We are doing a GIVEAWAY for the month of June to celebrate our Partnership with IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko.
You can win by leaving comments!
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(15 x 18 inch heavy weight AlteredPages canvas tote with 4 StazOn midi Inks, Shimmer Mist, Alice in Wonderland Stamp Set, 5 assorted Tags, 5 large glassine envelopes and Washi Tape ~ WOW!
We will draw a winning name July 1.
Since we are using Inks from IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko, I thought I would post a brief tutorial about the nuances of inks and how to get the best results from different types of ink products.
You can win by leaving comments!
We will draw a winning name July 1.
Since we are using Inks from IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko, I thought I would post a brief tutorial about the nuances of inks and how to get the best results from different types of ink products.
Pigment ink
Pigment inks are slow-drying and ideal for heat embossing,
as they allow enough time for the embossing powder to stick to the inked area.
Unlike dye-based ink, pigment ink dries on the surface of
the card rather than soaking into the fibers, so the colors can look more
vibrant than dye-based inks. This also means that they are not suitable
for stamping on coated/glossy stock, the
ink won’t dry. Use them to stamp if you
heat emboss them. PIGMENT Based inks are those such as Radiant Neons, Brilliance, Versafine, VersaColor, and more.
(Radiant Neon Pigment Ink)
Dye-based ink
Dye-based ink is quick-drying & excellent for basic
stamping. They have a hard felt pad,
which means it’s difficult to over-ink your stamp, so it gives clean images –
perfect for stamping outlines & ideal for if you are new to stamping.
Dye-based ink soaks into the fibers of the paper rather than
sitting on top, so you will get the brightest effect if you use them on pale or
white card, rather than dark cardstock.
Some dye-based inks are waterproof when dry, some are not. If you want
to watercolor over your stamped images, you’ll need to use an ink labelled as
‘waterproof’. Alternatively, non-waterproof inks can be used as a coloring
medium themselves – simply dab on some ink and apply the color with a
paintbrush.
Dye-based ink can fade over time. Use products such as ImagineCrafts Goosebumps Spray or Creative Medium to seal the inks. Look for ink pads labeled as ‘archival’ or
‘fade-resistant’. DYE BASED INK can be found in the Momentos Dual Markers and the Momentos Ink Pads are fade resistant & acid free.
(Momento Dye based Inks)
Solvent-based inks
Solvent-based inks are quick-drying, permanent inks. As they
can be used on any surface, are ideal for
all kinds of card, acetate, glass, plastic, tile, metal but not
fabric. Clear stamps should not be used
with solvent-based ink as the solvent can attack the clear polymer. If you do use them, quickly clean them. StazOn is a popular brand of solvent-based
ink, as it has a mild smell.
(StazOn Midi Midnight Blue, Blue Hawaii & Cloudy Sky)
Enjoy seeing all the fabulous projects by the Design Teams from both IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko and AlteredPages
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ReplyDeleteI always confuse dye inks from pigment, etc. Thanks for the great info. Looks like a great give-a-way, thanks for the offer.
ReplyDeleteVersafine is my very favorite ink for stamping! Love this project
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ReplyDeleteSo have needed this information. I get so tired of finally getting a good image of the stamp and then it smears when I try to color it. This should help me out. Thank you.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the info and the great giveaway. I have sometimes gotten serendipitous results from using the "wrong" inks but it's nice to actually know what will work. :)
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ReplyDeleteSince Dye archival inks are permanent does that also mean that they are fade resistant in bright sunshine? I am talking about a framed card. I know that watercolors and even photographs fade over time, but do inks?
ReplyDeleteI am new to mixed media and I love inks, sprays and ALL the markers. >sigh< I haven't tried using watercolor or oil pastels over stamped images yet. I usually stamp first.
DeleteLove the info on different inks. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
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ReplyDeletethank you for the info. i've been stamping for years but never really got this straight! especially thanks for the giveaway -- it is totally dreamy and the winner will be such a lucky duck! xo
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ReplyDeleteWonderful tutorial and thanks for the great info! I find your blog to be very inspiring! I'm so happy I found you, thanks to Imagine :D Looking forward to a wonderful month of inspiration and fun!
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ReplyDeleteI have been wanting to try inks but had no idea which ones to choose. Thank you so much for the info.
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ReplyDeleteNo matter how many times I learn the difference about the inks.....I always need a refresher, thanks
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