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Assuming you've moved on to the Oxides, what are you doing with the older distress inks? A conversation w/my stamp group this morning has me thinking about sloughing mine off. After all, I don't need the oxide pads, the original pads and the cubes.
So, are yours still getting some lovin', are they languishing and collecting dust, or on their way to a donation?
Ditto Shaz and Jukie. I still use both, and the look of regular Distress on top of Oxides can look very neat, since the Oxide ink will show through. Walnut can give a soft aged look or just give a little more dimension, and many colors work well. For example, a Distress blue on top of a different Oxide blue, yellow on orange or vice versa - all kinds of combos.
That said, where I used to use my regular Distress tons, now it's more intermittent.
Good at purging stamps and dies but very bad at purging inks. On the fence about dumping my regular sized and finishing out my original Distress cube collection so I can fill up my Distress hanging shelf with oxides and refills instead. I think there will be oxide colors I'm not interested in, especially every brown and every purple and every green. I wasn't as crazy about all of the last released 12 regular Distress colors either although I own them all in the cubes. I really like stamping as well as blending with the oxides too, but I'm beginning to experience a little ink collecting fatigue.
You make a goog point about regular sized versus cubes. I only have two regular sized Distress inks now and having all the others in cubes saves space and sanity. Even if inking large stamps the cubes work fine for me.
All minis - Distress and others - are in clear, stackable shallow boxes without lids that come in a couple of sizes, and it's made a world of difference in both grabbability and space. (I don't like hinged boxes for inks because the lids double the size of the box. I already have enough trouble with hinged stamping tools!)
In case anyone is interested, it's two of the three sizes of boxes, not the skinny one. You can see the inner lip that a box above it can rest on. They're not hard plastic. https://www.containerstore.com/s/cle...0clear%20boxes
Beth
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You make a goog point about regular sized versus cubes. I only have two regular sized Distress inks now and having all the others in cubes saves space and sanity. Even if inking large stamps the cubes work fine for me.
All minis - Distress and others - are in clear, stackable shallow boxes without lids that come in a couple of sizes, and it's made a world of difference in both grabbability and space. (I don't like hinged boxes for inks because the lids double the size of the box. I already have enough trouble with hinged stamping tools!)
In case anyone is interested, it's two of the three sizes of boxes, not the skinny one. You can see the inner lip that a box above it can rest on. They're not hard plastic. https://www.containerstore.com/s/cle...0clear%20boxes
Beth
Hmm, the metal boxes with the lids aren't working out for me either. They take up a lot of space. Wish we had a container store here in Mayberry RFD but the web will work. Tempting to get rid of the full sized pads.
Hmm, the metal boxes with the lids aren't working out for me either. They take up a lot of space. Wish we had a container store here in Mayberry RFD but the web will work. Tempting to get rid of the full sized pads.
I can send you a photo of the cubes in the boxes to help you decide. I happen to keep them in an Alex drawer, open when I'm inking.
The height is a little deceptive since each box fits down into the one below it maybe almost an inch, if I recall.
Yes, I don't see one as a replacement for the other. I will continue to use both, often together. The reinkers alone are something I couldn't do without.
Although one has to wonder what Ranger's plans for Distress is. Will there be no new colors in the original formula? Should I buy extra reinkers for mine?
Will be interesting to see how it goes.
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Keeping them!!! They can do different things. I'm actually using a few of the original ones to watercolor with right now. Plus you can use the original and the oxides together to create a cool background.
Ink collecting fatigue! Yup I am there. Dye, chalk, hybrid, pigement, Distress, archival. Too many colors to many styles. The oxides look interesting but I have not purchased any. When I need a color it's a lot to look thru. I most often use dye or Distress ink. But the other day I needed pigment and sure enough could not find the right shade of yellow in my collection. I was so annoyed .....after all the careful collecting and cataloging and money spent. Plus 90 % of the techniques on blogs and you tube show Distress, oxide or dye. What am doing with the pigment and hybrid inks anymore?
