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TiggerPooh2380
BucketHead
PeaNut 436,995
September 2009
Posts: 949
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Loc: Buffalo,NY
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What ink does everyone think is best for clear stamps? I am looking to get a black ink that I can use just to stamp and for embossing.
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TexGrl
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 40,824
June 2002
Posts: 2,975
Layouts: 56
Loc: Florida
 | Posted: 12/29/2012 9:12:59 PM
For embossing you are generally want want a thick ink, like pigment, versamark or embossing. I haven't had a problem with any of these.
It's the dye inks that have given me issues with my clear stamps. My favorite inks come from the Memento line by Tsukineko. I've also had good results with Ranger's Archival line.
Chalk inks are really nice but I don't have a lot of them.
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scrappypeanut
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 210,542
June 2005
Posts: 2,916
Layouts: 19
Loc: Behind the camera!
 | Posted: 12/29/2012 9:24:32 PM
Versafine! Best black ink for clear stamps ever! I promise you will love it and you can get it at M's or HL. | |
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OhSnapPea
BucketHead
PeaNut 194,578
March 2005
Posts: 707
Layouts: 18
 | Posted: 12/29/2012 9:25:27 PM
I love black Versafine for clear stamps and for embossing. | |
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tiffanyo
BucketHead
PeaNut 556,456
June 2012
Posts: 919
Layouts: 2
| Posted: 12/29/2012 9:30:00 PM
Chalk inks are good but because of the way they soak into the paper I sometimes have a less than clear image if it is detailed.
I used versafine for the first time yesterday and it was amazing!!! It did stain my stamp, but that doesn't bother me. | |
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WillowJane
Running the Marathon, Not the Sprint
PeaNut 110,589
October 2003
Posts: 6,593
Layouts: 8
Loc: Texas
 | Posted: 12/29/2012 10:28:13 PM
@TexGirl -
Where is the best place to get the Memento inks and refills? I am having a hard time finding one place that carries all colors, and has fair prices for shipping.
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amom23
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 108,542
September 2003
Posts: 6,371
Layouts: 0
Loc: ND
| Posted: 12/30/2012 8:19:23 AM
The majority of my inks and acrylic stamps are from CTMH. I think they are great and have a good selection of colors. | |
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angelshere91
PeaWee
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April 2012
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 | Posted: 12/30/2012 10:02:56 AM
Versafine or Memento! | |
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therevolution
BucketHead
PeaNut 556,376
June 2012
Posts: 816
Layouts: 34
Loc: Bay Area University
| Posted: 12/30/2012 6:16:39 PM
I honestly didn't think a certain ink could really be THAT much beter than another ink once you reached a certain brand/price/reliance category. I've always purchased Colorbox inks and I absolutely love them (though I find that the pinwheel inks dry up sort of quickly).
THAT SAID.
I got a versafine black ink a few months ago and I will never, ever look back. I plan to buy all the colors they have (which is an unfortunately small collection). | |
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therevolution
BucketHead
PeaNut 556,376
June 2012
Posts: 816
Layouts: 34
Loc: Bay Area University
| Posted: 12/30/2012 6:16:40 PM
I honestly didn't think a certain ink could really be THAT much beter than another ink once you reached a certain brand/price/reliance category. I've always purchased Colorbox inks and I absolutely love them (though I find that the pinwheel inks dry up sort of quickly).
THAT SAID.
I got a versafine black ink a few months ago and I will never, ever look back. I plan to buy all the colors they have (which is an unfortunately small collection). | |
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therevolution
BucketHead
PeaNut 556,376
June 2012
Posts: 816
Layouts: 34
Loc: Bay Area University
| Posted: 12/30/2012 6:27:39 PM
I honestly didn't think a certain ink could really be THAT much beter than another ink once you reached a certain brand/price/reliance category. I've always purchased Colorbox inks and I absolutely love them (though I find that the pinwheel inks dry up sort of quickly).
THAT SAID.
I got a versafine black ink a few months ago and I will never, ever look back. I plan to buy all the colors they have (which is an unfortunately small collection). | |
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