Thank you so much for doing a shorter video, Mary. The live today was 8:00 a.m. our time, & this girl is NOT a morning person - waaay too early for me! LOL One thing to add to the ink smooshing category of Oxides is to use cheap photo paper for the smooshing. I learned this at Splitcoaststampers during one of their challenge events. As far as I know, it works only with Oxides. Smoosh your ink(s) onto a slick surface, like for any ink smooshing. You can do one color at a time, or multiple colors. Add water to the ink(s), take your photo paper - I used some I got at Dollar Tree - and smoosh it (front side down) into the ink(s). Then dry it. You can use a heat gun (I have), but even if you are very careful, it will warp the paper. I don't know if the Ranger Heat It tool or a hair dryer would cause less warping, since they don't get as hot, but the ink has to be dry, however you do it. Then just continue smooshing/layering colors, drying between layers. After putting on the last layer of ink, dry the panel. Then, when you are sure you're done with the ink smooshing, take a damp baby wipe & wipe down the paper. I generally wipe in one direction, one pass at a time, & change the part of the baby wipe I'm using with each swipe, so I'm not just dragging ink around the panel. The chalkiness will disappear, & the colors will POP! I don't know how it works, but it's impressive. I don't know if you absolutely HAVE to use a baby wipe, or if just a damp cloth would work. I've tried by rewetting a baby wipe that had dried out, which worked, but I don't know if it's the moisture or whatever they put in baby wipes that achieves the effect. Once you've wiped down your panel, you're done with it - other than using it on a project, of course. :) As far as I know, you can't go back & add more ink smooshing, though, after you've wiped it down. It's a really cool effect, though. I think Tim Holtz originally came up with the technique, but I'm not totally sure about that. But with the Dollar Tree photo paper, at least when I got it, it came with 8 letter-size sheets in a pack, so even if you made all full A2-size panels, that's 32 panels for a little over $1.25! Anyway, just thought I'd add that to your list. Thank you again for sharing this. Hopefully the next live will be at a later time in the day, and I'll be able to join in. Take care, & have a wonderful day! :)
Thank you for taking the extra time to offer a condensed version of the live! Lots of good information here and love the tips on using contact paper! Great cards! 🩷👍
I could not get a good oxide blend until I changed tools. I the felt pads on the handles first, then brushes. I finally switched to the dome foams and that gives me the best blend. I love my oxides!
Lou Collins on UA-cam has whole series on distress oxide blends if you want ideas on that - she has lovely colors and ideas. I love your channel, too, TFS!
I also am thrilled that you did a shortened version, TYVM! Life is just too dang busy these days w moving etc. 🤪😵💫. Great ideas and really liked the smooshing comparison set to dry paper. Very helpful! 😀🤗🧑🏼🎨
Hi Kathy! Thanks so much; so glad you're here. With craft supplies most of my items are purchased from Scrapbook.com or some of my other favorite craft brands so I do my best to include other links besides Amazon. Some items cannot be found elsewhere though.
Mary I think I signed up for the Live but missed it. Is there a replay of the whole thing?? Fingers crossed XXX Thanks for the shortened video too! Hugs my crafty and creative Friend 💕 XOXOXO 💕
I love oxides and understand their properties. What I would like to know is the difference between oxides and hybrids. I have several Hero Arts hybrids and mix brands often especially for ink smooching. Just curious as I haven’t seen anyone comparing them.
I am interested in doing a a comparison but as far as I can deduct, they are all "hybrids" in the sense of being half dye ink and half pigment ink. Oxide is the brand name. Think of dye inks being Catherine Pooler, Simon Hurley, or the Distress Line; all dye but different bands. I hope that helps. :)
@@marypolancodesigns Thank you for your response. It’s what I thought but haven’t seen anyone addressing other brands so wasn’t sure if something made the distress oxcides different from other brands.