Ink collecting fatigue! Yup I am there. Dye, chalk, hybrid, pigement, Distress, archival. Too many colors to many styles. The oxides look interesting but I have not purchased any. When I need a color it's a lot to look thru. I most often use dye or Distress ink. But the other day I needed pigment and sure enough could not find the right shade of yellow in my collection. I was so annoyed .....after all the careful collecting and cataloging and money spent. Plus 90 % of the techniques on blogs and you tube show Distress, oxide or dye. What am doing with the pigment and hybrid inks anymore?
I haven't purchased any oxides yet but get a similar effect by spritzing water over regular distress inks and sprinkling with Oxi clean laundry product. When dry brush off the granules. - See Foxy Oxy tutorial.
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Ink collecting fatigue! Yup I am there. Dye, chalk, hybrid, pigement, Distress, archival. Too many colors to many styles. The oxides look interesting but I have not purchased any. When I need a color it's a lot to look thru. I most often use dye or Distress ink. But the other day I needed pigment and sure enough could not find the right shade of yellow in my collection. I was so annoyed .....after all the careful collecting and cataloging and money spent. Plus 90 % of the techniques on blogs and you tube show Distress, oxide or dye. What am doing with the pigment and hybrid inks anymore?
I don't have tons of pigment inks but use them like regular dye inks for stamping, often in the same project.
I haven't purchased any oxides yet but get a similar effect by spritzing water over regular distress inks and sprinkling with Oxi clean laundry product. When dry brush off the granules. - See Foxy Oxy tutorial.
Fun - you're a chemist! A tad different but cool effect.
Just to clarify - Oxides can be used for other effects than their oxidized or "spotty" look, and also stamp beautifully, even for detailed stamps, unlike regular Distress.
I had a list of ways to use them but one property that's a standout is that they don't make mud when complementary colors are layered, as long as they're somewhat (not entirely) dry.
They're my desert island inks - if I could only have one type.
I absolutely love, love, love the new Oxide inks! I wouldn't get rid of any of my original distress inks, however. And if I decide I need one of the original colors because I love it so much in the oxide formula, I would probably just look for it in the cube. I soooo love stamping with the oxides. I get such a nice image, and then I can use a damp brush and lightly "paint" it in for a fabulous effect. When I bought the first set of the oxides, all I did with them was the "smooshing" technique. I loved it so much, I couldn't get enough of it! I punched out hexagons from them, added them to a 4 1/4"x 5 1/2" piece of cardstock, then used an embossing folder, added a die cut with sentiment. Loved them!
I absolutely love, love, love the new Oxide inks! I wouldn't get rid of any of my original distress inks, however. And if I decide I need one of the original colors because I love it so much in the oxide formula, I would probably just look for it in the cube. I soooo love stamping with the oxides. I get such a nice image, and then I can use a damp brush and lightly "paint" it in for a fabulous effect. When I bought the first set of the oxides, all I did with them was the "smooshing" technique. I loved it so much, I couldn't get enough of it! I punched out hexagons from them, added them to a 4 1/4"x 5 1/2" piece of cardstock, then used an embossing folder, added a die cut with sentiment. Loved them!
I absolutely love, love, love the new Oxide inks! I wouldn't get rid of any of my original distress inks, however. And if I decide I need one of the original colors because I love it so much in the oxide formula, I would probably just look for it in the cube. I soooo love stamping with the oxides. I get such a nice image, and then I can use a damp brush and lightly "paint" it in for a fabulous effect. When I bought the first set of the oxides, all I did with them was the "smooshing" technique. I loved it so much, I couldn't get enough of it! I punched out hexagons from them, added them to a 4 1/4"x 5 1/2" piece of cardstock, then used an embossing folder, added a die cut with sentiment. Loved them!
I should really get some of the minis to try. I do have a lot of stamp pads including twoi nkpad tiers of Stamping up colors.....so many toys so little time lately.
__________________ Happy Crafting, SuZ FS818 Proud Fan Club Member
Fun - you're a chemist! A tad different but cool effect.
Just to clarify - Oxides can be used for other effects than their oxidized or "spotty" look, and also stamp beautifully, even for detailed stamps, unlike regular Distress.
I had a list of ways to use them but one property that's a standout is that they don't make mud when complementary colors are layered, as long as they're somewhat (not entirely) dry.
They're my desert island inks - if I could only have one type.
