Compare Ink Blending Tools - Which is the Best?

[@RebeccaKeppel]

To see how I organize my Foam Applicators, check out this organization video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIeUf3infM6re7s To see an in depth video about Pink and Main's Mini Ergonomic Blending Brush, check out this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIeUf3infM6re7s See how much I love the Ergonomic Blending Brush that I chose it for my New and Must Have Crafty Supplies here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmmQl32wpq-Uoqs To see lots of Distress Oxide videos, check out my playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLk4tRUVuI1JrCLIvB_WVH7TXFaNDmuN2l

[@mistye277]

Thank you! I’m new to paper card craft and this helps narrow down what I might like to try next

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Glad to hear this was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@NiteOwlCrafter]

This was a really great video! I have arthritis in my hands. I have tried all of the tools in your video. I finally made my own out of a very unsuspecting item. It's not beautiful but it works. Thank you for an excellent video.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thanks so much! Glad you found something that works for you!

[@Elyse_Robinson_1]

I’m glad I’m not the only one that has pulled a chunk out of my foam trying to get it off 😂 great video, Rebecca!

[@RebeccaKeppel]

ALL. THE. TIME. 🤣 one of the main reason I buy multiple tools for all my favorite colors 🤪 Thanks, Elyse 😊

[@kathybogner6646]

What can I say? Staying home all the time is hard. So surprised to see another great video from you. I have several of the types of brushes you reviewed and agree with all you said. Please keep these videos coming!

[@RebeccaKeppel]

I know. It has been such a long, hard year. So appreciate you spending your time with me. Thank you for watching and always for your kind words. Have a wonderful, crafty day. :) Rebecca

[@dejewell60]

This video was very helpful! Thanks for sharing this comparison.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@candyclouston1412]

The adjustable collar on the Holtz brushes allows you to hold it down a bit to concentrate the bristles for more color. Scrapbook.com had domed blending sponges that work with the Holtz holders and are less apt to leave lines. I like the newer, softer brushes for softer color and no-brainer blending, but the sponges provide the biggest boost of color. I keep the Holtz for, as you say, more textured looks.

[@fionnawheatley9095]

Candy Clouston I love the scrapbook.com ones, but they are harder to store on the back of ink pads!

[@TheKlh54]

I appreciate this comparison! I have the scrapbook.com sponge heads but don’t find them much better. They leave more of an oval spot and are not very absorbent ,so oxides especially, get smeared on the cardstock.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Good to know! I never felt the need to try them because I do like the Tim ones so much!

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Good point!

[@RebeccaKeppel]

I know that is what the collar is technically for, but I could never get them to stay. :| Agree! The soft brushes make it really easy for a soft blend!

[@CricketsBay]

Great comparison. I wash the round blending foams with Dawn dish soap. Most of them go back to clean, brand new looking white, no staining. The reds and purples stain the foams pink sometimes. Black Soot dyes the foam the exact color of Seedless Preserves and it's permanent.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thanks for watching! My husband and I always joke about how Dawn is good for EVERYTHING lol! That is wild about the Black Soot!

[@stellaolejar9007]

What a great video. Thank you so much Rebecca, I have been pretty confused about all the blending tools out there. This was so helpful.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

I am so glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@chandhini22]

That's a great video. Thanks for sharing organisation and cleaning tips too.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thanks so much! And thanks for watching!

[@melissamuddle6459]

Amazon sells black handled, white bristled brushes in various sizes. I favor them because I purposefully don't clean my brushes. They look great on display and because they were so cheap I was able to get one for every color.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Nice!

[@BiteSizedCrafter]

Hmm I have an old make up brushes I never use that looks a lot like the Distress one.. Tempted to use that for ink blending now! lol

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Most of these were based on make up brushes so totally worth a try!

[@pattieduffy4992]

GREAT video, Very concise and informative. Thank You !

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thank you so much for saying so...and for watching!

[@beastybunny1]

If you are looking to buy the Pink and Main type brushes, Amazon sells a make-up brush which is the same thing but at a lower price point. I have only found the large size but they are half the price so I can buy more of them.

[@lndlcy]

With the long handled and ergonomic brushes do you clean them afterwards and do you only use one brush per colour so only use one brush for the orange one for pink fire er or you clean them off to use on a different colour next time

[@RebeccaKeppel]

I don't clean them much, although Pink & Main does sell a cleanser that is non toxic. I generally will buy one per color family. One for pinks, oranges, yellows and then either blend them out on paper or a micro fiber towel when changing hues.

[@lndlcy]

@@RebeccaKeppel thank you for coming back to answer so quickly. Much appreciated

[@CouzCat]

TFS. I’ve heard good things about the scrapbook.com blending foams. They fit the Tim Holtz handles. Apparently they leave very few edge marks since they’re domed not flat.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thanks for watching! I have stocked up on so many Tim Holtz ones that I havent bothered trying them, but some people do seem to get good results.

