:
· Creamy Caramel, Barely Banana and More Mustard
· Forest Foliage, Close to Cocoa, Silver
· Lovely Lilac, Tempting Turquoise, Brilliant Blue
Some color combinations to try:
1. Only Orange / Really Rust
2. Mint Melody / Garden Green / Goldrush (looks like real marble!)
3. Only Orange / Really Rust / Baroque Burgundy with Gold
4. More Mustard / Barely Banana / Gold (very nice)
5. Old Olive / Mellow Moss
6. Creamy Caramel / Close to Cocoa
7. Real Red / Summer Sun
8. Mauve Mist / Sage Shadow
9. Lavender Lace / Almost Amethyst / Platinum (very nice)
10. Summer Sun / Mellow Moss
11. Mauve Mist / Mellow Moss
12. Brocade Blue / Marvelous Magenta / Gold
13. Baroque Burgundy / Mauve Mist / Silver (beautiful!)
14. Forest Foliage / Creamy Caramel / Platinum (looks like real marble!)
15. Forest Foliage / Baroque Burgundy
16. Bliss Blue / Green Galore / YoYo Yellow
17. Night of Navy / Marvelous Magenta (this one is really dark)
18. YoYo Yellow / Tempting Turquoise
19. Real Red / Eggplant Envy (gorgeous)
20. Mellow Moss / Bliss Blue
21. Pretty in Pink / Going Gray / Silver (very nice)
22. Eggplant Envy / Real Red / Goldrush (gorgeous)
23. Summer Sun / Cameo Coral
24. Cameo Coral / Close to Cocoa / Black (goes well with Vintage stamps)
25. Lovely Lilac / Taken with Teal / Brilliant Blue
(This list of colors was copied from Sharon McCary’s website: http://www.happystampin.com/colorcombo_polishstone.htm)
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As always, if you have questions, please ask. If you have suggestions, please share!
When you upload, please put TLC56 in the keyword section when you upload, and then post a link to your card here in this thread.
If you are new to the challenges, please feel free to do this one or ANY of the challenges at any time. There is no time limit. They are not races to see who can do one first, nor are they contests of any sort. All the challenges are simply to provide inspiration and to get us STAMPIN' !!
If you need help with uploading your card to the gallery or posting a link, click here!
//www.splitcoaststampers.com/fo...442#post440442
Have fun, my friends! __________________ Beth
You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. ~Christopher Robin~ |
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03-20-2006, 06:32 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Sand Lake, NY
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Thanks Beth. I'll make time for thiis one for sure!
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03-20-2006, 06:35 AM
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: In my Happy Place with no one bothering me....I hope!
Posts: 6,762
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HHmmmmm.... I don't have a couple of the items listed..... but I was thinking about hitting Joann's today. I'll pick up what I need there.
Thanks Beth for the challenge!!
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03-20-2006, 06:36 AM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Southern Maryland
Posts: 3,594
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Oh, I love polish stone and have been meaning to do this again soon, now I have my motivation!!! Thanks Beth and a Great morning to you!
__________________ Lisa C., Mom to 3 great kids, 3 super dogs and an cat that thinks she is a dog!
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03-20-2006, 06:36 AM
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
Creative Crew Alumni
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Poofville
Posts: 46,771
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Fun! I haven't done Polished Stone in a while. Now to find some alchohol (that didn't sound too good... LOL).
__________________ Jeanne S - Inky Paws
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03-20-2006, 06:40 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: O-HI-O
Posts: 10,269
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Been wanting to try this, but don't have metallic re-inkers. I think I can improvise though.....
Thanks Beth!
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03-20-2006, 06:40 AM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: in my "crapbooking" room, so my husband says!
Posts: 107
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Nice samples and great challenge!!
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03-20-2006, 06:41 AM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Hangin with my gnomies
Posts: 1,859
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Oooh. I love polised stone! I have a dentist appointment so I'll have to play later (darn teeth, lol) Can't wait to see everyone's creations!!!
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03-20-2006, 06:41 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Sand Lake, NY
Posts: 4,605
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Quote: Originally Posted by Barbra1224 Been wanting to try this, but don't have metallic re-inkers. I think I can improvise though.....
Thanks Beth! |
Barb, I've done it without the metallic and it looks great too.  http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...0&ppuser=14062
Last edited by justampin; 03-20-2006 at 06:47 AM..
