Distress Ink 101: The Many Uses of Distress Ink

[@andreajohnsMyPotteryBliss]

Your trick of storing each colors blending sponge in the base of the ink pad is genius. What a great idea.

[@mariabarnet9011]

I really appreciated your video because you showed us something no one else has shown: that you can store the pad under the ink so you can reuse it another day. All the other KZbinrs show using a fresh pad each time which is a very expensive way to go about it. Thank you for your honesty.

[@doryhousel9301]

I am new to distress inks. Bought my first set today for bible journaling. I’m excited to start using them. Thanks for a great tutorial. 💕

[@wendygan8213]

This is by far one of the most informative video on Distress Ink I have come across. Awesome!😊

[@Honeybee1975..]

Glad I came across your video. Was wondering about the different ways one could use distress inks.

[@SonShine007]

Hi, I'm fairly new to stamping/crafting & I just got 5 Distress ink mini kits (4 each) & 11 individual regular sized Distress Oxide colors on a mega sale plus I was able to use coupons! Now I know some neat ways to use my inks! Thanks so much for the great tips! Very helpful!!! :)

[@hazelgratton5857]

Thank you for these tips! Just about to embark on using some distress inks and these tips are brilliant, can’t wait to get started

[@joannedonovan9489]

Thank you for all of your videos on You Tube! I'm enjoying watching & learning from them!!

[@SharitCreations]

I love the use of laminating paper. I have a laminating machine. So this is another use I can use it for. Thank you!

[@susanhamilton3212]

Thank you, full of great tips there, especially that you can use distress ink instead of clear embossing ink. Very economical, saves having to keep so many ink pads going.

[@lauramartin7300]

I have several squares of distress ink. I Just got supplies to be able to do embossing,and only got 1ink pad for it. Glad to see I can use distress inks. Now will get more use out of them. Have to try all this. Lol thanks for showing.

[@Justanne77]

Thank you for showing these techniques I especially liked the embossing with distress ink and how to enhance a stamp by using versa ink. Hope you show some more techniques for crafting soon. ❤💚💙

[@bluecurlygirl]

Invaluable stuff here. Didn't even think of half of these. Thank you so much.

[@brendamerchant7921]

Just learned so much for tips on using the distress inks I already have. This video is why I'm subscribing.

[@Judylou09]

Thank you so much! My church members have asked me to create something to put letters of gratitude to our pastor who has worked tirelessly to keep our congregation together through technology during this time of isolation. I have decided to make a journal that will have not only the letters but also funny FB memes, newspaper headlines and serious reflections. I have a new Dylusions journal but had struggled at what I should do for the cover and also the background color on the pages. Your ideas will work like a charm! THANK YOU SO MUCH! New subscriber

[@matkinmom98]

This video is amazing. Saved me sooo much of my sanity. Thank you!!

[@susanthompson6803]

I learned so much! ❤️ Thank you for all of your great ideas!

[@janine.e.y.e.]

THANK YOU! I’ve been having trouble getting the right look with my distress inks and water - your paper towel trick has finally given me what I was looking for. Much appreciated!

[@moosedawg71]

Thank you SO much for the tip of using Versamark with distress ink for stamping! I've not seen or heard that before, and I've lately been pricing dye inks for stamping, and egads it's expensive to get a decent set, yet I have quite a lot of the distress inks already. You've saved me a ton of money for the time being! :)

[@ThunderStruck15]

You can also use regular crayola markers to paint like you do with the inks. They’re quite vibrant.

[@alrivas84]

Really enjoyed your tutorial of the many uses of distressed inks. I just recently received some and been wanting to figure out a way to use them.

[@mmemonarch]

Great ideas, thank you! I just bought a ton during black Friday

[@kitdubhran2968]

This was so awesome. Especially the versa mark. I have a versamark ink pad and have been disappointed for a while at how the distress inks stamp blotchy. I’m going to try your method and see if it helps! Also, keeping the foams under the mini ink pads! Mind blown. 🤯

[@triciaconner291]

Great intro to these inks! Thank you!

