The recent discussion regarding inkpads prompted me to do some
research. I've put together a couple of files on our yahoogroup that
some of you may be interested in.
The first file, " Dye ink vs. Pigment ink" discusses the difference
between the two types and suggests which types to avoid.
The file called "Permanent Inks - info and reviews" gives suggestions
and reviews of dyes, pigments, chalks and hybrid inks that should
stand up to a soggy logbook.
Also, because we love the chalk inks, we've included a file called,
"Chalk inks - a comparison of the various brands"
Here is the link, if you'd like to view the files:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Letterboxing_Bindlestiff/files/Supplies/
or use this shorter link: http://tinyurl.com/afkwo
Note: you will have to join our Letterboxing Bindlestiff yahoogroup to
see the file. Feel free to poke around the rest of the files while
you're there then if you don't want to remain a member, simply
unsubscribe when you're done.
Enjoy!
---Bindle Babe
Inkpad research results
5 messages in this thread |
Started on 2005-11-20
Inkpad research results
From: bindlestiff_boxer (bindlestiff_boxer@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2005-11-20 04:40:57 UTC
Re: Inkpad research results
From: portage_path (portage_path@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2005-11-20 15:04:21 UTC
It has come to my notice fater LBoxing yesterday afternoon that there
is another option that offers an advantge over padding. I know of a few
LBoxerd that have switched to pens. The advantages are: 1) They are
easier to carry around; 2) They are easier to use in the field; 3) You
can carry different colors for multi-coloring a stamp to give it a more
realistic and interesting impression; 4) You don't get ink on your
fingertips, on your clothes, or accidently smudge the logbook; 5)The
ink in the pen absorbs so the image doesn't offset onto the facing page
of the logbook; and 6) You tend to get a brighter image and don't need
to press as hard to get a full faced even impression.
Problem: With all the apparent advantages pens offer are LBoxers
compromising the art or craft of LBoxing if they use pens instead of
stamp pads??? ~~~ Journey
is another option that offers an advantge over padding. I know of a few
LBoxerd that have switched to pens. The advantages are: 1) They are
easier to carry around; 2) They are easier to use in the field; 3) You
can carry different colors for multi-coloring a stamp to give it a more
realistic and interesting impression; 4) You don't get ink on your
fingertips, on your clothes, or accidently smudge the logbook; 5)The
ink in the pen absorbs so the image doesn't offset onto the facing page
of the logbook; and 6) You tend to get a brighter image and don't need
to press as hard to get a full faced even impression.
Problem: With all the apparent advantages pens offer are LBoxers
compromising the art or craft of LBoxing if they use pens instead of
stamp pads??? ~~~ Journey
Re: Inkpad research results
From: katek38 (kellydiver@cinci.rr.com) |
Date: 2005-11-21 00:11:16 UTC
I'm thinking I would like to try the pen option. I love my
ColorBox, but have found that it is a bit bulky, the lid sometimes
pops off, and handling the little pads can be messy (especially when
the younger letterboxers are involved). I would appreciate some
feedback on what pens (kinds, brands) people have liked the best.
Thanks for your help,
Fly
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "portage_path"
wrote:
>
> It has come to my notice fater LBoxing yesterday afternoon that
there
> is another option that offers an advantge over padding. I know of
a few
> LBoxerd that have switched to pens. The advantages are: 1) They
are
> easier to carry around; 2) They are easier to use in the field; 3)
You
> can carry different colors for multi-coloring a stamp to give it a
more
> realistic and interesting impression; 4) You don't get ink on your
> fingertips, on your clothes, or accidently smudge the logbook; 5)
The
> ink in the pen absorbs so the image doesn't offset onto the facing
page
> of the logbook; and 6) You tend to get a brighter image and don't
need
> to press as hard to get a full faced even impression.
>
> Problem: With all the apparent advantages pens offer are LBoxers
> compromising the art or craft of LBoxing if they use pens instead
of
> stamp pads??? ~~~ Journey
>
ColorBox, but have found that it is a bit bulky, the lid sometimes
pops off, and handling the little pads can be messy (especially when
the younger letterboxers are involved). I would appreciate some
feedback on what pens (kinds, brands) people have liked the best.
Thanks for your help,
Fly
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "portage_path"
>
> It has come to my notice fater LBoxing yesterday afternoon that
there
> is another option that offers an advantge over padding. I know of
a few
> LBoxerd that have switched to pens. The advantages are: 1) They
are
> easier to carry around; 2) They are easier to use in the field; 3)
You
> can carry different colors for multi-coloring a stamp to give it a
more
> realistic and interesting impression; 4) You don't get ink on your
> fingertips, on your clothes, or accidently smudge the logbook; 5)
The
> ink in the pen absorbs so the image doesn't offset onto the facing
page
> of the logbook; and 6) You tend to get a brighter image and don't
need
> to press as hard to get a full faced even impression.
>
> Problem: With all the apparent advantages pens offer are LBoxers
> compromising the art or craft of LBoxing if they use pens instead
of
> stamp pads??? ~~~ Journey
>
Re: [LbNA] Re: Inkpad research results
From: Karen Ruhl (ruhlette@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2005-11-21 06:10:04 UTC-08:00
I use the LePlume II markers. I bought the Primary Colors and Victorian
Colors set. A little pricey, but use the 40%off coupons from Michaels or
JoAnn's in the Sunday flyers. There are 108 different colors, but I only
carry 24. I'll replace individual colors later. I saw Uchida markers,
regularly 2.99, on sale for 1.98 in my Sunday Flyer yesterday. Even at the
sale price, I'll stick with what I have. I carry several ink pads, too.
I understand color markers in your area are not that prevalent yet. In my
area you will find more stamps designed for multiple colors. These boxes
are relatively new (less than 2 years old). In no way do I believe the
artistic aspect of letterboxing is compromised by using various media to
achieve the placer's desired effect. Some clues will indicate "bring your
color markers." This is helpful, in my opinion.
speedsquare
--- katek38 wrote:
> I'm thinking I would like to try the pen option. I love my
> I would appreciate some feedback on what pens (kinds, brands) people
have liked the best.
> Thanks for your help,
> Fly
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Colors set. A little pricey, but use the 40%off coupons from Michaels or
JoAnn's in the Sunday flyers. There are 108 different colors, but I only
carry 24. I'll replace individual colors later. I saw Uchida markers,
regularly 2.99, on sale for 1.98 in my Sunday Flyer yesterday. Even at the
sale price, I'll stick with what I have. I carry several ink pads, too.
I understand color markers in your area are not that prevalent yet. In my
area you will find more stamps designed for multiple colors. These boxes
are relatively new (less than 2 years old). In no way do I believe the
artistic aspect of letterboxing is compromised by using various media to
achieve the placer's desired effect. Some clues will indicate "bring your
color markers." This is helpful, in my opinion.
speedsquare
--- katek38
> I'm thinking I would like to try the pen option. I love my
> I would appreciate some feedback on what pens (kinds, brands) people
have liked the best.
> Thanks for your help,
> Fly
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Re: Inkpad research results
From: portage_path (portage_path@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2005-11-21 17:14:36 UTC
View actual colors at www.stampin.com/online/accs/color-leplume.htm