Can You Use Other Brands of Ink with the Silhouette Mint?

[@ericagdesigns]

I literally started laughing when you cleaned the stamp and went to stamp again and the Black came shining through, nice and bright. That ranger ink is amazing

[@kdotbecca]

Hehe, Erica G! That ink just didn't want to stop!

[@amkarei]

Teehee...me, too!

[@Stacymc2012]

@@kdotbecca I loved the way you described it as "The Energizer Bunny of Stamps" LOL!

[@jaseharold3119]

Instablaster.

[@MarilynDIAZDESIGNS]

Hahaha, WOW that archival ink is PERFECT for the Mint stamps! Too funny but GREAT TO KNOW!

[@MariaFromTheInternet]

Fantastic video! I'm super impressed with how it handled the archival ink. Thank you so much for showing so many options and performing so many tests.

[@mikaylajohnson1792]

Thank you for posting this video! It is exactly the information that I need!!

[@kdotbecca]

Glad that you found the video to be helpful, Mikayla!

[@k8cre8s17]

LOL! The Ranger ink! Great video! Love to see more about different stamp designs, and ways to use the stamps other than just stamping!

[@kdotbecca]

Hehe, yeah, the Ranger ink didn't want to stop! I'm definitely planning on making more videos on the Silhouette Mint, and it really helps to hear about the kinds of videos you'd like to see. Thanks, Kate!

[@EmmaDayDesigner]

I was not too sure about the Mint machine before but this video made me want one - thanks for sharing :)

[@kdotbecca]

Glad you found the video to be helpful, Emma!

[@MrTian1212]

Just the right answer for my question marks!

[@timothymathetes]

Thanks so much for sharing as I was wondering about the same question. This is great to know. I just learned about the Mint and am thinking of purchasing a set for myself. Adebo (Tim's wife)

[@wandaschad7233]

I enjoyed your videos regarding the mint, I was not sure to purchase the mint. Watching how you work with other types of inks, pigments, dyes was very useful. The videos helped in the decision on purchasing, looking forwards to see what else you experiment with!

[@kdotbecca]

Hi, Wanda Schad! I'm so glad to hear the the Mint videos have been helpful for you!

[@icwyse]

Thank you Kristen. Excellent explanation.

[@nafordebi]

i bought the mint and have to say i wondered about this i'm glad you did it first it saved me a ton of time

[@kdotbecca]

Deborah viner - So glad that the video was helpful for you!

[@taniesavlasak]

Great video and super informative. Thank you for doing all that testing. We're moving at the moment but when we unpack I'm going to give this a try for sure!

[@kdotbecca]

Thank you, Taniesa! I'm so glad that you liked the video. Good luck with your move!

[@amkarei]

Your presentation is well done...thank you MUCH. AND, your voice is WONDERFUL! (Some "Presenters" have great info to pass on, BUT their voices are such that one would rather forego the info than to sit through "the pain".) Again, my thanks.

[@kdotbecca]

Thanks so much for the kind words, amkarei. I'm glad that you enjoyed the video!

[@hatemaliforobjection2414]

Oh my god i didn’t know that their re much kind of inks so much like this .?! Thanks a lot iam great full that I open this video

[@amydavis4945]

Thank you so much for making this video... it is exactly what I was searching for. I'm still trying to decide if the Mint is something I need in my life for what I'm wanting to do. I'm the kind of person that before I buy "nifty gadgets", I pour through hours of YT videos to see all the pro's and con's and to just see it in action by people that are both new to the craft or more "seasoned", so I can make an informed decision. One of the biggest things holding me back on the Mint was whether I could use different inks, or would be "forced" to use only the Silhouette inks. You answered that question here. So now the only thing kind of holding me back is that I'm very "frugal" and I absolutely hate wasting product.... and I don't like the amount of ink "wasted" in just getting a clean and clear stamping. I would much prefer to just coat the stamp (like regular stamps) and use it.... rather than "load" the stamp with ink. I also want to be able to switch colors easily, but I'm worried "old" colors will bleed through if I change to a different color. But I'm really drawn to the "make your own custom stamps". LOL I'm still just so torn as to whether this is the product for me.

[@rebeccaaldrich3396]

I'm glad you did this video because I was thinking about buying a Mint. Now I know that it's a trap. Thanks

[@jeffsouthard8352]

This is great! I'm hoping to use the 45x90mm stamps and Stazon solvent inks to do imprinting on cassette tapes. If it works well, it will really open up possibilities for boutique record labels that do short runs of tapes.

[@kdotbecca]

I hope that it works well, Jeff Southard! If you get the chance, please let us know about your results because this is an awesome idea for using the stamps and Stazon inks.

[@stephaniezavala7239]

Great video & useful information! Would love to see you do something with the Mint, Stazon and glass/plastic or metal!!!!

[@kdotbecca]

Thanks, Stephanie! I'm definitely planning on trying out the Mint stamps on different materials, and I really appreciate hearing about the kinds of materials that you'd like to see!

