delicata correct cleaner

Reese and Franklin · 08-11-2019, 01:08 PM

How should I clean delicata off my stamps? I read here you have to use staz on which I don't have on hand. What happens to pads if you don't use it? What do you all use when using delicata?

fionna51 · 08-11-2019, 02:40 PM

Wow. I was looking for information about the Delicata ink pads. No one agrees about much of anything.

Some say pigment-ink base, some say oil-base, some say water-base.
Some say don't work well with water.
Some say they dry fast and don't emboss well, others say they dry slow and you need to heat set.

I wish that Tsukineko would actually give some better information! They used to have a much better website.

They have ONE chart that is titled Ink Surface Compatibility. From it I know for sure:
**Delicata is a water-based pigment ink. Others in this category include VersaColor and VersaMagic. It is NOT the same as VersaMark (oil-based resist) or StazOn (solvent based).
**It works best on cardstock, needs to be embossed on coated paper but should be tested.

They don't say how to clean. But I clean my VersaColor and VersaMagic with soap and water, sometimes using a toothbrush to reach all the ink, just like all my pigment inks (well, all that I have).

I'm thinking I need a couple of Delicata pads after all that research. Totally beautiful images!

TexasGrammy · 08-11-2019, 02:44 PM

Many times I've used a drop +/- of dishwashing liquid and a toothbrush ... especially if the ink has dried on the stamp. You can also use your stamp cleaner/scrubby, your favorite spray, shammy-type cleaner/cloth & water. All of these 'will work', but will require varying amounts of determination. With pigment inks, everything seems a little easier if it's still wet on the stamp.

uncbballfan · 08-11-2019, 09:17 PM

Diane, I have a PSX angel (silhouette) that I stamped with Delicata Sapphire - it was gorgeous. I bought the Golden Glitz as soon as it came out. Love that ink!

shirlb19 · 08-11-2019, 09:49 PM

I have several Delicatas. Next on my list is the red!

Shirl

Covington Crafter · 08-12-2019, 06:51 AM

I have the copper Delicata. Stamps and embosses beautifully. Didn't realize there was a Sapphire, it's on my list now

I use a DIY stamp cleaner (Glycerin, dish soap and water) followed with a spritz of water. Cleans up just fine.

shazsilverwolf · 08-12-2019, 10:04 AM

Hand sanitiser will also remove most inks, including Staz-on, with no effort. I just give a bit of a scrub with an old toothbrush. I'd recommend a quick wash with soap and water after.

mxgirl71 · 08-12-2019, 05:39 PM

I’m no help as far as cleaning the ink off your stamps, but thought I would de a little enabling. I was just at Hobby Lobby and they have the Delicata ink on clearance for $2.74 each. My store had the Ruby Red and the Sapphire Blue. Happy shopping!

shirlb19 · 08-12-2019, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mxgirl71

I’m no help as far as cleaning the ink off your stamps, but thought I would de a little enabling. I was just at Hobby Lobby and they have the Delicata ink on clearance for $2.74 each. My store had the Ruby Red and the Sapphire Blue. Happy shopping!

Wow, what area of the country are you in? That is an amazing price!

Shirl

mxgirl71 · 08-13-2019, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by shirlb19

Wow, what area of the country are you in? That is an amazing price!

Shirl

I’m in Southern California.

shirlb19 · 08-13-2019, 09:55 AM

Thanks, I am in Canada but close to a H.L. in Washington. I hope they have this deal like yours does.

Shirl

jeanne3579 · 08-14-2019, 06:56 AM

Have never heard of Delicata inks before. Looked them up on line just now. Are they any different than Encore or Colorbox metallic inks?

joniworx · 08-14-2019, 12:27 PM

I have allllll the Delicata and I love, love, love them! I use any stamp cleaner (stampin' up, hero arts, whatever) I have on hand and a baby wipe to get it off my stamps. Use a stamp shammy or one of the micro fiber cloths, stamps will be clean as a whistle.

These inks are da bomb! And if you would like to be enabled a bit further? Check out the Encore line of inks from Tsukineko as well. Oh my, oh my---(fnas self) - l.o.v.e.l.y. !!!

Just sayin'....

shazsilverwolf · 08-15-2019, 03:22 AM

Another thumbs up here for The Encore Metallics. Had mine for at least 10 years, probably over 15. I have gold, silver, as well as at least half a dozen other colours. yeah, I really got into heat embossing when I started, lol. Apart from the gold & silver which have both been reinked a couple of times, the others are as I bought them, and still work totally fine. I do store my pigment inkpads upside down,as the ink is so much thicker, I feel it helps to keep the ink at the top of the pad.

Cook22 · 08-15-2019, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jeanne3579

Have never heard of Delicata inks before. Looked them up on line just now. Are they any different than Encore or Colorbox metallic inks?

I like them because they don't need to be heat-set at all, whereas I always found the Encore metallics needed to be embossed to be sure they didn't rub off. So I can get a more subtle effect with the Delicate gold and silver.

jeanne3579 · 08-15-2019, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Cook22

I like them because they don't need to be heat-set at all, whereas I always found the Encore metallics needed to be embossed to be sure they didn't rub off. So I can get a more subtle effect with the Delicate gold and silver.

Thanks, Sabrina. You are a good enabler. I may have to look into them. I have a couple ink pad drawers full of Colorbox, Encore and Opalites. I can't get the reinker for the Opalites, so don't use them as much. Wish I could find some, as I like the effect. same for my drawer full of Colorbox Chalk inks---no refills. Why am I keeping this unusable things?

Kristy Tyra · 08-16-2019, 04:50 AM

My Indiana Hobby Lobby had theirs at this price, too. I bought the Rose Gold. It's lovely!

jeanne3579 · 08-16-2019, 05:13 AM

Does Michael's carry them? We have one about 70 miles away.

joniworx · 08-16-2019, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jeanne3579

Does Michael's carry them? We have one about 70 miles away.

Check online first - if they have it, they will deliver it to store. I'd want to know if I was driving that far! HTH

jeanne3579 · 08-16-2019, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by joniworx

Check online first - if they have it, they will deliver it to store. I'd want to know if I was driving that far! HTH

Thanks! Good idea.

craftyduo · 08-17-2019, 11:26 AM

I just came home from St. Peters MO Hobby Lobby and they had many different colors marked down to $2.74 and then some of their ColorBox pads were $1.24 had to get some of those too. Oh and then they had a bunch of different clear stamp sets as well as wood mounts on clearance. All of this stuff was marked way down. I bought 4 of the Delicata (sapphire, white, red & pink). They had a washi tape as well as the small ribbon spools, small cards, some flower die cuts...all marked down...fun to look at.

jeanne3579 · 08-17-2019, 01:03 PM

Too bad I can't bring myself to shop at HL anymore. Guess I'm not supposed to have those things on sale!

joniworx · 08-17-2019, 02:22 PM

Glad you found those things on sale. Just a quick FYI...My favorite contact at my local crafters place has heard that Color Box is going out of business...So it may be a good time to pick up reinkers for favorite color pads...