Ink Pads 101
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- Edit: No need to take notes during this video, I created an ink pad cross reference sheet you can print for free here: thefrugalcrafte...
Are you confused by all of the ink pad choices available today? Are you worried that you are going to buy the wrong kind? Today I am going to offer advise on choosing the right inkpad for you. If you have any question please leave a comment (or read other's comments to see if the question has been asked already:) and I will help you pick the right ink for you. There are many good brands out there and today I will share my favorites:) I will post a recap on my blog this weekend: thefrugalcrafte...
PS I forgot to mention Distress Ink, I really don't consider it a stamping ink (the ink beads up on stamps) more of a specialty ink for direct to paper techniques, water-coloring and blending. You can do many of the same techniques with the dye based stamping inks I recommend. distress inks are fun but not a basic must have, I would get good dye stamping inks before investing in Distress. I'm not knocking them at all, I use them and they are fun, just not a beginner must have supply! Music credit (if music is present in video) Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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I learned this by mistake. Ink up your stamp with clear embossing ink or glycerin (it will soften and moisturize the rubber and loosen old ink) and let it sit overnight. Then clean it the next day with stamp cleaner or simple green. If any stain remains it will not affect your stamping but it should be nice and clean! I never wash off the clear ink because it dos the stamps good! It is also great for reviving old dried out rubber stamps!
I love your style of presenting, very energetic and fun to watch, PLUS I learn so much! I would rather watch videos of someone like you, who is funny and natural rather than an 'over-rehearsed, monotone / flat voiced person with no energy'. Never change.x
I agree. I have tried many times to watch other videos but I give up after about five minutes. The videos either have bad sound and/or light or an echo and I don't not trust people with perfectly manicured nails.
Lindsay...a tip for you. You mentioned Simple Green...I LOVE it. I don't know if you are aware of it but you are not supposed to dump the dirty water down your drains when using acrylic paint. It will clog your pipes something crazy. So what I do is I use one of the big plastic buckets you can get at a home improvement store and I dump about 6 to 8 ounces of Simple Green into the bucket. As I paint I dump dirty water in the bucket making sure to swish the water around to get most of the acrylic out of the brush basin. Then I can wash the brush basin clean in the sink. Most of the acrylic went into the bucket and the Simple Green makes the studio smell so good. Now as to dumping the water out of the bucket. I take an old t-shirt and cut the front away from the back. I lay 1 layer the t-shirt out in a spot of my lawn that I'm not too worried about and slowly pour the bucket onto the t-shirt letting the solid acrylic to get caught up in the the fabric of the shirt. The water that goes into the ground does have some acrylic in it but far less than you would have been dumping down the drain. I toss the t-shirt into the trash after it has had tie to drain and dry a bit.
Deborah Lynch great ideas
I simply 💓 your enthusiasm, channel, style and cockpit. I have picked up so much from your tutorials.
Personally I think YT is only good for educational/craft tutorials, regardless of their age. That's the great part of crafting it never ages, it continues to improve but never ages. I can't believe how far crafting has come over the decades, when we self taught to wherever are today. Now it is a gigantic and hugely profitable industry that applies to all ages and genders.
A person always stays out of trouble if they keep their hands busy. We need to encourage children from when they first show an interest. I enjoyed sewing at school and started making my own clothes before my teens. Ballroom dancing, it was the only way I could afford my gowns. My mother taught me to knit and crochet and I progressed along with the craft industry and fades.
Now YT tutorials continue to teach me. Anytime of the day or night. So seriously, a huge thank you for your wonderful tutorials.
THANK YOU... I learned an extremely valuable tip from this video that has dramatically improved both the quality of my stamping and my enjoyment of the whole process... which was... leave the stamp on the surface long enough to let the ink transfer to the paper! I will always be grateful for that tip. Thanks again and have a great day! :)
Whenever I am feeling down or non creative, I love coming to your video's as I am certain to be cheered up or get a load of inspiration from your bubbly efforvescent personality. Love your video's!
Mitchell Webster aww, thanks!