[@TheJournalCottage]

Good Morning Jennifer. I am a new 🐝 and I love your Chanel. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas. I’ve been very unwell since November. I’m thankful god led me to your Chanel. Hugs 🤗

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thank you so much for being here and spending time with me Cheryl. Hope you are feeling better soon! :) Rebecca

[@wendywilson1736]

Thank you. I asked for, and received the long handled brushes. I do prefer the lighter enhancement on my edges. So it look like I asked for the right type.😊 I will be using colored cardstock if I want colored backgrounds. I may also want to color my diecuts, also. I wanted brushes because the finger daubers hurt my arthritic fingers. I just want to enhance the edges. And maybe using my stencils.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

I hope you end up loving them!

[@preetirodricks1]

Love the comparisons .. gave me a real good idea of how they all blend and which one to try out. Thanks Rebecca!

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Glad to hear it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@shirleydesrochers4947]

Thanks a lot for this video. It helps me to understand the brushes.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@patriciatoscano9752]

As always some helpful hints that make it so easy to decide how to make choices... thank you 🙏

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@bethgintx]

Thanks for the very in-depth video. I have all of the same blenders/brushes and also love them for different reasons. I purchased the Nuvo ones, and couldn’t remember why, but I love how you used them to get the textured look. Will definitely try that. Thanks for sharing.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thanks so much for watching! I had the Nuvo's in the package for a while lol, but I am glad I finally brought them out! Thanks for spending time with me!

[@Bubs2375]

Great video... I have a few of the Tim Holtz blenders & spare pads which I loved using, when I had to stop crafting the popular blending tool was the double ended bristle brushes and at the time I'd had to stop working so was unable to buy them but my mum had gone to a "carboot sale" and spotted a few stalls selling unused "mens shaving brushes" so she bought them for me to try out and they were actually really nice to use, they gave me the lovely textured look that you created with the double ended brushes... When I found out I was going to get my own art space I started to look at what people were using and what new techniques there were, (omgoddess there were alot🤭)and thats also how I found your channel 🤗... I noticed crafters were using the long handled makeup style brushes, and I'd been gifted a full set for the previous Christmas, I hadn't used them and they were in a lovely round stand, so I'm really looking forward to trying them out and they'll definitely have a place on my craft desk...🤗... All I need now is some of the "ink oxides" to play with... Thank you again for sharing your knowledge with all of us... Have a wonderfully creative week ahead, take care & stay safe my lovely... 💫😷🤩👩🏼‍🎨🤩😷💫

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Aaah, shaving brushes! Brilliant! You will be very happy with the make up style brushes too I think! I am thinking about doing another video with some other blendable inks. Of course you know the Oxides are my favorites, but I am interested in trying a few others to see what their benefits are too! :) Thank you so much for stopping by and always sharing your ideas and kindness with me. Have a wonderful week my friend. Hugs, Rebecca

[@Bubs2375]

@@RebeccaKeppel You are very welcome... Yes I would be interested in another ink video, there seems to be sooo many different types of inks than there were before my health condition... But I'm looking forward to trying them all... ...💫🤗💫...

[@webdiva4u]

Thanks for this comparison. I have the craft ink blending brushes and I love them. I was wondering what was the best way to clean them. Perfect timing. Thanks again!

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thank YOU for watching! I was super excited about the new Pink and Main cleansing products because I am so bad... I never clean my brushes lol!

[@michelegourd5742]

Very helpful!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@msremech]

Perfect timing Rebecca! I can't get my ideas in the comments before you've already done a video on them! I've had a set of the long handled brushes in my Amazon cart off and on for a week and I keep going back and forth on the Pink & Main brushes. Kinda been going crazy!! Had not seen the Tonic or Tim Holtz brushes, but they've gone on my list as well. Thank you for pointing out the differences between all of their applications, it is very much appreciated by this newbie! I do have as many of the TH mini tools as I have ink pads which you recommended in one of your videos a while back and I love that. Can I request a video on embossing powders. I have so much trouble getting the powder to adhere and to melt no matter how much I use the little antistatic bag or the EK powder tool or how close or far away, how short or long I use the heat tool. My practice pieces turn out great, but.... well, let's just say I've ruined more than I've done successfully. Maybe it's cheap embossing powder. Does embossing powder expire? Anyway as always, thanks for all you do for us!!

[@RebeccaKeppel]

So glad it was helpful! An embossing powder video is a FANTASTIC idea! There are so many different kinds that are good for so many different techniques! Not sure about expiration, but I do have some very old powders that I can try out to test the idea! Thank you so much for this idea! Into the queue it goes :) Have a wonderful, crafty week!

[@judyconstantino9838]

Thank you so much for including how to clean the brushes! It looked like your cardstock stayed in place on that white mat you were using. Is that the case and, if so, will you let us know what the mat is called and where it can be purchased? Your videos are always so helpfulness!

