Oh yeah.don't forget to shake it occasionally to help it dissolve, and before you use it. There are plenty of ways to find deer antler. I have made several of those also, 1/2 pad, 1 pad, and 2 pads stuffed into a 1 quart bottle of vinegar and left to rust away ( usually takes 2 - 4 weeks to dissolve ) Makes a nice brown stain, and great for simulating real rust. Alcohol is relatively cheap, so I just mix it in the bottle itself, using an eye dropper for better control of strength ( with the amount used marked on the side ). When in doubt, start with a lighter mix and you can always kick it up adding a stronger wash. And TJ is correct, only use true Ink.Īlso, don't forget the tried and true method of using white vinegar with steel wool stuffed into the bottle. One is really heavy on the India Ink, and is sometimes way to strong. I have used brown, red, black, yellow, and orange. I am going to have to try blue as Rick suggested. One is really heavy on the India Ink, and is sometimes way to strong. I have my standard black wash in at least 3 different strengths. It's a cheap, easy, and highly effective technique so give it a try.Īs Rick and Lance above have pointed out.make up several different mixes. This application and wiping produces a nice effect on it's own.
Just keep straight alcohol and a rag and/or q-tips handy and wipe vertically downward if you got an odd look. Ink and alcohol runs differently from paint so you do have to babysit it a bit until it dries to make sure you don't get odd pooling or mottling. Bottom line: unlike the minwax which resulted in a very dark rosewood, this stuff is black. My neck already had 5-6 coats of minwax ebony, so my results may've been influenced by that. Alcohol strength doesn't seem to matter so I go with 70%. 2 ounce bottle 3.99 USD and 2 ounces will cover many dozens of necks. I use Higgins brand ink that I bought at Michaels. On occasion I may go slightly lighter or darker. As mentioned I have a bottle of 1 tsp/pint of alcohol that I use for lighter surfaces and another bottle of 2 tsp/pint for darker surfaces. It's a good idea to have a few different strengths on hand. I originally picked it up from a George Sellios video. If you want to grab reinkers for your favorite ink pad or that must-have item from your wishlist before they are gone, ClearSnap products are available online at and Amazon.There is probably no singular technique that contributes more to the realism of roads and structures than the wash so it is certainly worth putting into your weathering arsenal. Will it be Ranger? Or Imagine Crafts? Or store brand products? Or will no one get it, further shrinking the big box's paper crafts foot print?
(Joann's is only showing a handful of Colorbox SKUs available in store when I search.) Who will get that shelf space is a big question. We will miss you! Not having quality companies like ClearSnap means less investment in the industry - in the form of marketing, advertising, new products and creative ideas, which is bad for everyone.Īccording to the Michaels website, my local store has about two dozen Colorbox SKUs stocked. And of course, Stampin' Up! and Close to My Heart will continue to provide stamping ink to the direct sales market as well.Īsked about the impact the closure of ClearSnap will have on the stamping segment, Hero Arts CEO Aaron Leventhal told Scrapbook Update:ĬlearSnap is a long-time contributor to the stamping market and I’m sorry to hear they will no longer lend their innovative approach and quality products to our industry.
The closure of ClearSnap will leave Ranger and Imagine Crafts to fight it out as the major brand players in the retail ink market, along with contributions from companies such as Lawn Fawn, Hero Arts, and others.
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