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I'm stamping on tiles to make coasters and so I don't want to seal them. What can I use to color them in? I know sharpies work, but I was hoping for a softer, subtler look. If I use chalks, I'd need to use a sealer, right? Are there any other options out there?
I'm stamping on tiles to make coasters and so I don't want to seal them. What can I use to color them in? I know sharpies work, but I was hoping for a softer, subtler look. If I use chalks, I'd need to use a sealer, right? Are there any other options out there?
Thanks!
yes chalks need to be sealed. you can try stazyon dabbered on not sure if they need sealing. also check out the tile gallery Tiles by donnaschnees at Splitcoaststampers
lots of good tips in there.
Fluid chalks, Fabrico and Brilliance inks are also great choices for stamping on tiles and they don't require sealing. Here's one I did with Fabrico and Brilliance inks (and my coffee cups is sitting on it right now - I made it over two years ago, and it's holding up great):
StazOn does NOT have to be sealed -- I've colored many tiles this way, by stamping in black or brown StazOn first, then coloring in the images with a Q-tip and StazOn.
And Sharpies have pastel colors now, that also would not have to be sealed -- if you're looking for a softer look.
I stamped and colored Rialto tiles (from LOWES) with StazOn and then baked them for 20 minutes at 320 degrees. They came out very beautifully. I gave them as gifts and they were very well received.
However, I visited a receiver household and was saddened to see that the colors were fading. They'd only been using them for 3 months. Now I wish that I would have used some sort of a sealer. JMO
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I used Stazon on a set of marble tiles...looks like it was crushed marble pressed back together and sanded so smooth it almost feels soft. I used the purple to outline the lupine on Petal Prints, and then stamped off on the 2nd image that filled it in - came out beautiful and I didn't seal them eiher. I did use the stamp positioner for getting them very uniform.
Thanks for sharing your ideas. Which tile works best? I've wanted to try this and not sure which one is good. Thanks for any assistance.
Dorothy
Dorothy -- Tumbled but unglazed (that way, they'll be absorbent for coaster use). The ones I use are 4"x4" Bottichino, cream colored in a box of about 8. If you ask for them in the tile section of your home improvement store, they'll know exactly what you're talking about. The tiles are commonly used for backsplashes in kitchens or bathrooms.
However, I visited a receiver household and was saddened to see that the colors were fading. They'd only been using them for 3 months. Now I wish that I would have used some sort of a sealer. JMO
Hum, I've never had a fading problem with StazOn (have also used Brilliance by Tsuniko). I usually bake mine for about 15 minutes on 350-400 degrees. I was told that was unnecessary but have continued to do so. None of mine that have been used daily for about a year have faded whatsoever. So maybe that's the difference?
I too wanted a softer look on my tile. I stamped my image using the craft black pad and baked it in the oven for 15 min. I then used my blender pen and chaulks. It gave me the very subtle colors I wanted. Not knowing weather I should bake it again, I did for 15 min. This was about more than 2 years ago and the tile looks the same and I use it every day. The tile I used was unglazed (bottichino) so that might be why the color has stayed. I really haven't had a need to scrub it, but I do wipe it off.
I'm looking for a tutorial for stamping on tiles. I have stamped on tiles before but have forgotten how. Does splitcoaststampers have a tutorial for this and where is it? I have looked under every heading I can find but haven't found one yet.
Sairabee--Folks that live in humid places need the coasters to absorb the sweat from the glass so it doesn't end up all over the table.
Recvwhite--I rarely seal coasters now that I have found EK Success Memory Pencils. These pencils are permanant, waterproof, fadeproof, etc. They come in 3 color sets: pastel, primary, earthtone. They are $5 a box at LSS, but I picked up my first box at Walmart for $3.50. You can find them there intermittently. I stamp my image generally in one of the Stazon Browns--I like the softer look and color from there. Note: At times, coloring will seem like "scrubbing" the color in to get desired darker hues.
I live in FLA.. and we have a problem with water resistant tiles too.. most of the time we use insulated beverage cups that don't sweat.. but if I want to use the tiles with other glasses, or gift the tiles to someone wo doesn't use the insulated cups.. then we use paint-on acrylic sealer ON THE image only.. leaving some area to absorb the moisture.. you have to be cognizent of the image space/tile ratio and leave enough area uncolored so that moisture can be absorbed!
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