Monday, March 16, 2009

White Ink Samples


If you're a stamper, you know how many basic inks you acquire in your search for the perfect ink. I thought I'd stamp out all my white inks for fun so I could have a comparison. The first sample is stamped on Stampin' Up (SU) Basic Black paper. The Colorbox ink was extra juicy so it is a little darker than the rest. The alabaster needs to be re-inked, I think. The alabaster is really more of a cream color than white, but I wanted to compare it anyways. It also shows up a little better in person than in the scan. I think I like the Adirondack and SU ink the best for this purpose, but if you're stamping a solid non-detailed image maybe the Colorbox is best. Of course, depending on your needs, each one of these inks has its own advantages.


This second image shows the same inks stamped on SU Ivory paper. Once the ink is dry you can try this cool technique I learned yesterday from Wendy Vecchi. I'm using her stamps as the sample. Use your sponge tool and your Tim Holtz Distress Inks (I used Spiced Marmalade). Keep adding more ink onto the paper until the image magically pops. Depending on the look you want you can choose which ink you like best. She was using the Adirondack and made some fantastic samples. Let me know if you try this--I'd love to see what you make!

8 comments:

sakaigirl said...

Wow, nice work of art! Love your pictures and cards! Just dropping by to say Hi!

Sarah said...

Wendi taught that resist technique at the class I took, too! Didn't you love her class? It made me much more comfortable using the distress inks. Ink comparisons are always interesting. Thanks for doing one in white!!

Dymphie said...

great white sample Lianna, thanks for making it :)
I still anvy you for the balloon flight (allthough I would be so scared when doing a thing like that... *lol*)
thanks for letting me know my feed is still working :)

Dymphie said...

anvy... hmmmpfff envy? envie? ah well I will never dare to go *lol*

Unknown said...

cool stuff! the perfect white ink...like the hunt for the elusive perfect white pen huh?

Louise (KardKrazy) said...

This seem so easy! I'll definitely have to give this a try.

Sue McGettigan said...

Totally love it! The hardest part will be having enough patience to let the ink dry, LOL, I think I'll use the heat gun to get me there :)

Martha said...

Thank you for the samples and teaching me a new technique. Love the resist look!