Do you have a recommendation for white ink?
I'm looking for something to use with stamps on black paper. I'd like good opaque coverage that hopefully doesn't take repeated stamping. The white inks I have tried (sometimes called "craft ink"--not sure why that designation is necessary??) don't have the coverage I desire. They may go on streaky or thin and require letting it dry and stamping repeatedly in attempt to build up coverage.
What say ye, Cherries?
I remember watching one of those white vs white comparisons on YouTube and like two that were recommended - Ink on 3 and the Brilliance (Tsukineko). My only probelm with both is they dry kinda slow. The Brilliance has a little bit of shimmer to it. Even though these work okay, I get frustrated because I want brilliant white. White embossing powder is now my go-to.
I'm following to see what everyone recommends too! I have the CTMH White Daisy and I like it, but when stamping on dark paper, it requires 2-3 applications too. I just made a quick card for my DGS's teacher who is retiring using white ink on black. I wasn't impressed with the outcome but DGS loved it. I stamped 3 times and used my heat tool to dry it.
I agree that I often just do white embossing powder, but I would really like to simplify and be able to stamp in a good, solid white.Lisn2cats wrote: ↑Tue Jun 11, 2024 7:40 pmI remember watching one of those white vs white comparisons on YouTube and like two that were recommended - Ink on 3 and the Brilliance (Tsukineko). My only probelm with both is they dry kinda slow. The Brilliance has a little bit of shimmer to it. Even though these work okay, I get frustrated because I want brilliant white. White embossing powder is now my go-to.
Yep, been there, done that--multiple stamping and hoping for a clear, crisp imprint. Sometimes the heat tool causes warping of the paper, especially if applied repeatedly. I often wondered if stamping with acrylic paint would work, but I haven't sacrificed any stamps to try that. Plus, I think any pressure on the paint would cause it to squish outward, thus blurring the imprint.VickiR wrote: ↑Tue Jun 11, 2024 8:45 pmI'm following to see what everyone recommends too! I have the CTMH White Daisy and I like it, but when stamping on dark paper, it requires 2-3 applications too. I just made a quick card for my DGS's teacher who is retiring using white ink on black. I wasn't impressed with the outcome but DGS loved it. I stamped 3 times and used my heat tool to dry it.
Agreed! I even tried Versamark on the stamp before adding the white ink.DrSonja wrote: ↑Tue Jun 11, 2024 9:03 pmYep, been there, done that--multiple stamping and hoping for a clear, crisp imprint. Sometimes the heat tool causes warping of the paper, especially if applied repeatedly. I often wondered if stamping with acrylic paint would work, but I haven't sacrificed any stamps to try that. Plus, I think any pressure on the paint would cause it to squish outward, thus blurring the imprint.VickiR wrote: ↑Tue Jun 11, 2024 8:45 pmI'm following to see what everyone recommends too! I have the CTMH White Daisy and I like it, but when stamping on dark paper, it requires 2-3 applications too. I just made a quick card for my DGS's teacher who is retiring using white ink on black. I wasn't impressed with the outcome but DGS loved it. I stamped 3 times and used my heat tool to dry it.
Thanks for the input, Rachel. However, as you can see from this close-up from your gallery, the ink is not truly opaque over dark backgrounds. It is somewhat translucent, and the grid design of the background shows through.
I suspect this would need to be stamped repeatedly to get good, solid coverage on black paper and it doesn't have the crisp white look I crave. I don't know if this is an impossible quest.
It just occurred to me that perhaps distress oxide ink might work since oxides can be successfully layered over other inks. Is there a Glacier White or Picket Fence in oxide? I didn't see one in the store.
I suspect this would need to be stamped repeatedly to get good, solid coverage on black paper and it doesn't have the crisp white look I crave. I don't know if this is an impossible quest.
It just occurred to me that perhaps distress oxide ink might work since oxides can be successfully layered over other inks. Is there a Glacier White or Picket Fence in oxide? I didn't see one in the store.
I like Gina K pigment white ink. It’s very juicy and images and sentiments stamp well on black paper. It’s also great for heat embossing.
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I rarely need to stamp twice with the Gina K white pigment ink.
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This is something that I have been looking for for a long time too, so I will be following this!
I was JUST about to jump in and say that THIS is the white ink I use! I think it's better than some of the other ones I've tried!
I’m following too!!!! It would be awesome to have a really good white ink that gave a really crisp image!!!!
https://youtu.be/NJ3F6hL7WN4?feature=shared
This YouTube video is just 2 minutes and shows white Color box being stamped on a black envelope
This YouTube video is just 2 minutes and shows white Color box being stamped on a black envelope
sherelm wrote: ↑Wed Jun 12, 2024 11:15 pmhttps://youtu.be/NJ3F6hL7WN4?feature=shared
This YouTube video is just 2 minutes and shows white Color box being stamped on a black envelope
I wonder if that is still available since Colorbox has gone out of business.
She has a funny way of plucking the stamp off the paper LOL.
DrSonja wrote: ↑Fri Jun 14, 2024 2:19 pmsherelm wrote: ↑Wed Jun 12, 2024 11:15 pmhttps://youtu.be/NJ3F6hL7WN4?feature=shared
This YouTube video is just 2 minutes and shows white Color box being stamped on a black envelope
I wonder if that is still available since Colorbox has gone out of business.
She has a funny way of plucking the stamp off the paper LOL.
Jacquard bought the Colorbox formulas but not the name from Clearsnap. Not sure where you can find their inks.
Jaquard must have a website. Hmmm ..
I use the Picket Fence from Ranger. I use it with the Misti, for me, it is the best that I have found to date.
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