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Posted 3/1/2013 by Xanthippe in General Stamping

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Posted: 3/1/2013 5:58:42 PM I want a realistic gold ink pad, but there are so many name brands, Brilliance, colorbox, stazon, craftmate, etc...any suggestions as to which is best? I apologize if this has been asked, I ran a search for the past month and didn't find anything.

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Posted: 3/1/2013 6:11:46 PM

Have you considered gold embossing powder?

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Posted: 3/1/2013 11:45:32 PM

I have tried many gold ink pads including Stazon, Brillance etc. But by far my new all time favorite gold ink is Delecata by Tsukineko. It is a pigment ink that dries in a couple minutes on porous paper. It provides a rich and glitsy look. It is fabulous on fine lines where many of the other inks add a thicker look. Happy inking!

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Posted: 3/2/2013 9:47:18 AM Thanks FarNorth, I'll buy that one! Heidi I bought embossing powder too, but sometimes I'd like the ease of just stamping ans calling it done.

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Posted: 3/3/2013 12:32:57 PM Colorbox has a really nice Gold

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Posted: 3/3/2013 12:39:27 PM

I have seen the delecata ink used in videos with high praise from the users. I will consider it if I decide I need a new gold. I have the brilliance gold right now and rarely use it.