Ink Comparison! Why I chose these AND how I use them!!

[@cindiochs1921]

This is such great information. Now, if only i can remember it😊

[@amyswares]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@judyconstantino7035]

Amy, waving hello right back at ‘ya! I find ink comparisons SO helpful! Thank you for taking the time to do this and for the great explanations. ❤️🐾😊🌵

[@amyswares]

Thanks friend! ❤️❤️❤️

[@nancyglaspie6735]

Im a former stampin up demonstrator. I still use those dye inks. I have oxides too. The distress inks used to be for "distressing"!

[@amyswares]

Makes sense with the distressing! Thanks so much for watching!

[@marblegal7372]

Very valuable information, Amy! Always nice to see such great comparisons of inks since there are so many options.

[@amyswares]

So happy you like it! Thanks

[@juliehulver461]

Just bought some Catherine Pooler sets on sale after seeing you use them on your channel. This was a great comparison!

[@amyswares]

I'm so happy you like it!

[@yvonnetomenga5726]

@Amy's Wares • Amy: This was a great comparison video. The side-by-side comparisons of the inks really showed their different qualities. Thank you for taking the time to do this comparison. Your advice on foam versus bristle applicators & foam versus felt ink pads was also helpful. 👍

[@amyswares]

Yay! I'm so happy it helped!

[@michelegourd5742]

Amy, you explain it do well!! I love both the distress inks!! They are my favorite!!

[@amyswares]

Thanks so much for watching

[@bethjeans3780]

Such a nice explanation! 👏 I’ve used foams for Distress Oxides since the first Oxides came out - they’re my favorite inks for blending and I see them as velvety. I switched from flat Ranger foams to Ranger’s newer domed foams, and although blending was 100% fine with flat foams, the ease using the domed foams made my jaws drop. (I also tried another brand’s domed foams and they were a bit less soft than Ranger’s, “scratchier” for lack of a better word. I also don’t like blending with brushes, though part of that is some arthritis in my hand/old minor injury. I can’t get comfortable no matter how they’re held. But if I want the lightest touch in the universe I use Tim Holtz “lipstick” brushes or Clarity’s, but very very rarely.

[@amyswares]

I will have to try the ranger foam domes. I have tried another brand but not ranger I don't think. Thanks so much for watching!

[@AlysonGold]

This is such a great video. I loved seeing how the Oxides compared to the Inks and also to the CP inks. I really like the CP inks. I really like seeing the comparison of colors.

[@amyswares]

I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks

[@patnorris3045]

Thanks for taking the time to demo. Have a great weekend!

[@amyswares]

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching

[@yvonnecole1831]

A lot of great info Amy which sheds more light on comparisons. Thanks 😊

[@amyswares]

I'm glad that you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@patriciawilson4135]

Super helpful. I always wondered what the comparison of the inks was. Thanks so much.

[@amyswares]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@laurenz.-queenlorecreation668]

Great info! Thank you! D.O's and CP inks are my go to's as well. I have found the same thing with using brushes and D.O inks. When I stamp with my CP inks and am using a misting, I will often(especially if it's a sentiment) ink my sentiment then use a blending brush on over the ink sentiment. I find that it helps avoid blotchy spots or over saturation. ❤

[@amyswares]

Oooh good tip. Thanks friend!

[@debs55695]

Great comparison of the inks and lots of great tips!!

[@amyswares]

Many thanks for watching

[@amigasi]

This was a very helpful video with the information we all need to have in hand! Thank you ❤

[@amyswares]

So happy that you found it helpful!

[@Jackin2002]

Really enjoyed your video on ink comparisons.

[@amyswares]

Thanks so much! Glad you like it!

[@craftycs8917]

Hi Amy we are new subscribers to your channel. Thank you for creating such an informative video. Happy Crafting from Scotland.x

[@amyswares]

Awww hiya! Thanks for subscribing and for the lovely note! I'm so glad you found it helpful! Cheers from Michigan in the US.

[@marcydobbs1653]

Due to 2 types of arthritis I can't use the type of brushes you do. I can use the types that I can grip with my whole hand or with multiple fingers. Because of this, blending isn't the main part of my creating. Love your cards and watching you creating.