Not sure if you'll see my comment since this video was done 3 years ago but I wanted to thank you because stamping inks completely confuse me and you took my confusion away! Also I love all your videos and your lighthearted and goofy sense of humor. I also like how easily you show us how to do projects; you make it sound accessible for any crafter; beginner or advanced, so a big thank you for just being you! :)
thanks!
That's right, she's got talent to make things easy for newbies ! This is comforting (I'm french and not sure about this word...), so thanks for being around !
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as a beginner crafter I have to say your channel has been most helpful and informative not to mention a great time to watch!! thanks for all you do!! Happy New Year!!!
Great info and COMPLETE overview. I love that you aren't afraid to mention some of the "cons" about different inks and input little gems of wisdom (stamp cleaners, etc.) along the way. You're always a must-see for me.
Lindsay, I have been watching you for about a year now and I find you so creative, funny and your bubbly personality is a breath of fresh air!
Regarding the glue pad, I learned from video at Scrapbooking Made Simple, you stamp with it and can apply gilding flakes to it or decorative foils. Love your informative videos.
What fun you bring to my day! It's a lazy day here in NH. Waiting for my garden to dry out so I can press more flowers. I've been watching your videos all morning and ran across this one. I've learned so much from you. Your humor is a delight! I intend to print out this list about the ink pads. Thanks again! Let us know when you are doing another Farmer's Market or craft show. I'd love to drive up and meet you. That is, if you wouldn't mind. Happy crafting to you too!
I have to let you know that I am Hooked on your blog and videos, I have learned so very much and absolutely love your whimsy energetic artsy personality; so much fun to watch, just can't stop!!! LOL You have really inspired me to try so much more with my crafting and I really appreciate all the time you put into them to help the rest of us who are still learning. Hope you have a wonderful day!!!
I am so glad you have all your videos available to re-watch. I saw this one a few months ago when I first got interested in stamping (you did that!!) and remembered your overview and cheat sheet about inks. I started accumulating inks and started to get confused about pigment inks and dye inks, and what was useful for what. So I went back looking for this one and your notes. Thanks for all the info you give us!! This is one of your wackier videos :) but I love your enthusiasm and you make me laugh! I wish I had found your channel years ago!!
Thank you sooooooo much for sharing all of your knowledge. It feels like I am in the Home Depot plumbing aisle sometimes when I try something new in crafting. Now, I just head to your channel and find a video. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. I had NO idea there was this much to stamping. I am just a beginner.....thank you so much.
I am a subscriber for sure!
I'm new to stamping and found you. Even though this video is almost 4 years old, it still applies for me. Thank you for sharing this on TH-cam. You are hilarious and yes I learned a lot, so thank you! (12/9/2016)
I think this is my first Frugal Crafter vidoe, but I loved your enthusiasm! I'll watch more!
Kathy Patterson thanks!
My favorite glycerin resist is done by inking up your stamp with clear embossing ink or glycerin, then stamping on plain white cardstock and sprinkling with clear embossing powder. Then spray, brayer or dab ink over it (or watercolor over it) and wipe with a clean towel. the embossed are will be bright white. Looks like batik. Or you can stamp with resist ink on glossy white card, let dry well (or heat set) and brayer dye ink over it, it looks like a ghost image. Have fun!
Sure Aide, Dye inks are vibrant, transparent and quick drying, also they will fade if exposed to light for long periods. Chalk inks are opaque, quick drying, the colors are muted and they are not prone to fading due to the pigment (not dye) used to make them;) Neither of these inks are good for heat embossing. Does this help?
I'm watching this in sept 2015. It's good to see how sophisticated, and professional, your videos are now...😂 nah, it's great to see you are still great fun and fame hasn't gone to your head 😂
Ha! got you beat...Its is now March 2020 and this vid is hilarious!
I'd say a table spoon baby shampoo in a 6 oz bottle, add a few drops of glycerin if you live in a dry environment otherwise you can skip it because baby shampoo has glycerin in it already. Then just spray and wipe:) For rubber I use a 1 part simple green to 9 parts water but I can use more SG if the ink is stubborn (ie did not clean the stamp right away) and you can use SG on the clear too if needed but follow up with the baby shampoo cleaner to get rid of any residue:)
I just love you! You make this whole "crafty, artsy" thing seem not so daunting. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I am just starting to gather supplies to start card making. Actually I believe I will be making my first card this week!! YAY!!!