[@AlaneLane]

Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed your video ans really appreciate you doing the testing of the inks. Archival is my number one go to as of this date and for many years. It's just good to go overall. I laughed about the fact that it kept going 😂and going on for impression after impression that was hilarious.

[@emilygriffin125]

Thank you!

[@stillstunning]

Very helpful video

[@loriaragon2644]

Great testing... thank you! I look forward to your follow up on this :)

[@kdotbecca]

Thank you, Lori!

[@Alyathaean]

Thanks for the test! I'm ready to order a mint because they are on sale and a friend of mine is bringing me one from America :)

[@kdotbecca]

Glad that you found the video to be helpful, Alyathaean. Have fun with your Mint!

[@Hey_BK]

Great video! Thanks! I'd love to see more Mint vids. Also, you have a very pleasant sounding voice.

[@kdotbecca]

Thanks so much, Bethany! I'm definitely planning on making more Mint videos. Have you had a chance to check out this playlist of the other videos about that Mint that I've made so far? kzbin.info/aero/PLv4xrTdEjFgRMwYPKHj2k0W70Hv3Jfnr-

[@Hey_BK]

No, I haven't, Kristen. But, I'm going to check them out right now. Thanks! :)

[@ivanriobla]

thanks nice video good help, i just order the ranger ink ... new sub

[@Unionboggle]

great information to know. thanks!

[@pureviberecordings]

Do you think you could use screenprint inks or fabric inks as well??

[@kirstiethompson2645]

Were you able to figure out what type of gold ink could best be used with the mint stamps? I want to make a return address mint stamp and use it on dark envelopes like dark green or black. Just wondering if you figured out what type of gold ink works best with the mint stamps for that purpose?

Lo que estaba buscando, gracias !!!

[@clairearkwright1618]

I’d be interested to know if you’ve tried any fabric inks and what your results were....?

[@SunshineFL]

Ok now I should get it now The ink is so expensive. Good to know I can use other inks.

[@zibakhan9867]

Hi could you re try the metallic in with a re inker please... I'm so sure it will work.

[@kdotbecca]

Hi, Ziba! I don't have any metallic reinkers in my craft stash right now, but when I do have some, I'll be sure to try it out. Thanks!

[@savagetwin52]

Amazing! Someone on www.splitcoaststampers.com had a question about using the MISTI stamp platform with the Mint Stamps. So, I came across your videos and shared a link there to your two videos. This was an amazingly important video for me who have had the Mint with at least 15 additional stamp kits/sheets and never used it😨. But now after seeing this video, you bet I am going to start using it. Well, on to the follow up which I have also given a link on SCS! Thank you!

[@kdotbecca]

Rosetta Jenkins - I'm so glad to hear that the video was helpful, and thanks so much for sharing it on SCS! Re: the MISTI stamp platform with Mint stamps. You may have already checked it out, but I actually released a video just today where I tested the Mint stamps with the Tonic Studios Tim Holtz stamp platform : kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJewh35ubt6rY6c . It's a somewhat different tool, but I think that the results would be similar with the MISTI. Thanks, again, for sharing!

[@savagetwin52]

Kristen // k.becca Oh yes! Already saw it and shared.

[@pewpewcat7679]

I'm going to assume the kaisercraft ink pad would work well too since it's dye based?

[@lisaleone2296]

Thank you for this video. The reason I have decided against using the Mint is that you're pretty much relegated to using a single color ink for a while with a given stamp. In theory I could make multiple stamps if I wanted to use different colors, but I would rather just make photopolymer stamps and be able to use any ink pad.

[@CrafCraf]

Great video, I really enjoyed it but I think you should stick to the Archival Ink lol

[@kdotbecca]

Haha, Craf Craf! That ink just didn't want to stop!

[@michaellaellis]

Thank you for this video! I just got a Mint and wanted to know if I could use other inks because I am not really in a position to buy more Silhouette stuff right now BUT I have a friend who offloaded a LOT of her stamp stash to me!

[@kdotbecca]

Glad that the video was helpful for you, Michaella Ellis, and yay to getting a lot of your friend's stamp stash!

[@momthatblogs]

Hi. Stumbled upon ur vid, glad I watched it. I don’t have mint but I have the Casio Pomrie. I would like to ask if by this time the rubber still works well since u’ve been playing with different ink pads?

[@kdotbecca]

Hi, Iam Adelheid! Are you asking whether the stamps that I used with the other brands of ink are still good / usable? If so, yes they are! I've used some of the stamps months after I initially used them with other brands of ink. I usually need to reink the stamp, but the stamps themselves are still fine.

[@StellasScrappyCrafts]

LOL good ad for Ranger inks

[@erichhonneker3181]

just put inks out of a bottle on the stamps and you will be fine...the sytem works different...thats all...easy... Greetings and take care...

[@madjidaouchiche3792]

What is the best ink for the stamps made with silhoutte mint especially for red and blue ones?

