best dominos for stamping

[Steffani]

I was wondering, what are the best dominos for stamping? Is there anything I should look for, or avoid, when I purchase. I am wanting to make a few and don't want to start off with a domino that will make it more difficult.

Thanks,
Steffani

[ReindeerTrout]

Since you didn't specify what you mean by best, I'm assuming you're not talking about a brand, that your question is more basic than that.

The type of domino you want to stamp on is plastic and white. (I've never seen black plastic, but I wouldn't presuppose that there are none.) I buy mine at Target. They say "Jumbo" on them, so the surface is a little bigger than standard.

Other than that, as long as the back is smooth, you should be okay.

[Steffani]

Thanks-- I'll have to go Target this week.

[jaluca454]

I have been using black dominoes because I like to use peal ex and metalic ep on them. they really show off when you use perfect pearls interference colors. Julie from Georgia

[stampintammy]

Can you post a sample of your black pearl exed dominoes for us to see?
They sound beautiful. A few directions would be helpful too. I know that you can buy all colors and sizes of dominoes from www.skybluepink.com.

Thanks,

Tammy

[jaluca454]

I will post some as soon as I make some more. Just mailed off the last of mine for a swap. Julie

[shaunagroff]

Does anyone know if you can buy plain dominos (no dots, etc)?

[ReindeerTrout]

I wonder if using a DTP (or DTD - direct-to-domino) technique with black stazon would work with the pearl ex... I think I need to go try that! lol

[girlygirl]

RT, Can you explain the DTD process please?

Also heard of people bleaching and sanding their dominoes. I've never done this! Why do you do this, how does it help??? I haven't had any problems with dominoes so far without bleaching and sanding...

[ReindeerTrout]

DTD is the same as DTP-- where you just apply the pad directly to the domino to color it. And I sand (I've never bleached) the domino to remove the glossy shine. Helps the ink adhere better.

[sacramentostamper]

I've attached a 3 page thread regarding stamping on domino's that we recently had that will probably answer all of your questions. HTH...

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