You help us beginners not feel so overwhelmed with all this video-learnin' and all. Have a great week!
thanks so much, have fun making that card!
I have no idea what simple green does to clear stamps, I used to use it too and never noticed ill effects but since I heard not to (from Simple green-not a stamp cleaner maker LOL!) I have used baby water+shampoo+ glycerin or I leave out the glycerin if the shampoo has it already and it works great too. I use SG for rubber though. Maybe it is fine for clear but it makes them yellow faster, who knows, just erring on the side of caution. I have been known to use baby wipe to clean stamps too!
yes, I would use glycerin and I would dip a calligraphy pen or blending marker (waterbased) in it to write then sprinkle and heat emboss. You can even mix in some dye reinker or liquid watercolor to make colored ink. I would get a small plastic palette with wells and a cover so you can save what you do not use right away. If the ink is too thick add a drop or 2 of water.
I love your energy! And you're hilarious. Lol. But mostly I love all the tips & info you provide. You really save us 'newbies' from a lot of stress & confusion!! Ty!
I like Versafine Onyx black, it is super dark. You need to heat set it or give it plenty of time to dry tho but it will stamp darkly over rough surfaces. Or staz on which will dry quickly on anything and is waterproof.
I just have to tell you ... you are just wonderful! I love, love, love your tutorials... and I have learnt so much from all your information - so generously and so enthusiastically offered every time... Thank you for the Inspiration always! You rock!
thank you!
This is a great video! There's so much information jam packed into a few minutes that I'll have to watch it again, LOL! Thank you for taking the time to create such an interesting demonstration!
I literally just bought my first stamps & inks earlier this evening! Thank you sooooo much for this guide & the cheat sheet! All so helpful! 👍🏾
What I love about your video is its "flawed". I love the tangents and the silly stuff. Its so fun to watch a real animated person! Thank you. :)
aww, thanks!
Wow, alot of info. Thank you so much. You are so lively. It was enjoyable to watch you in action. I love your casual set up for your materials. I think it's great. So many people try to get fancy setups with everything matching and color coordinating that there's not much more money for the stamps and stamp pads. It's whatever works for you. And evidently this works very well for you I love the brick that just cracked me up. Reminds me of my high school days when I made a bookcase out of bricks. Thank you so much it brought back some good memories.
I have not tried them, if you have a stamp store nearby that sells them they should be able to demo them for you. I will say I used the new SU pads at a party last month and they are very juicy, it might just be the type of pad, foam vs. felt.
I use a fine emery board on my silicone (read-cheap clear stamps) and for my better quality clear I find just washing them first does the trick, stamp on a scrap first and it will hold ink better on the second inking:) Also an inkpad with a foam pad rather than a felt (the ones you have are felt) will ink up a clear stamp better:)
I have enjoyed watching you for many years (now 2020) and this tutorial and cheat sheet are an excellent resource to have. Had to comment that you look like a prim and proper schoolmarm in this video! just love listening to you.
Hi Lindsay! Thank you for the WEALTH of stamp pad information! You really helped me to understand the plethora of stamp pads. I could never figure out which one to buy. It just made my head swim! I thought everyone was in-the-know and that I was alone in my cluelessness. Hopefully, no more hit or misses for me (fingers crossed). Also thank you for sharing your stamp pad cleaning & maintenance tips! I always learn so much from you!
I just wanted to also share a bit of information with you, if you don't mind? "Tsukineko" sounds similar to the "suki" as in "sukiyaki" or as in the name "Sue" but with a "t" sound in front. "Tsue" is a blended sound. For example, the color "blue" wouldn't be pronounced, "ba-loo", just "blue". So "tsu" is not "tah-soo" or "tuscan", but "tsu" like "tSue". "Ki" sounds like "kee" -- like the English word "key", as in "turkey". "Neko" is pronounced "neh", as in the word "nest"...but without the "st" sound -- just a short, clipped, "neh" sound (not "nay" or "knee", but "neh") and the last syllable is "ko" as in "cocoa". So all together, "Tsukineko" is pronounced, "tsue-kee-neh-co" not tuscan-nico. The vowel sounds in Japanese are like the vowel sounds in Spanish and Hawaiian. a = "ah", i = "ee", u = "oo", e = "eh", o = "oh". All sounds are short, except for "o". Mahalo nui loa!
