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Scrapjanny 12-17-2012 07:13 AM
Best ink for photo stamps?
 
I have some photo stamps by Stampsmith, and I'd like to know which types of ink you've had the most success with. I know that glossy paper is best, and I use VersaFine for detailed images on uncoated papers. Can VF be used on glossy paper? My guess is no, because it's a pigment ink; but I could be wrong. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Angelnorth 12-17-2012 10:36 AM
You're right - Versafine will not dry on glossy (although Brilliance, also a pigment ink, will).

I've only used one Stampsmith photo stamp in the past -somebody else's stamp in a round robin swap- and with that I found I got the best results with Versafine on very smooth white cardstock (something like Simply Smooth).

HTH!

Scrapjanny 12-17-2012 11:40 AM
Thanks, Joanne. I'll give the smooth cardstock & VF a try. :D

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Originally Posted by Angelnorth (Post 19890640)
You're right - Versafine will not dry on glossy (although Brilliance, also a pigment ink, will).

I've only used one Stampsmith photo stamp in the past -somebody else's stamp in a round robin swap- and with that I found I got the best results with Versafine on very smooth white cardstock (something like Simply Smooth).

HTH!

Angelnorth 12-17-2012 12:25 PM
Forgot to say, if the stamp's a big one you might want to try applying the ink with a brayer. Smaller ones should be fine with the tap, tap, tap application :)

Scrapjanny 12-17-2012 05:24 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Angelnorth (Post 19890798)
Forgot to say, if the stamp's a big one you might want to try applying the ink with a brayer. Smaller ones should be fine with the tap, tap, tap application :)
Will do - thanks! ;)


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