What ink to stamp with when using Prismacolors?

[Kim Manders]

I was curious after trying my new Prismacolor pencils as to what ink to stamp the image with. Will classic SU pads be sufficient? I used Black Stazon but hate the cleanup afterwards. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[MSBetsyZ]

You do need something like Staz-on, Kim. Classic SU black will run. If you have a Michaels near you, they carry the Staz-on cleaner.

[laurakj]

I have NEVER had a problem using SU's Basic Black on SU's Whisper White CS. Now if you use any other paper, Stazon is prolly the way to go.

Judikins Fabric & Permanent Ink Cleaner is the BEST stamp cleaner out there! But the Ranger Solvent ink cleaner works well too.

[mamakimberly]

I use stazon, because basic black sometimes gets a tinch muddy on the edges. I love stazon

[nox1]

I've only used the SU Classic Black on Whisper White as well, with no problems. I usually start to color my image in, right away, but I will wait until I'm positive it's had time to dry before I hit it with the gamsol.

[nickelini]

If I'm using gamsol, I'll stamp the image in Ancient Page (usually flannel grey, but sometimes coal black). If I don't let the stump get too wet, classic SU! works okay too. If I'm just going to use the colourless blender pencil, then any ink will do. I own Stazon, but I don't think I've ever used it.

Have fun experimenting,

[Kim Manders]

Thanks, everyone for replying to my question. Stazon did work. I'll have to search out the cleaner. Darn! I was just at Michael's using my 50% off coupon. If I only knew! Thank you, again.

[mamaof3insd]

I use the Stazon whenever I am gonna use my prismas or gamasol.

[AmyR]

I also don't have trouble using Basic Black on Whisper White (or V. Vanilla) - which is what I use most of the time w/ my Prisma's anyway. You just need to make sure the ink is DRY before you start blending - I always let it sit for a couple of minutes (and really when you're outlining w/ the pencils first it gives it ample time to dry) HTH!

[gladlove]

I use the brown from SU on white or vanilla cardstock & haven't had any problem after it has dried...few minutes. I use the brown because the image isn't as harsh as the black.

[hedgiemama]

Craft Ink worked fine, with Gamasol for me, without the lines getting blurry.

[kphorse]

I have been using Versafine Onyx Black and it is just fine also. I have used it with watercolors, pastels and pencils with Gamsol. No smearing at all.

I love the fine detail I get with Versafine and it cleans off your stamps very well.

Try it, you'll like it.

Karen

[Cathy H]

I have just started this technique, so am by no means an expert -- but I was told that if you use regular dye ink you can still use the gamsol technique if you spray your stamped image with a fixative (Krylon) -- I have tried it and it seems to work well. I would rather do that than use Stazon because I am really trying hard to keep my stmaps looking clean. How naive, huh? Shows that I am still pretty new (LOL)

[llevans]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim Manders

Thanks, everyone for replying to my question. Stazon did work. I'll have to search out the cleaner. Darn! I was just at Michael's using my 50% off coupon. If I only knew! Thank you, again.

I bought the Ultra Clean stamp cleaner from Inky Antics due to a recommendation I received on SCS. I couldn't be happier. It completely removes Stazon and stays wet on your scrubber so you are not constantly spritzing like I normally due with the SU stamp cleaner. Here's a link:

http://www.inkyantics.com/acc.htm

Plus, you can check out the cute stamps!!!

[Happy Heart]

All I've ever used is Basic Black or Basic Brown...no trouble with bleeding at all!

[Suzanne]

I use StazOn for prismacolor/gamsol tech. and for watercoloring. My personal experience is that the SU Basic Black runs & smudges around the edges.

[Faereygirl]

I just use the Classic Basic Black on whatever cs I am using. I don't have alot of SU! cs...so I just use the stuff from Michaels or Archivers and it comes out just peachy! I do, however, hit the image with a blast of heat from the heat gun before starting in the with gamsol.