I don't think there is a difference between them. I believe Distress Oxide is the name of that particular hybrid ink, and other companies make their own hybrid. All hybrid means is part die ink, part pigment. I hope that helps. I will say though, I've never tried any other hybrid ink so I think that's my next step. lol
Mary I meant to ask this in the live and realize I forgot, so I will ask it now.... The contact paper.... would it be same or very different if I laminated a piece of card stock. TIA ❤
Great question, when ink blending, "good paper" is something that allows me to move the ink across it without soaking in right away. I recommend Bristol Smooth cardstock for ink blending because there is a small coating on it and gives amazing results. Regular cardstock can work too (what you have in the 100#) especially with a hybrid ink because they dont soak in right away either.
i hope that it’s ok to put this here. jennifer mcguire has a video with the owner of hero arts. their guest is Tim Holtz talking about how he got into his business. it’s very interesting. if you want me to delete this Mary just let me know. 🌸
Thank you so much for doing a shorter video, Mary. The live today was 8:00 a.m. our time, & this girl is NOT a morning person - waaay too early for me! LOL One thing to add to the ink smooshing category of Oxides is to use cheap photo paper for the smooshing. I learned this at Splitcoaststampers during one of their challenge events. As far as I know, it works only with Oxides. Smoosh your ink(s) onto a slick surface, like for any ink smooshing. You can do one color at a time, or multiple colors. Add water to the ink(s), take your photo paper - I used some I got at Dollar Tree - and smoosh it (front side down) into the ink(s). Then dry it. You can use a heat gun (I have), but even if you are very careful, it will warp the paper. I don't know if the Ranger Heat It tool or a hair dryer would cause less warping, since they don't get as hot, but the ink has to be dry, however you do it. Then just continue smooshing/layering colors, drying between layers. After putting on the last layer of ink, dry the panel. Then, when you are sure you're done with the ink smooshing, take a damp baby wipe & wipe down the paper. I generally wipe in one direction, one pass at a time, & change the part of the baby wipe I'm using with each swipe, so I'm not just dragging ink around the panel. The chalkiness will disappear, & the colors will POP! I don't know how it works, but it's impressive. I don't know if you absolutely HAVE to use a baby wipe, or if just a damp cloth would work. I've tried by rewetting a baby wipe that had dried out, which worked, but I don't know if it's the moisture or whatever they put in baby wipes that achieves the effect. Once you've wiped down your panel, you're done with it - other than using it on a project, of course. :) As far as I know, you can't go back & add more ink smooshing, though, after you've wiped it down. It's a really cool effect, though. I think Tim Holtz originally came up with the technique, but I'm not totally sure about that. But with the Dollar Tree photo paper, at least when I got it, it came with 8 letter-size sheets in a pack, so even if you made all full A2-size panels, that's 32 panels for a little over $1.25! Anyway, just thought I'd add that to your list. Thank you again for sharing this. Hopefully the next live will be at a later time in the day, and I'll be able to join in. Take care, & have a wonderful day! :)
WOW what a share thank you so much! I will definitely try this! YAY! So excited
I have seen this effect and it is awesome!! Thanks for helping me to remember it again.
I enjoy a Live, but I'm retired and 6am is still the middle of the night! 😂 I'm watching the edited replay. Thanks for doing this!
My pleasure, so glad that' useful!
Thank you for taking the extra time to offer a condensed version of the live! Lots of good information here and love the tips on using contact paper! Great cards! 🩷👍
You are so welcome! So glad that was useful to do.
I love my silicone mat because it keeps my cardstock from moving around while I’m blending 💗
Yes indeed, love that purpose
Thanks for the preview! 😉 Gonna watch the live video now. ❤ very helpful!
Thanks so much!
I could not get a good oxide blend until I changed tools. I the felt pads on the handles first, then brushes. I finally switched to the dome foams and that gives me the best blend. I love my oxides!
Love the dome one for certain things! Thanks for sharing this!
I wasn’t able to make the live today so thanks for this abbrev version. Wow. Great job!
You are so welcome! Thanks for letting me know it has helpful!
Beautiful cards Mary 🥰 I love your techniques, your backgrounds and your card designs ❤️ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx
Thanks so much!
Lou Collins on UA-cam has whole series on distress oxide blends if you want ideas on that - she has lovely colors and ideas. I love your channel, too, TFS!
I just love Lou! Thank you so much!
I also am thrilled that you did a shortened version, TYVM! Life is just too dang busy these days w moving etc. 🤪😵💫. Great ideas and really liked the smooshing comparison set to dry paper. Very helpful! 😀🤗🧑🏼🎨
Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know this. I really appreciate it!