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03-20-2006, 06:42 AM
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Gallery Gazer
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 6,205
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If you need to make a trip out to get the rubbing alcohol, be sure to get the 90% or higher. The 70% will work, but your paper will curl a lot more.
Another way to seal the metallic inks is to seal clear embossing powder...I haven't tried it, but I bet it looks really fabulous.
I can't wait to see what you all come up with this week. __________________ Beth
You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. ~Christopher Robin~ |
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03-20-2006, 06:43 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: along the country roads of WV
Posts: 2,023
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Great challenge for me Beth...Thanks...I've been wanting to give this a try. I don't have several of the items needed...so if I have time to stop by the store, I'll get what I need...I may not have time to do this today, but I will get it done sometime this week, if not today. Thanks so much for doing these challenges...I just love them!
__________________ Barbg(WV)
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03-20-2006, 06:43 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Living in Kansas, but my heart is at OSU with my DS!
Posts: 10,764
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great challenge Beth, I can't wait to get started.
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03-20-2006, 06:43 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Sand Lake, NY
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Oh, just so ya know. I don't do it this way I just use a cotton ball. Works great!
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03-20-2006, 06:43 AM
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PAPER SCAPER
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Where ever I go...there I am!
Posts: 6,563
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I just did this last week for the sketch card, my technique is a little different but the results are the same. I also don't have the correct gold pen. Such fun Beth!
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03-20-2006, 06:45 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: along the country roads of WV
Posts: 2,023
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Quote: Originally Posted by Barbra1224 Been wanting to try this, but don't have metallic re-inkers. I think I can improvise though.....
Thanks Beth! |
Oh, do you have to have metallic re inkers...I don't have them yet either...I only have the SS and RR groups right now.  __________________ Barbg(WV)
This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 |
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03-20-2006, 06:46 AM
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Ontario
Posts: 3,749
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Thanks for a great challenge Beth...I'll have to try it out when I get home!
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03-20-2006, 06:46 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: along the country roads of WV
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Quote: Originally Posted by justampin Barb, I've done it without the metallic and it looks great too. |
ooops, I didn't read farther down before posting...thanks Heather...I'm glad to know I can still play once I get the other supplies. __________________ Barbg(WV)
This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 |
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03-20-2006, 06:46 AM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Southern Maryland
Posts: 3,594
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When I have done this I have sealed with the cheap aerosol hair spray, the cheaper the better, just a real light coat on it, it seals the metallic ink, I have used the metallic reinkers that SU sells (encore) and they work great, used a Krylon pen before but the ink dries too quickly. I have also done this without the metallic ink in it and it looks great too! I have always only used a cotton ball to do this, but got gloves at the dollar store, and the work great for this!
__________________ Lisa C., Mom to 3 great kids, 3 super dogs and an cat that thinks she is a dog!
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03-20-2006, 06:56 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Waukesha, WI
Posts: 15,947
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Oh, I really like the idea of a wood block applicator. I have tons of velcro. I'll have to see if I have any white felt. If not, I may have to make a quick trip to JoAnn's.
For those who don't have metallic refills, I think you can dtp splotches of metallic ink from the pad onto your glossy cs first before you dab your colors & you will get the same effect. It's been so long since I've done this & I have a fading memory.
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03-20-2006, 06:57 AM
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
Join Date: May 2004
Location: My Native Texas!
Posts: 2,939
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I finally tried this technique for January VSN, but with Alcohol Inks -- WAY easier, LOL! Here's the card I did then:
http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...00&ppuser=5022
And I'll try to play some more today! For those of you going out to purchase supplies, Ranger (Tim Holtz/Adirondack) makes a little wooden applicator with the sticky stuff that holds on felt pads (and the pads & alcohol inks, if you want to "cheat" a little!). I've gotten them at my LSS and ReCollections. Not sure if other major craft stores carry them or not (I'm thinking maybe Michael's carries them, too). Thanks for the great challenge today, Beth!
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03-20-2006, 07:06 AM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Edina, MN
Posts: 935
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I dont have ANY re-inkers... Oh wait, I do have a Versamark Re-inker!!
Certainly is a good reason to get them tho.. SOMEDAY!!
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Wife to Joe, Dental Hygienist, SU Demonstrator!