[@bevybee2012]

Loved all of your techniques

[@CraigsOverijse]

Great ideas thanks for the share a small tip for you I personally do not use the flat ranger tool for blending flat colours on a background I use one that is dome shaped by Nuvo but I think ranger have the domes also now so you can just purcahse some of those for your handle its much easier to not get a large blob on your background if you use that shape of tool. Also Tim Holtz says with backgrounds when using the pick up technique if you dont like it let it dry and redip it.

[@Kittyluver226]

Thank you for all of these great tips! I just bought my first set of distress inks, and can't wait to try some of your techniques out.

[@pegeggeggleston4315]

This is the first video I've seen on distress ink and it is so fabulous. You did a wonderful job, now I just need to run out and get started. Your instruction was great. Thanks for sharing. Love PegEgg

[@julielynn1070]

Love this. Thanks for sharing. Just got my first set of distress ink!!

[@colleencrownhart7762]

Thank you! I've been wanting to learn how to use these inks, and your video gave me lots of great and helpful information!

[@deborahbloom7429]

very informative. thank you. I just purchased all the packs and didn't realize how spotty they would stamp. Wasn't expecting. thsnks for the tip with the versmark.

[@valeriestarr4056]

Best video I have seen! You explain it all so well!!

[@udderlycrafty6927]

Valerie Starr thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful! 😊

[@cindysamp1510]

Can you tell me what Avery Elle stamp you're using around minute marker 6:30 of this video? Thanks

[@lizford2498]

I did not know you could emboss with distress inks! Enjoyed your video and all the techniques.

[@lesleyhiggin475]

This is wonderful, I’m only just starting to branch out into other mediums. Your video makes me feel I CAN do it, thank you

[@magicinhands]

Very helpful and useful video 👍👍👍thanks for sharing! Stay safe and stay healthy!

[@christopherseba5937]

Do you have to use card stock, I've tried using mixed media paper and it doesn't look anything like how your card stock looks, I'm trying to come up with own translucent background but still be able to ad detailed colors on top🤔

[@MissKellyBean]

This was SO helpful! I learned a ton, and now i really want to try these tips!

[@MyCardArt]

I like these inks and use them all the time and they are great. 👍🏻🦋

[@gabbyg561]

I love this video, as I wanted to color my work but don't have the budget to buy all kinds of stuff. Thank you for showing what can be done with a set of distress ink pads and a few basic tools. That card is so pretty. Umm, a suggestion. Could you put links to where we can purchase the tools shown in the video?. I would think mostly Amazon, which would be great if I could purchase them there.

[@evamooney2953]

In the original image what's the name of the colour that's 2 rows down and 2 rows across in the tin on the right

[@lisawik7234]

I was getting ready to toss these in the trash. Thanks! I didn't realize that a light touch was needed when applying

[@RecraftedByCarol]

Just found your video , love how you painted with the distress inks and the heat embossing, looks like I'm going shopping !!

[@paulad2527]

I just bought my first set of Distress Inks. Great info! Thanks!

[@mariaantoniou7090]

Paula DeVoy do they sell them by set or just one by one?..:)

[@evaroset9376]

ΜΑΡΙΑ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΟΥ as far as I know you can only get the minis in a set of 4, but the regular size I don’t think you can, hope I could help! :)

[@bluecurlygirl]

Me too!

[@janmitchell9584]

Really enjoyed your video. Can’t wait to get started!

[@deborahanne9793]

Great idea to have the laminated paper under your cardstock for blending? Thank you!

[@lesleyjackson8909]

Fab tips thank you so much will definitely try using my distress inks more than I have! 👏🏼

[@nancynixon9592]

Great tutorial. What is the best paper to put distress ink on?

[@trinaedwards9230]

i have stays on ink but not bersermark can i used it instead .

