Thursday, January 10, 2013

Stamping Basics: Inks!!!

Hello everyone!  It's Julie here with two videos to tell you about the types of inks that are available on the market today. I must appologize for the somewhat shaky videos.  I did it one handed and I'm no video expert! Here's a simple breakdown of the types of ink:

Chalk Ink:
*Nice color selection
*Quick dry

Dye Ink:
*Memento dye ink is the best for using Copics and watercolor medium.  Waterproof when dry.
*Lots and lots of colors and companies making these!

Pigment Ink:
*A wet ink
*Takes awhile to dry.  Ideally should be heat set or left to dry a long time until you are able to cut or handle stamped image.
*Perfect for use with embossing powder since it takes a long time to dry.

Watermark Ink:
*Sticky
*Ideal embossing medium

Here's the first video dealing with chalk ink and dye ink: 



The second video deals with pigment and watermark inks:



If you have any questions, please let me know!  Can't wait to bring you another video in the series!
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3 comments:

  1. gayleJanuary 19, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    Thanks Jules! I use mainly Archival dye ink and Distress Ink so it's interesting to see what else is out there :)
    Looking forward to your card tutorials! x

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  2. dianapena8February 5, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    I did not know there were all those inks, I only have some basic colored staze ons and I have never used my chalks for stamping, thanks forthe amazing tutorial Julz :)

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  3. dianapena8February 5, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    I did not know there were all those inks, I only have some basic colored staze ons and I have never used my chalks for stamping, thanks forthe amazing tutorial Julz :)

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