[@kdotbecca]

Madjid Aouchiche - Silhouette America has a whole range of colors in their line, including red and blue. You can check out all of the available colors here : www.silhouetteamerica.com/shop/silhouette-mint-category/mint-ink-group

[@KitesiteBr]

Hi Kristen, tks for the vídeo! Do you think MINT original ink can be used to stamp wood? Will it hold on the wood?

[@kdotbecca]

Great question! I haven't had a chance yet to try stamping on wood. Are you looking to stamp something like balsa wood or wood veneer?

[@heidilynnm2602]

I haven't read the comments so I don't know if someone else has suggested this... However, you should probably skip the ink pads & use "Re-inker" bottles

[@kdotbecca]

Hi, Heidi Lynn M! The re-inkers are a great suggestion - I actually tested out a Distress Ink re-inker in the video and had pretty decent results - but I use inkpads because I don't have a lot of re-inkers (besides Distress re-inkers) and figure that's the case with a lot of people. But, yeah, definitely test re-inkers for other brands of ink if you have them!

[@robynnstanislowski-rodahl5898]

I want to make a stamp that I could emboss with ... Have you ever tried using stazon clear refill ? Or stazon embossing ink itself and use that on card stock?

[@kdotbecca]

Hi, Scott! I tested out the Versamark embossing ink in the follow-up to this video ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZnVn2qEaad4jdU ) , but I didn't realize that StazOn has an embossing ink. Do you have a link to it? I'd like to check it out!

[@momcani17]

What about using the ink refills from distress ink?

[@kdotbecca]

Hi, momcani17! I tested one of the Distress Ink reinkers starting at around the 7:22 mark in the video. I think that the results were pretty good! I only let the ink absorb for 3 minutes, but you might get even better results if you allow it to absorb for longer.

[@parrot340]

Hi have you ever tried a white in with the mint? If so where can i find some? as im struggling. thanks.

[@michaeljordan4737]

Would the stamp work with fabric screenprint ink?

[@kdotbecca]

Rex Toltec - I haven't tried the Mint stamps with fabric screen print ink, so I can't say whether this would work or not. Sorry I can't be of any help.

[@OwenPrescott]

I tried the ranger achival black ink however I find the black is too cold (blueish) compared to the Mints original neutral / warm ink. Can you recommend me any pads, I'm printing on painted wood and so I don't mind more rough looking stamps. I find at the moment my prints don't transfer very well on the wood so I'm really hoping for a good black ink pad I can use.

[@kdotbecca]

Owen Prescott - Of the inks that I've tried with the Mint stamps, I'd recommend the Versafine Onyx Black ink. It's a more warm, neutral black without any blue undertones. I haven't tried stamping with it on wood, but I have seen a couple of projects from others who have (on unfinished wood) with great results. This is an oil based pigment ink, so I'm not sure how it will work on a painted wood surface. If you haven't checked it out, here's a follow-up video where I test this ink and some other inks : kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZnVn2qEaad4jdU

[@hampus1250]

If you use stazon, can you use the stamp on plastic?

[@kdotbecca]

Hi, Hampus! The only type of plastic that I've tried with the Mint stamps & StazOn is acetate. You may have to experiment a bit, but I've gotten good results on clear acetate. Hope this helps!

[@dianeyoung2914]

As many have said, they are contemplating buying the mint but have questions regarding the inks. I was thinking that this would be really good for drawing images/characters but do you know if, once stamped , can they still be embossed so that I can then colour in the image?

[@pao2076]

hi can you reemplace the material to make them?

[@kdotbecca]

Hi, pao! Do you mean can you use something else as the stamp material? As far as I know, you have to use the Silhouette Mint brand stamp sheets to make the stamps. Hope this answers your question!

[@justindavidson6917]

Doesn’t the archival ink react with the paper

[@kdotbecca]

justin davidson - React in what way?

[@pepitapepona1886]

Pero igual, es horrible. Porque en ves de que se vea el circulo y el "hi", sale todo el cuadrado con color tambien, y no queda bien.

[@ConfidentPrincess]

Have you tried embossing with it

[@kdotbecca]

Hi, Confident Princess! I have tried embossing with the Mint stamps and different inks. In the follow-up video to this one ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZnVn2qEaad4jdU ), starting around the 1:15 mark, I test out Versamark Watermark Ink, and I also have a video showing my results with the Silhouette Mint brand ink and a bunch of different embossing powders ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6eqdpmKZ55po80 ).

[@kenaamber9639]

Can you make a test with edible ink?

[@kdotbecca]

Hi, Kena Amber! I've never used edible ink - can you suggest a good brand?

[@kenaamber9639]

Kristen Magee #wilton brand has a big variety of colors, also #americolor is very good quality food coloring, and #inkedibles sells edible ink for printers, if you happen to try any of this let me know what the result is!

[@SIMONETTA69]

Menos mal vi esto así no me compro la maquinita.

[@sebastienhamza8095]

You should not buy a Silhouette Mint machine, the company that manufactures the buffer sheets has stopped manufacturing the sheets. Indeed, the company CASIO stopped manufacturing consumables for the MINT machine in 2023, it's RUBBISH!!!