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Yes! The white mat is the Waffle Flower Water Media Mat. Since it is high grade silicone it really stays in place on your work surface AND cardstock stays in place on it! Even the little die cut heart didn’t slide around while I was ink blending on it. I have the mat linked in my supply list above. :) So glad to hear it was helpful and thanks for watching!

[@shonaaustin2123]

Good information. Hope to remember it all

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Glad it was helpful! It will be here if you ever need to re-watch! Thanks for spending time with me!

[@BeverlyLeeCreates]

This was super helpful! I’ve been looking at the short handle brushes for a little while I wanted to try them. I have the Tim Holtz and amazon brushes! Thanks for sharing I have to get the pick cleaner thingy cause I already have squeaky clean from Brutus Monroe.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

So glad it was helpful! I am so happy with the Brutus Monroe cleanser! I like how it doesn't have a really chemical smell! And that new scrubber is awesome. Very happy with how it all works together. I'll actually start cleaning my brushes lol!

[@PEPSIKERR]

Great video. Thank you. Now how do you wash your microfiber cloths? By themselves or with other clothes? I have those same clothes but haven’t washed them yet. Thanks and have a great day.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thank you! It was recommended to me to wash them by themselves. I had a bunch of those microfiber towels in the past and just threw them in with other things and ended up with strings and fuzzies all over them. Now I have a new batch of them. This time I just did a small load of only micro fiber towels and they came out great1

[@trudymiller2713]

Great video. I’d like to know if you get the same blending results using the distress inks? I really do not want to buy another set of inks even though I like the ease with which distress oxides blend.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Some crafters do get the same results from Distress Inks. Personally I do not. I struggle to blend out regular Distress Inks. You can see my 8 Reasons Why I Love Distress Oxides Video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp6maal_ptCco6M

[@jennifermitchell9282]

Great video, more please! Can you use other inks or does the brand your using work best? Just learning so I appreciate!

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thank you so much! Personally I love Distress Oxides for the easiest blending techniques, but I am planning a video of sharing different inks that also work well with blending! It's in the queue!

[@cherin6037]

Hey Rebecca thank you AGAIN for another great comparison. Looks like a mixture of brushes might just be the answer UNLESS you know you have a consistent single style. (Not there yet.) However, Like you, I’ll never be known for a “light touch.” :). I should know, but can’t recall which paper trimmer you use?

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Hi Cheri! Thanks so much for watching! Good to know I am not the only heavy handed crafter out there lol! I talk about my two favorite trimmers in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6euY6avZ8h3fNU

[@cherin6037]

@@RebeccaKeppel Thanks Rebecca. I am clearly driving myself wonky over simple guillotine purchase...please see comments under your referral "2 fav trimmers video." :) Maybe you can put me out of my self-imposed misery? :)

[@rochellenowik9875]

Cute curly hair today. I like the long handle brushes best as I always get a harsh line when using the foam pads. The big pink and main brushes are just too big IMHO.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thanks! It's definitely easier to blend out lines when you're using Oxides, but I agree the brushes seem to allow the smoothest lightest blend. I really only use the big Pink and Main's for full coverage, i.e. covering an entire card front. I like to do scenes so one for sky and one for grass is great for me. I do like how quickly they get the job done. :)

[@emptynestscrapper961]

Thanks for a great comparison it was really useful! Have you tried the scrapbook.com rounded foam that fit on the Tim Holtz handles? I’ve been curious about those but have not tried them yet.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

I haven't, but I am happy enough with the performance of the Tim Holtz tools and have SO many of them, that I didn't think it was worth it. :)

[@emptynestscrapper961]

@@RebeccaKeppel thanks

[@melissamuddle6459]

The rounded Scrapbook.com foams do not leave weird lines like the TH flat ones.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Good to know!

[@ruthkimber2487]

Very interesting...thank you

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thanks for watching!

[@dianebolton1467]

Has anyone tried the i-crafter i-brush ink applicators? I saw them on a video by Jennifer McGuire. Pretty expensive at 10 finger brushes for $40. would love some feedback from "every-day" crafters.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

I thought they were way over priced and I am not really a fan of the finger tip daubers, but I too would love to know if anyone else has tried and loved them!?

[@tcconnection]

It went so fast, what you said, hard to tell what you were using . Maybe a ratings chart on what worked best with laying the tools down sideways on a space in a big chart?

[@RebeccaKeppel]

I found in the end it wasn't really what worked best, but what worked in certain situations.

[@lindataylor566]

❤️❤️❤️❤️😍❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank You 😊

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@Ninjamom4]

❤️❤️❤️

[@RebeccaKeppel]

:)

[@judyconstantino9838]

Helpful...not helpfulness! 😂

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Gotta love autocorrect 🤣