[@SharitCreations]

Do you use printer paper or watercoloring or mixed media paper? My dad is giving me the entire distress ink 1" pads for Christmas. I have wanted those so long but can't afford all of them.

[@francyren8178]

Very very very useful! Thank you and cheers from Italy 😊

[@luvmorrisey20]

I don't have embossing ink, can I use Distress Oxide or Archival Ink to emboss?

[@biancaletourneau2530]

Hi, Where do you take these package with ink? Thank you

[@juanalubian6355]

Thanks for all different ideas

[@Bgsqlila]

Do you ever use just one blending piece for all colors ? Or is it recommended to have the felt for each color like you did?

[@udderlycrafty6927]

jlt1984 I have one foam piece for each color. I wouldn't use the same foam for all the colors because it will become muddy.

[@Bgsqlila]

Udderly Crafty great, thank you :)

[@gaylawheat]

Love theses Distress inks 👏

[@chrisf5659]

Can we embossing after using distress oxide ? ( with the pen first and embossing in gold and then put the distress )

[@saragravina3199]

Thank you this is brilliant. I just got distress inks so wanted to refresh my memory of the different techniques and you have shown all of them.

[@Fzubairk]

Brilliant video Needed this as i was planning to buy distress inks Thank you so much

[@elizabethdreier7582]

I enjoyed watching this video! Thank you so much! I've subscribed to you, now, and look forward to learning more!

[@DinjaDONUT]

Hi thanks for all the info! Do I need to clean the pad after working with the distress ink?

[@susanelisd5584]

Great video, very clear and helpful. Thankyou.

[@minimba0911]

Can I use this ink to stamp on fabric

[@hileona]

I really needed this video! You did a great job showing the various techniques to get the most out of the uniqueness of distress inks. I was so lost..mahalo!!!

[@rebeccafiveash4335]

Thankyou for all you're teaching us.

[@beverlys6796]

do you used special paper for the water color look (like water color paper) or will plain card stock work

[@lesleenielsen7168]

Very informative. Thank you

[@semajrn1]

thank you for your detailed video... so informative... The price of 4 mini ink pads is more expensive than just one standard distress ink pad. Am I correct in thinking that the standard pads (3x3") hold as much ink as 9 mini ink pads? (1x1") It seems so much more economical to purchases one large pad..

[@udderlycrafty6927]

A mini ink pad is about 1/3 of the size of the regular pad. You are able to purchase more colors for your money by getting the min ink pads. Plus, they last a really long time and are easier to store.

[@slow-and-steadycreationkor4909]

New to stamping. Just gifted a stamping platform which I'll use to compensate for some dexterity challenges. Any more ultra-practical tips or work-arounds? Thanks for this video

[@joannedonovan9489]

Do you have to use watercolor paper to blend with the Distress Inks? Or is it just "recommended"?!!

[@sharilynwagner8394]

Thank you for sharing! How fun! How are you supposed to store these inks?

[@abhilashajain2217]

Which stamping tool have you used? Could you please share the link to it? Thanks

[@AbiNomac]

What is the link you said you would have in the description box for the hamptom art stamp perfect stamp precisioning tool please. As it is not there.

[@darladoxstater8528]

The Hampton Art tool was pulled off the market for patent violations.

[@rosemarysurockart2111]

I loved this video. I just bout those distress inks . This video was so helpful. TFS.

[@CreativeChez]

Thank you so much for the tutorial! Helped me out so much on learning how to do the basics!!

[@bethnewman840]

Great ideas!! Thank you!! I am just starting out and I had no idea I could do some of these things.

[@mandyd446385]

I learned a lot from you! Thank you so much for taking the time to inform us! Excellent video! TFS😀👍😊

[@kaleighhennigar9506]

Where did you get your stamping platform? I think you mentioned adding a link for it in the video but i dont see any links in the description or the comments... If you could give me the link, that would be awesome! Thx!