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03-20-2006, 07:16 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Posts: 2,505
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I also just use a cotton ball, and it works beautifully. This is one of my very favorite techniques - looking forward to making a new card to submit for the challenge. |
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03-20-2006, 07:20 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: O-HI-O
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Quote: Originally Posted by justampin |
Thanks Heather! Just did it with PearlEx (mixed with liquid) on paper first. Getting a cool effect also. I'll have to try it without any metallic too! So many new things to try...weeee! |
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03-20-2006, 07:27 AM
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
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Join Date: May 2005
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My fingers are purple __________________ Jeanne S - Inky Paws
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03-20-2006, 07:31 AM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Southern Maryland
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well post it Jeanne, we all know you always get these done so quick, heck I haven't gotten off the computer yet..lol!
__________________ Lisa C., Mom to 3 great kids, 3 super dogs and an cat that thinks she is a dog!
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03-20-2006, 07:31 AM
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Inking Addict
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: off dreaming of a stamp room...
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This looks like fun! I just saw someone demonstrate this at the LV Regional Conference. I don't think she used any metallic reinkers though. I don't have any either, but it seems like a lot of people have done it without them. I do like the idea of the weathered BG with metallic EP. I'll have to see if I can carve out some time to do this one! Thanks Beth!
P.S. When are we gonna stamp????
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Mom to Jack (3) and Natalie (11 mo.)
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03-20-2006, 07:33 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Rubber Room Resident
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Redmond, Washington
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Thanks, Beth. I have been wanting to try this for the longest time and this was the needed motivation. Thanks also for the awesome directions, now I have no excuses
Best,
Joanne __________________ This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
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03-20-2006, 07:34 AM
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
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I'm waiting for it to dry. I have 3 fingers that are Orchid Opulence and one that is Tempting Turquoise (Thumb is a combo of both). At least I'll match my bowling ball tomorrow.
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03-20-2006, 07:37 AM
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Tampa, FL
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Barb, what liquid did you use with the PearlEx? I don't have metallic re-inkers and I was thinking of the PearlEx, but wasn't sure what to blend it with. Jerri
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03-20-2006, 07:39 AM
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Ms. Brightside
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: On the verge of greatness and the brink of insanity!
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I want to play. Will try to get a card up here later. I have only done this technique once a while back. I can't wait to try again. Thanks for the color combos, Beth; that should help a lot! __________________ Justine
Queen of Ants in the Pants
I don't really stamp much. I'm just here for the company.
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03-20-2006, 07:49 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Upstate NY
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I cannot wait to see the samples of this technique. I have some already made polished stone bg which I will stamp on today! YEHAW!
__________________ http://www. silaika.com
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03-20-2006, 07:55 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: May 2004
Location: NW suburbs of Chicago
Posts: 10,981
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I did this technique recently and used the metallic reinkers. As everyone said, it just does NOT dry and I sealed with with acrylic sealer. But I might've used too much, because THAT took forever to dry and stunk up our garage! Then when I stamped w/ StazOn, it was SO sticky that it didn't leave a nice impression.
I'm leaving the metallic inks out this time! <G>
Susan
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03-20-2006, 07:55 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Living in Kansas, but my heart is at OSU with my DS!
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I just finished the BG, now to make it into a card.
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03-20-2006, 08:10 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: O-HI-O
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Here it is with the PearlEx. Kinda cool. I used my heat gun to speed dry it.
Vintage Auto
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03-20-2006, 08:14 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: O-HI-O
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Quote: Originally Posted by Jerri Kay Barb, what liquid did you use with the PearlEx? I don't have metallic re-inkers and I was thinking of the PearlEx, but wasn't sure what to blend it with. Jerri |
Believe it or not I had some Ox Gall Liquid. I have no idea what it is other than for adding flow to watercolors. I really don't use it, but figured I give it a shot. I've mixed them with a little water before, but you still have to set it with acrylic or hairspray. |
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03-20-2006, 08:24 AM
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The Digi-Freak
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Thanks girls on the avatar! I actually umm, combed my hair so I thought I should take a pic  |
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03-20-2006, 08:33 AM
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: In my Happy Place with no one bothering me....I hope!
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Here's mine! I didn't have metallic reinker, so I tried using my encore silver DTP style and it worked beautifully! Off to do another!! Thanks for looking!
http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...0&ppuser=14607 |
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03-20-2006, 08:43 AM
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Jeffersonville, IN
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Quote: Originally Posted by luvsstampinup Oh, do you have to have metallic re inkers...I don't have them yet either...I only have the SS and RR groups right now. |
I like to use metallic paint pens -- all you have to do is dab a little in dots on the paper and the alcohol will blend them along with the reinkers.
This is one of my favorite techniques and will definitely be playing along! |
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