+Gloria Jakahi thanks, I hope I can remember that:)
thanks for letting us know about Ranger archival, can you watercolor over the black?
Watching this 7 yrs later. Awesome video. Thank you.
oh wow!...2013 video! I am now able to understand the different inks thanks to your ink pad cross reference sheet in 2019! Thank you!!
Hi Lorna, if your baby shampoo has glycern in it (most do) you can leave glycerin out of the recipe. I use about a tablespoon in a 6 oz bottle, shake and spray!
ohh dear anyway, was taught to remember my A B Cs when talking inks. A is for alcohol the quickest to dry...C is for Chalk the next fastest to dry...D for dye based ink takes a little longer to dry more work time and finally P for pigment inks very slow drying time making them good for embossing. So just think the further you have to recite into the ABCs the longer the work/drying times.
Thank you so much for your suggestions on storing Ink Pads! I reorganized my ink pads and you cannot imagine what a difference there has been in stamping! They should let you know on the packagint how to store them! Thank you so very much for your hints! I am so glad I have come accross your videos! You are my faorite by far!
This video is as useful today (2017) as when you made it! It's wonderful to go back and forth in your videos and do time travel😊
Thanks! Staz on is a solvent based pad. There are dye based pads that are also water proof on paper. I like Stampin Up Basic Black for water-coloring. It is not a really dark black though so many people dislike it. Ranger Archival black is also waterproof. Make sure you let them dry fully before mod-podging over them tho:)
it is a moisturizing oil found in plants. It is used in soaps and candy making as well as pharmaceuticals. it is clear and comes in a bottle at the pharmacy or health food store:)
Aloha, Lindsey, Mahalo (Thank You) for this informative video. I work as an associate for one of the larger Craft stores in my county and have been asked this question many times in our Scrapbooking section. Now I can answer their questions. I'm also a new subscriber to your channel. GREAT STUFF! Ur funny, and a joy to watch and learn from....Cheers, Wayno
So sorry, I forgot to say many thanks for all you do, giving us so much to be better crafters.
Your silliness always makes me smile! :-)
If they are an alcohol ink it will say "Alcohol or Solvent" in the packaging. The most popular solvent inkpad is Staz-on. I think Inkadinkado makes some small alcohol ink cube pads too.
Thank you so much for your answer, i just bought a cricut expression, my daughter and i want to begin to do card craft, but we dont know anything about that, just what i see, here where we living there no place to go for take lessons, i dont know where start and which inks, pads, stamps, punches, etc...buy, we are living on diamond bar, california, so all your help is more than welcome, and i want to say that you are wonderful for help us and share your tips, thanks so much.
I can't believe I did not talk about chalk ink. Chalk ink is wonderful fo inking the edges of paper for cards and scrapbooks. It dries quick (like dye ink) but is opaque (like pigment) but has a muted matte finish. It works well with most stamps. I don't use it that often because I prefer brighter colors but I do keep a brown and black chalk cat's eye pad in my scrap bag for distressing edges! Try stamping with it and see what YOU think;)
Just entering the world of stamping and appreciate this! So many inks to consider and your tips are a great help. Thanks!
You are so welcome!
Do you mean the dylusion spray inks? They are not alcohol ink. They are water basement dye ink and I do have a video, I can't post a link here but go to my channel and look back a few videos for the Riyadh spray ink video I posted last week :) hope that helps, if not give a holler :)
Thank you SO MUCH for this video! I just recently got into stamping (I saw a stamp at Michael's that I just couldn't live without and next thing you know I have a collection) but I've been clueless when it comes to ink. This has been super helpful! Thank you so much!
welcome to the wonderfully addicting world of stamping!
