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| Rubber Stamp Virgin! Where Do I Start! | |
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| Topic Started: May 13 2006, 09:59 AM (288 Views) | |
 twinthing
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May 13 2006, 09:59 AM Post #1 |
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ok, so Ive got my self a couple of small stamps, a brown pigment pad and some clear embossing powder and Ive had a go at that, now, Id like to do some of that watermarking so I need a clear inkpad, whats the best sort to get? and how much should I be paying.....also can I use that with gold and silver embossing powder, or do I need gold and silver ink pads? doh!
 and which do you prefere, acrylic blocks with the unmounted type of stamps, that you glue on with glue stick, the magnetic type or just good old wooden stamps? got a few bids on ebay, eeeekk I can see this is gonna take up some more space! 
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 waxingsteve
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May 13 2006, 10:24 AM Post #2 |
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Some bits I do know, Catherine
 Clear ink can be used for any colour embossing powder - including clear
 As to type of stamp, that's a ma. The magnetic ones means space conservation without needing glue  So, the unmounted stamps can be stored in things like CD cases and then mounted to order, on acrylic/magnetic mounts. The wooden take up lots of space but feel nice and the actual stamp is a bit better protected from damage.Prices are Jenny's department Steve 
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jo145
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May 13 2006, 10:24 AM Post #3 |
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Did anyone tell you this gets expensive as well as needing lots of room! You end up buying too many stamps, and I find I don't use some very often, whereas I use others lots! When you are embossing the powder is the finished colour so you don't need the coloured ink pad, just a pigment based ink. So if you have a colour you hate you can change it to whatever powder you use. Similarily if you have a beautiful pigment ink - I have a lovely Paintbox with metallic colours but need to use a clear powder to get the varigated finish. Does that make sense? Wghen I started I bought that pad and thought I could just stamp, but it never dried and smudged, so use the right ink for the job you are doing. Most of my stamps are wood, as the CD type hadn't come in. I have a couple of acrylic, and a screw on handle that fits 2 stamps which I bought at a craft fair and have never seen more of since! I'm having a phase of stamping again and enjoying it. You may find this site helpful, on the otherhand some of the things are beyond me just pick and choose and have fun. I take it you have a heat tool?I have a small Versamark pad , but don't often do the watermarking. Just play and have fun and you'll find what you like most. |
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lankywaxer
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May 13 2006, 10:25 AM Post #4 |
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OOOhhhh Catherine Now you have started you won't want to stop collecting the ole stamps Ok watermarking........you need a clear inkpad but better still you want a versamark inkpad..........not cheap but very good pad!!!!i paid £4.80 for mine its not just for doing the watermarking you can use it as a regular ink pad ie embossing on and you dont need to buy a gold or silver ink pad as you can use any colour ink pad and add gold or silver over the top to heat emboss!!!!There are no end of things you can do with stamps .....i have just been playing with the colour chalks ,stamps and versapad Have fun Ohhhh i like all stamps but the ones that are easier on my pocket are the best ones!!!!! i have some rubber images and have mounted them myself,so that was a cheap way for a bigger stamp!!!!!ok have fun Jinny xxxxxPs are you joining in the jinnybag swap.....its a good way to get different craFT ITEMS FOR THE PRICE OF A COUPPLE OF POSTAGE STAMPS!!!!!!! |
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jo145
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May 13 2006, 10:26 AM Post #5 |
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Forgot to add the site! http://www.rubberstampsclub.com/rubberstampingtips.html |
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lankywaxer
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May 13 2006, 11:06 AM Post #6 |
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Thanks for the site Jo I have just spent a good half hour reading on different tips and one i am going to try out now!!!! Thanks for sharing 
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twinthing
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May 13 2006, 11:08 AM Post #7 |
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thanks all! I wont be buying alot of stamps, just a few and I think I will get a clear ink pad, and perhaps gold and silver powder!
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 Poppy
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May 13 2006, 10:35 PM Post #8 |
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Just spent £60 and in the doghouse indefinately!!!cos I bought 6 packs of Tapestry stamps!!! http://www.rubberstamptapestry.com/ I got mine locally though. Check it out but you'll soon wish you hadn't?? Poppy Please don't look!!! |
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twinthing
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May 14 2006, 09:06 AM Post #9 |
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wow those are sooo pretty poppy! you will have to post some of your designs when you get them!
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Poppy
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May 14 2006, 09:52 AM Post #10 |
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Already got them on Thursday the shop is my local one , http://www.rubberstamp-world.co.uk so no p&p! Have been hunting for my 2 sets of brush markers , been dabbling but I need the markers for the green variations. Poppy 
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lankywaxer
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May 15 2006, 02:26 PM Post #11 |
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No no no no no no no no nooooooooo What a site......Could melt my plastic on that site but was a good girl and held it back
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Poppy
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May 15 2006, 04:11 PM Post #12 |
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That's the only snag Jinny???? I have melt down as soon as I see sites like them. Poppy |
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twinthing
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May 15 2006, 05:37 PM Post #13 |
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those tapestry stamps are sooo pretty! Im looking forward to seeing some of your work with those poppy! 
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Poppy
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May 16 2006, 12:42 AM Post #14 |
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So am I when I get the chance. Too much paperwork for college!!!! AGain! Poppy
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 gymbob
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Jun 15 2006, 12:30 PM Post #15 |
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Hehehehehe Can we come back in a couple of months and see what you have? 
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