[@udderlycrafty6927]

I was using the Hampton Art Stamp Perfect tool. I purchased mine from hallmark scrapbook.com, but for some reason I am having issues finding it online! Sorry

[@margaretgould1521]

I had no idea these products existed!

[@sinyee8158]

Hello, i am planning to use distress inks for layering stamped images. May i know if the versamark ink will ruin my distress ink stamp pad?

[@udderlycrafty6927]

If you tap your stamp onto a scrap paper to get most of the versamark off, it will be fine

[@sinyee8158]

@@udderlycrafty6927 thank you so much!!

[@TheRindyrae]

I just found your video. I wanted to use ink distress for backgrounds in my coloring books.

[@ae5631]

great video for a beginner like me. thank you 💖

[@beatrice6394]

Thank you, for all the ideas!!

[@RSharp515]

Great ideas! I just got several colors last night and now I've got lots of ideas for them! Thanks. :-)

[@beearnold6418]

What do you use to seal the paper?(since you are using wayer based) great video!

[@juliemyatt3697]

Fab. Great that there’s no background music.

[@Dream-qq2in]

Thank you ! I really loved your stamp positioner . Can you tell me where can I buy it ? Or the brand name please?

[@udderlycrafty6927]

It's by Hampton Art but they aren't being sold anymore. I got mine about 2 years ago.

[@sayalikarnik1867]

Wow ..this video is very helpful ..thanx ..

[@dawnmariecameron3319]

Can the foam pads be washed or throw away every time and apply new pads every time

[@udderlycrafty6927]

You can probably wash them, but I have a foam pad for each color. You can also use the same pad for very similar colors.

[@dawnmariecameron3319]

Udderly Crafty thank you for replying that’s very kind of you

[@WendysCraftDen]

Thank you for sharing this video. I bought quite a few of these little ink pads and thought I could stamp with them but i'm getting blotchy results I will try your method of versamark ink after i finish my lunch. xxxxWendy

[@mumzthewurd1]

This is a great video! Thanks

[@AimzS94]

I find that if I don't actually press quite heavily with the blending tool I barely get any colour at all - who knows where I'm going wrong..! Great video, easy to follow - thanks!

[@julieprince77]

you do have to keep adding more ink to build it up. But if you have had your pads for a while and used up all the ink, then you may need a refill. If the ink simply dried up and isnt getting onto your dabbers, then you may need to refresh the ink pad. if you dont know how to refresh the ink pad, google how to refresh my ink pad. basically you go buy a refresher and add it to your ink, I have never had to do it yet, but i know people who have had to.

[@nescofiets]

I like your tric using versamark ink in combination with the distress ink for stamping! I was looking for more coloured inkpads, but now I saw your tric I won't have to buy more. Because I already have all the distress inks. :-D Thanks!

[@annettekurlemann353]

Hi. Where can I get the stencils.

[@1elitegeek]

Thank you for this, some really cool simple techniques to get started with these inks, I understand how to use them now 😄

[@ImGinaMarie]

Thanks for sharing your time!!! Great info, do some more on other products you have used!

[@cyanadejesus8195]

Beautiful. It looks like the same thing I do with Arteza watercolor pens. I can't see myself wasting money on all these Distress Ink stamps. That stresses me out. 😂😂😂l

[@abigb5043]

What kind of paper do you use?? I'm a begginer. I have my distress ink unused

[@udderlycrafty6927]

Abi Gb I use Canson XL watercolor paper for any type of method that involves water and Neenah Solar White for just stamping/coloring with markers or colored pencils.

[@kathleenmills7452]

Do you wash the foam each time before storing, or do you just store it up side down underneath?

[@udderlycrafty6927]

Kathleen Mills I don't wash the foam. In fact, the more ink on the foam, the better!

[@kathleenmills7452]

Thanks! Loved your video!

[@Virgina76]

Great ideas