Thanks for the info. I will definitely look into them more.
__________________ Happy Crafting, SuZ FS818 Proud Fan Club Member
I only have a VERY FEW of the Distress Inks, although I DID WANT THEM ALL!!! LOL I felt overwhelmed with the amount to be bought & the price at the time. I collected only the Tea, Photo & the Linen pads as I could use them for ageing my projects. I've been VERY HAPPY with just those. BUUUT, when the Oxide Inks came out & they are SO EASILY BLENDED, (It isn't as easy to blend the original Distress Inks with age you know) I JUMPED ON THEM! I am LOVING them!!!! New toys always give a little boost to ones creativity you know! LOL ;)
Let's agree to call them original Distress Inks. Not old Distress Inks. ;)!
__________________ I have come to the conclusion that buying craft supplies and actually using them are two separate hobbies. RachelRose Designs by Robin... GALLERY
I wouldn't dream of getting rid of my original Distress inks - I have the regular size and the minis, plus the Distress stains, and the markers, all used for different purposes. They are my go-to for watercoloring.
__________________ Linda E
Caution: You are entering an artistic zone. This is not clutter - this is creating. These are not pajamas - it's my work uniform.
I have most of the original Distress colors, and if I don't have a pad, I have a reinker. FOR WATERCOLORING. I think they are terrible to stamp with, but lovely for coloring.
Commenting on storage: I actually DREAD getting some of my ink pads out, esp. my Distress Inks. I have an IKEA Expedit, and I went thru lots of trouble to find containers with lids (I don't clean much, ha ha). I also have a really old Cropper Hopper case (two sided, snaps closed) like this Cropper Hopper Supply Case Deluxe Scrapbooking Card Making Green Supply Organizefor ink pads. So silly me sticks the Distress pads in the Cropper Hopper, stacks another plastic container on top of it, tucks odd ink pads around it, and puts in in the main box (which also snaps shut) in the Expedit.
LOL! I feel your pain. Been there done that - like a stacking puzzle. So... step away from all the clicky closey containers and no one will be hurt.
So Pallra. (You know if it's a short word you haven't heard before, it's IKEA, right?) I have an Expedit and found these 3-drawer units that fit into the cubes. They're just chipboard, and you put bump-ons on the bottom or they'll move when you push or pull a drawer. What's cool: pull out a drawer and bring it to where you're working. So a relatively inexpensive way to keep things organized but usable. If not for inks, for something.
I have IBM Selectric cartridges, golf ball elements, the manual, etc., in one drawer, certain embellishments in another, etc.
Thank you so much!
I did find some chipboard boxes at Joann's that work very well. They fit perfectly and are stackable. I'm checking out those Pallras, though, for sure.
Sometimes I think part of the problem is that I work in several different media. I also have a big collection of journals I keep in the Expedit...
As my boss says, These are the kind of problems you like to have!
;)
Gave away the dozen or so regular Distress Inks I owned, as I was able to accomplish everything I needed with SU Dye Inks. Did buy into Chalk Inks, used them for several specific projects and am about to give those away. Haven't tried the Oxides, but not seeing the value in samples so far. Sometimes too many choices are just that; too many choices!
well, I have not caved on every color of oxides ( I think I am missing 5 colors still) and so, I have been known to use both kinds of ink on the same card because, I need more colors.
I haven't purchased any oxides yet but get a similar effect by spritzing water over regular distress inks and sprinkling with Oxi clean laundry product. When dry brush off the granules. - See Foxy Oxy tutorial.
Came back to this old thread to update. I have purchased a large range of distress oxides with re inkers (that’s important) to keep them smooshy. I also kept the regular distress inks and just finished re inking a lot of them. The felt dries out if you don’t keep them properly re inked by pressing the ink down firmly with a scraper in all four directions after you spread it on.
The game changer for me was doing the series of Tim Holtz Chemistry 101, 102 and 103. Online Classes.
onlineclasses.com
Click on Classes then select Tim Holtz
Here are many of the tags I created from step by step instructions from the courses. https://suzpaperdaze.blogspot.com
But if you don’t want to spend the time and money he has lots of free tutorials on YouTube and during his new product releases he gives lots of insights into using them.
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