Hello everyone, I am truly honored that you stop by my blogpost! This blogpost is different from my others because I didn't create any cards or... I am going to run through different techniques that I tried out, using The Stamp Market Inks.
And, if you are doubting whether these inks are worth buying...
I think you will be pleased with the possibilities shown below!
This blogpost was not sponsored or anything. I was asked by a few of you "what the inks were capable of" after my purchase... So, here is my honest opinion down below! This means also that although I am showing the result of each technique, this post might seem subjective.
As I said above, I tried different techniques. Therefore, I made use of 6 inks that are currently available on the market (in total there are already 17 colors and more are coming on August 5, 2020)
"General" things:
The colors stamped out, are truly the same as on the lid!
The ink pads are also differ from the "regular" die inks. The inks are super juicy, the pad itself is a foam raised ink pad. This means that you don't have to press as hard as with the felt or fabric pads.
So let's get started on what I tried out!
Techniques:
Stamping (1, 3 & 2)
As you can see above, the inks stamp really crisp! Also, the colors are so vibrant (this quality also returns when doing the different techniques below), just as on the lid. The first picture is on Neenah 110 lb Solar White Card Stock, the second on Strathmore Bristol Smooth 100lb.
I also tried to stamp with a "transition". Therefor, you ink up your stamp partially, dab a bit on the edge where the transition will be (with a paper towel, with a blending tool, ...). Next, you stamp it out and repeat this on the other side of the stamp, using the other ink. For a better blend, you can repeat this a few times (until you are happy).
This works as well, but it wouldn't necessarily be the technique I would use.
Painting/ watercoloring (4, 5, 6, 7 & 10)
As you can see in these pictures, you can combine these inks with water. Just smooch them on plastic/ acrylic block or ... add some water to it and start painting!
For number 6, I waited a bit between adding my second stroke. Doing this, I wanted to show how overlapping the colors can look. Since I waited a bit, the first color dried, therefore the second color and the first aren't really blended.
For number 7, I added the other colors quicker. Leading to blending of these 3 colors. So, if you want to blend/ get a smoother transition between the different colors... make sure to add your colors while the others are still wet on the paper.
For number 10, I did the same as with number 7 (other colors of course). I let it dry, and then I splattered some water on top, waited for 30 seconds... And dabbed it dry with a paper towel.
Which result in: it is water reactive! (Afterwards I also added some splatters.)
I also tried (number 5) to do some ink smooching. This implies: smooching your ink on plastic/ acrylic block or ... adding some water. Next, you smooch your paper into the ink, lift it up, let it dry and repeating this as much as you want. You can do this with one color or with more...
Inkblending (8, 9)
As you can see in these two pictures, blending is definitely an option! You can compare it to blending with distress inks (if you ask me). So, after testing number 8, I was wondering whether creating a transition was also an option... So, I did number 9! And I was pleasantly surprised!
Owkee... these were all the things I tried out! I don't know if I missed any techniques or if you still have some questions... if so, you can definitely ask them, I don't mind testing out other things that you wonder about, ... Just let me know!
I really hope that this blog helps you, that you got your questions answered. With everything I tested, I am even more pleased with purchasing the inks. They are capable of so many things!
Also handy to know... The Stamp Market also provides matching card stock and enamel dots!!!
Thank you so much for stopping by, lots of love!
Lien xx
Supplies:
- The Stamp Market Inks: Blush Pink, Cherry Kisses, Melon Orange, Citrine, Leafy, Tropic Teal
- Waffle Flowers - Colors Combos Combo
- Waffle Flowers - Color Combos for Inkpads
- Lawn Fawn - All The Clouds
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