[@amyswares]

I'm so sorry to hear about the arthritis. I have other friends that also really struggle with ink blending for that reason. Have you looked at all into using gel plates for blending? I know my friend Al who is a wiz with the gel plate uses hers a lot when her pain is flaring. She does a short every Monday about ideas with Gel Plates. Here's a link if you want to check it out. www.youtube.com/@AlisonHeikkila/shorts My friend Ardyth also get's some great blends with ink pads and her gel press. Hope that helps! Have a great week!

[@MarcyM_]

Fabulous comparison, Amy 🙏 👍🏼

[@amyswares]

I appreciate you watching!

[@anneslattery7495]

Thanks for all the wonderful tips Amy, especially about the brushes and the foam. ❤

[@amyswares]

You are so very welcome!!! I appreciate you watching!

[@melissazabower339]

I use oxides mostly. I have a few stampin' up dye ink pads but I usually reach for the oxides. I like them for blending with stencils.

[@amyswares]

Oxides are great for sure!!

[@mellyj3874]

Thanks for the comparison, it was really helpful 😊

[@amyswares]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks

[@liane_kelly]

Great explanation, for those new to crafting, that would be most helpful as it can be overwhelming with all the choices available. TFS

[@amyswares]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@janiceweigand-uh2mb]

Very informative video. I just got some CP ink pads and they are very juicy as you said. Thanks for all the great info.

[@amyswares]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!!

[@Mari-cre8s]

Thank you for a really well done, functionally useful comparison of these ink types! I never gave thought to the difference between the types of ink pads themselves…. have even bought felt ones that seemed dry from the outset. Now I am thinking they were just old! You totally got me hooked on CP inks (and getting reinkers with all my inks), and I love the rich colors! Terrific video…definitely passing the link along! Happy Weekend! 🧑🏼‍🎨😀👍🏻👍🏻

[@amyswares]

I appreciate you friend

[@carloshaun7297]

Great comparison! Thank you!

[@amyswares]

Thanks for watching

[@AlisonHeikkila]

Fantastic video and so helpful!

[@amyswares]

Thanks Al

[@LisaVornhagen]

Thank you! That is very helpful!

[@amyswares]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!!

[@tammyh1010]

Great information!

[@amyswares]

Thanks so much

[@muskadobbit]

Nice explanation

[@amyswares]

Thanks for watching!

[@guardself921]

Great video. With so many amazing inks on the market. I’m always curious on the reason for why someone picks which inks.

[@amyswares]

I'm so glad that you like it! Thanks for watching!

[@marilync9271]

Very informative video, Thank you! I wish someone would do a COLOR comparison video on different ink brands. It may be a hard task to take on, but I have mainly stampin up inks and have just a very few of another brand ink. I would love to see a comparison video of what inks in stampin up compare to another brand as far a color match? Hope that makes sense. So if I have a certain color in stampin up and it has a color match in another brand, I would avoid buying that same color in the other brand. I kinda wish I hadn't bought just all SU inks when I began, but you live and learn, right? Nothing wrong with them, just want to branch out a little more

[@amyswares]

Yea that would be nice to have that for sure. Maybe do a search in KZbin or Google for su comparative ink colors? I don't have SU otherwise I might be able to help you. Thanks so much for watching and for the note!

[@gingerpayne7310]

Amazing tips for both types of inks- for the CP inks do you collect from both side of the collection or just one side of the collection.

[@amyswares]

I have them all :) full set syndrome for sure with me and CP inks!

[@hilarygreek7830]

Very helpful! ❤ How do you decide between CP ink and Distress? Just by color? Or does it also depend on what you are doing with it?

[@amyswares]

Yea I would say technique probably dictates it most. Meaning the end result and the best technique to get me there. Thanks for watching friend!

[@carolineluckey1559]

Why cant I make a helpful statement about ergonomic type blending brushes for people who have arthritis?

[@carolineluckey1559]

My reply to help the person with arthritic hands kept getting deleted.

[@amyswares]

Have you seen the wide ones from Altenew? I think those have helped people with arthritis. Also, you can use a brayer and ink pads on a gel plate as another option for blending that I know some friends will do when their pain is bad. I hope that helps! Thanks for watching.