You are so much fun. Loved the video. Love learning more about the inks I have. I have bunches and am lusting about buying more. What is it with crafting!!! More is never enough. At least not for this OCD person. Thank you. Look forward to your next one.
I know this video is old, but it is SO helpful. I'm thrilled to have found your channel. Thanks so much!
thanks!
I just found your channel & this vidro in particular. My son is getting into stamping & he's only 5! He is serious about storing his new ink pad to the point that im now taking an interest. :-) Great tips reference ink pad storage. ...I didn't know each ink needs yo be stored differently...makes sense! Looking forward to more of your videos as im certainly subscribing. Love, Ana
Hi, Im new to the stamping world and I have to say that you are HYSTERICAL and I luv it! Learned alot and had a BLAST! Thx
Antonia Ortiz awesome, that is what I love to hear!
Lindsay, this video is so useful today in 2019. Going through my crafts and purging, but I needed to review the purpose of my all stamp pads. Thanks for making me laugh and making it easy to enjoy cardmaking.
Well, I didn't think it could happen, but this video is funnier than the one you did on soldering! Informational, and entertaining!
vidbox44 LOL! Thanks!
Just watched your video on inks,like the tip on memento inks and alcohol blending. Archival inks do bleed a bit. Looking forward to your questions and answers video.
Great video, Lindsay! Great info and I learned A LOT about ink pads!! After watching one of your videos, I always feel like I just had a visit with a close friend---one who "is real" and one I feel so blessed to know! Always love your videos!!
oh, even better is can I have a "dessert" after breakfast?!? C'mon kids LOL!
I love your VEDIOS and I think I became addicted to it. And I love your way and the simplicity way of showing us how to deal with our stuff.
And ur work space .. Maaaaaaan it's heaven
Lindsay, just found your channel and this is second vid i watch. you are a whoot!!!
thanks so much:)
No I did not buy them, I tried them at a party and they were really nice, they don't seem to sink in the center like my well-used SU pads do, I am thinking of replacing my old black pad for the new foam pad though. I have so many inkpads already I can't justify buying all new ones;) I wish I knew if the stampin spots have been changed to foam, my demo did not know. Bottom line, I'd reccomend the new SU pads, I think they cost the same as Heroarts and SU reinkers are pretty inexpensive.
Thanks for doing this video. You eliminated the confusion about the different inks on the market.
both, you can use one cup SG and 10 cups water or 1 oz SG and 10 oz water, you can use whatever measurement you like, jut keep it at a 1 to 10 ratio and honestly you don't even have to measure, you can be approximate;) Just pour some SG and water in a bottle and you are good to go my friend;)
I like Memento and tombow markers best. If you like to write in cards and scrapbooks choose memento because it has a good juicy fine tip nib too! Avoid Whispers and LePlume markers, they wear out quickly and are not juicy. If you live in the USA you can get memento marker 4 packs at Joanna fabrics for $6on sale every few weeks:)
You have always been a rescuer to me for my crafting connundrums. OMG thnk u so much dear.
I hope you get this since it has been so long, but I have been trying to find information on whether you can clean out an old ink pad and use it for a different color. Thank you in advance! I love your videos!
+Terry Crary I have if the color is close and the same kind of ink.
I really like your "fancy" cinder block marker storage!! Now I want to do that for my loose markers!!!
Thanks Lindsay, for the recipe to remoisten Versipad and cleaning stamps. Great vid as usual!
New here. You came highly recommended. You were just a joy to watch! Thank you I did something today. I will be back to watch again!
Thanks!
Thank you so much. I'm just learning and this was very, very helpful. You are such a pleasure to listen to. Love your attitude and cheerfulness. God bless you dear!
You have changed a lot since this one was made!🇦🇺
Memento, I like tuxedo black and rich cocoa. the ink will not smear when colored over:)
oh my gosh, of all the videos that I've watched (and I've watched TONS) this one was the most hilarious and informative!!! Especially with a glass of wine in hand!!!!
Hello! I've just started carving my own stamps and right now I am carving them from big pink erasers. I didn't know to leave the stamp on to let the ink transfer, so thank you so much for this video!
