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ink/pens
Board: Tools of the Trade
Nov 1, 2015 9:38am
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I have tried carrying several different kinds of pens to use for inking finds but am having trouble getting anything other than red to stay wet enough to print. Any suggestions for how to get multiple colors or best pens for inking.
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Redrock Lapine
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Reply to: #913012 by Redrock Lapine
Nov 1, 2015 10:32am
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Any suggestions for how to get multiple colors or best pens for inking.

I've used Marvey Markers, ColorBox Petal Point and Tsukineko Dew Drop ink pads. I've also seen people use ColorBox Cat's Eye ink pads. They are available at most craft stores. They are also at Amazon.com for those not available at your local craft store.
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Reply to: #913012 by Redrock Lapine
Nov 1, 2015 11:29am
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Don't forget you have to "huff" the stamp. That means, after you color the stamp, breathe warm, moist breath onto it to moisten it, then stamp. My preferred markers are: American Crafts stamping markers, Ranger Distress Markers, and Tombow bullet tipped markers. I didn't care for the Marvey LePlume, because they dried out and tips wore down.

However, I much prefer using colored ink pads, and my favorite brand is Versafine. The Dewdrops and Memento small teardrop shaped pads are also really nice, and so is Ranger Archival. My Versafine pads are great for my main colors of black, brown, blue and green. They last for years!
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Reply to: #913023 by FloridaFour
Nov 1, 2015 1:43pm
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The "huff" is a special letterboxing move. It is not blowing on stamp, that will just dry the ink. Remember fogging up the window with your breath on cold days, so you could draw funny pictures or write your name? That's it.