Great video, Mary! I need to use my distress oxide inks more often.
Same, love them and this inspired me to keep playing with them.
I watched this live this morning. A couple gems I didn't know about. Thank you ❤
YAY! So glad thank you!
Thank you for doing this! I was at work during the live and thought about the fun you were having. Thanks so much for all you do!
You are so welcome! I'm so glad the edited version was helpful! thank you
Thanks so much for the edited video! Live vids are usually way too long for me. ❤
Yep, I get that completely. I'm going to try to do this as much as I can.
Thank you Mary!
My pleasure thank you so much!
Thank you Mary! Question: why aren’t creators using the oxide sprays very much at all anymore? 😊😊😊💕
I don't know. I don't have any but I see Tiffany Solorio using them
Great tutorial, Mary! Love the tip on using the toothbrush. ❤
Thanks so much! 😊
Very awesome, tfs ❤😊
Really enjoyed this video
Awesome, thank you!
So much inspiration! Thanks
So glad! YAY! Thank you
I loved the live and enjoyed this as well.
So glad! YAY thank you!
Always enjoy your videos, Mary!!
Thank you so much Michele! You're the best!
Great tutorial!
Thank you! :)
I love your videos! Might it be possible to include non-amazon links as well as I boycot Amazon
Hi Kathy! Thanks so much; so glad you're here. With craft supplies most of my items are purchased from Scrapbook.com or some of my other favorite craft brands so I do my best to include other links besides Amazon. Some items cannot be found elsewhere though.
Mary I think I signed up for the Live but missed it. Is there a replay of the whole thing?? Fingers crossed XXX Thanks for the shortened video too! Hugs my crafty and creative Friend 💕 XOXOXO 💕
Yep here you go
ua-cam.com/users/live0yhsedJNxbM?feature=share
@@marypolancodesigns Thanks SO very much Mary!! Truly appreciate the link! Hugs 💕 XOXOXO 💕
@@victoriakellogg6459 You are so welcome!
I love oxides and understand their properties. What I would like to know is the difference between oxides and hybrids. I have several Hero Arts hybrids and mix brands often especially for ink smooching. Just curious as I haven’t seen anyone comparing them.
I am interested in doing a a comparison but as far as I can deduct, they are all "hybrids" in the sense of being half dye ink and half pigment ink. Oxide is the brand name. Think of dye inks being Catherine Pooler, Simon Hurley, or the Distress Line; all dye but different bands. I hope that helps. :)
@@marypolancodesigns Thank you for your response. It’s what I thought but haven’t seen anyone addressing other brands so wasn’t sure if something made the distress oxcides different from other brands.
I enjoyed this. Thank you for doing it. But I have a question. I would like to know the difference between oxide ink and hybrid inks.
I don't think there is a difference between them. I believe Distress Oxide is the name of that particular hybrid ink, and other companies make their own hybrid. All hybrid means is part die ink, part pigment. I hope that helps. I will say though, I've never tried any other hybrid ink so I think that's my next step. lol
Mary I meant to ask this in the live and realize I forgot, so I will ask it now.... The contact paper.... would it be same or very different if I laminated a piece of card stock. TIA ❤
I laminated a piece of cardstock (on both sides so that no cardstock could get wet) and it works amazingly well! Must try
What do you consider "good" paper?I use 65 and 100#
Great question, when ink blending, "good paper" is something that allows me to move the ink across it without soaking in right away. I recommend Bristol Smooth cardstock for ink blending because there is a small coating on it and gives amazing results. Regular cardstock can work too (what you have in the 100#) especially with a hybrid ink because they dont soak in right away either.
What brand of ink blending paper do you use?
For ink blending I like Bristol Smooth best and this is the brand I use: amzn.to/4bCF3Uq
i hope that it’s ok to put this here. jennifer mcguire has a video with the owner of hero arts. their guest is Tim Holtz talking about how he got into his business. it’s very interesting. if you want me to delete this Mary just let me know. 🌸
No not at all, I love hearing things like this. Thank you for sharing, I'll have to check it out.
@@marypolancodesigns thank you! 🌸
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I can’t wait to mystery smoosh! How can I tag u on facebook?
Mystery smoosh....much better term. Thank you! And YES you must give it a go. So stinking fun (and funny) haha