Thanks, I did not know that Simple Green is not to be used on clear stamps. I have been using it on all my stamps for two years. Do you know what it does to the clear stamps? I also use glycerin on my clear and rubber stamps. Is that bad? I noticed you don't use glycerin in your clear stamp cleaner. Love your videos!
Lindsay, I love listening and learning from you. This video taught me so much that now I'm going to have to listen to it about 5 more times to get it all gelled in my head. How to sore the inks, make your own stamp cleaner, dabby daubers, or whatever, by tsuekinko? Wow! Love your videos.
Hi form Australia TFS is great to know about stamping pads. You are such a happy camper you brighten everyone’s day just lovin your videos
Still hysterical 5 years later😂🤣😭 Love ur vids!!!
Hi Lindsay and thanks a lot for your wide and accurate explanations about ink pads. Could you please let me know which ingredients do you use for cleaning rubber stamps? I found hard to understand what you are saying. Thanks!
Here is a real tip I give my ladies,
I use used tumble drier sheets and pigment inks to blend and distress with. Because both are greasy you can really rub hard without damaging the paper. With the advantage of a nice smelling card too. Have a go!!
that is an amazing tip, thanks for sharing!
Hi,
Quick question, I am interested in freehand embossing designs but have noticed pens are horrific to buy, can you use home made or refill pigment ink in a water brush?
With best wishes
Lindz
Ps you are just brilliant and fabulous
Awesome teacher Lindsay!
I'm learning so much from you watching all your videos one after another. Everything is amazing. I'm kind of new to the crafting world, just work with some basic techniques. I'm from Brazil and recently I bought some Distress ink pads and they will take a long to arrive in my country. I know they're not really meant to stamping but I was told that it works just fine if you use a resist ink pad on the stamp first and go with the distress. Have you ever tried it and know if it's true? If it is, I must buy some resist ink pad right now because I love distress colors and it'd be wonderful to stamp with them.
Dauber Duo's oh yes I have these and after all these years they are still some of my fav's, TFS, Kat
Is stayzon the only waterproof stamp pad? It's the only one I hear spoken about. I always stamp then if I mod podge over it, it runs, so need something waterproof I think? Thanks! Also, LOVE your videos...YOU are what makes them so fun!!
Howdy Do Lindsay. I'm new to stamping, your tutorial is amazing. Looking forward to learning all I can.
+Rebecca Grichar hi there! Glad you liked it!
TFS, Lindsay! Wasn't going to watch, since I am experienced in stamping, but glad I did. I learned at least 5 things!
Hmm, I could probably do that, I really like the Tombow, Memento, and SU, I fing the LePlume, Whispers and Distress a bit lackluster though.
I know this vid was 4yrs ago, but it still amazes me how much difference there is in pricing the same products across the world, the cute tiny ink pads, how I WISH they were between $1 & $2 here in Australia; & full size ink pads for $5? No chance, I bought 2 last fortnight & they cost me $19 each. Excuse me while I go cuddle up with my craft supplies & have a cry about what could have been :'(
You are amazing Lindsey and quite helpful to new stampers like me!! Thanks so much! I love your style, enthusiasm and energy too!!😊🌹
Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge!! I have learned a lot by watching you. Always enjoy watching your vids :)
I love watching you. YOU are a blast and I always learn something new. Do you have a video on storing your stamps???
What proportions of water, glycerine and baby shampoo would I use to make the clear stamp cleaner? Love your channel
Great video... and I love the cheat sheet! I learned more in the last paragraph from the tips and tricks than I have with hours from other sources.
I know this is an older video, but maybe you will be notified of my question anyway. Am I correct that archival inks won't run in the presence of water? I am thinking of purchasing the complete set of Ranger archival inks so that I don't have to worry about this scenario: I give someone a card. They carry it from their car to their house in the rain. When they get inside, they see that all the ink has run. That would be so humiliating for me.
+Barbara Rademacher you are correct. Ranger archival inks are waterproof
Thanks so much Lindsay! Being a newbie all this info. is just so much help. Those shelves stacked with all the different kinds of ink pads at the craft store is really confusing. Now I've got my list and I'm going shopping! :)
Thank you! I've seen so many videos about stamp pads, yet none as thorough!