Using Chalk Inkpads

How to use Chalk Inkpads is a class sheet from one of the popular classes given by Freyja

Card made using chalk inkpads

So many inkpads already, do we really need more? Well try a couple of 'cat's eye' chalk pads and you will soon want more.

What's so special about chalk inkpads.

• They are very easy to use; giving a good clean image with most stamps.
• Work well with plain, glossy and textured paper and card.
• Soft, matt, fade resistant colour that is permanent when heat set.
• Blend beautifully and give depth when layered together. Light colours can be layered over dark.

Some ideas for use:

Stamp images with Versamark inkpad and sponge two or three colours over. The images will show through.
 
As above but emboss the images with white detail embossing powder before applying inks. 'Polish' the images to remove ink from the embossed images and expose the white design.
 
Apply one colour of ink to a stamp and then before stamping sponge a little second colour onto the stamp for a two-tone effect.
 
Try 'Charcoal' or 'Chestnut Roan' instead of black for softer images.
 
Use with a brayer on glossy card. The dark colours are stunning, especially the 'Charcoal' which gives a wonderful grey shade. Rub chalk residue off the surface. Over stamp with metallic inks - Brilliance 'Mineral' pad is perfect.
 
Use with shadow/background stamps. Stamp off lightly onto scrap paper first to soften the colour. Ink unevenly for a 'stone' effect.
 
Lightly sponge one colour onto card and over stamp an image with the same colour. One colour can be used in two or three shade intensities for an attractive monocolour effect.

Tips on how to use for creating backgrounds:

Chalks can be applied to card with sponges, cotton buds, eye-shadow applicators, various brushes and mops, a quarter sheet of bunched kitchen roll or even clean fingers for an odd smudge of colour on a stamped image.
 
Chalks blend, fuse, merge, cloud etc. but watch out for 'muddy' colour results.
 
Rub an inkpad over the edges of card to add a little colour for accent.

We sell two ranges of chalk inkpads, ColorBox and Versamagic. They are very similar in quality but have different colours.

Have fun and experiment.

©Freyja Lee for Blade Rubber Stamps 2009
Freyja is a regular teacher of popular Classes at Blade Rubber

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