I understand Tim Holtz to say, Ranger can’t make the oxide in a cube size, as the ink requires the bigger form factor to work properly. Also, a fact that has helped me, but took a while for me to recognize, all “plain” distress is in a black tin and all oxide distress is in a gray tin! TFS.
@@darlenegreen1089there are quite a few differences - my favorite (maybe?) is regular Distress inks are transparent, and reactivate with water. So you’ll get mud putting some colors on top of each other. (Colors opposite each other on the color wheel, like blue and orange.) But Oxides are opaque and if fairly dry (not even bone dry) and you put a color on top of another, the colors don’t blend, they sit on top of each other - more like paint.
The dye inks are quite overlooked these days but they have a fantastic quality: they tint things! Want pink book pages? Easy! Want colored cardboard? Easy! They sink into the fibers and act as color-changers for anything. Oxides cover things up. Inks enrich what is already there.
Thanks, Lou. This video is a clear explanation of the differences between Distress Oxides and Distress Inks. I do have one question. Are there major differences between Distress brand inks and other brands of dye inks? Thank you.
One of my favorite differences is that regular Distress inks are transparent, and reactivate with water. So you’ll get mud putting some colors on top of each other. (Colors opposite each other on the color wheel, like orange and blue.) But Oxides are opaque and if semi-dry (not even bone dry) and you put a color on top of another, the colors don’t blend to make mud, they sit on top of each other - more like paint. Oxides are my desert island inks!
Great explanation! Two points I’d like to bring up. Project longevity while exposed to light; a pigment ink will last longer heat embossing is best on pigment inks. I think both types have different uses. I learned with color box pigment inks and they were the best but sadly long gone. I have pigment projections from years ago with no fading
Thanks for the video. The moment I tried the Oxides I got rid of my Inks. I could never blend the inks like other people seem to. The Oxides for me just blend so smoothly. Especially on the Bristol smooth surface paper.
Your ability to explain things in the simplest of ways is amazing. Is it possible to give some must-have stamp pads to get started without having to buy all the colours at once? Thank you.
Thank you so much for this very clear explanation, Lou. I now understand why my blending hasn't always been as smooth as I'd have liked. Now I'm off to search the sales for oxides! 😊
Thank you so much for this video. You explained everything so well. I was shocked to see the oxide colour showing up on dark cardstock. Thank you so very much! I can now use my oxides in various ways.
I wish I had known the difference, that you have just explained, before I started to buy distressed product. I would have concentrated on oxides. Prefer them over the inks. Oh well, I will use them as best I can, using your awesome advice. TFS. ❤️from 🇨🇦
Distress inks were first out and some people still prefer their brighter qualities on light backgrounds rather than the chalky appearance of oxides I guess. But I’ll admit my inks have become pretty redundant since I have had all the oxide colours x
I mostly use them for the aged paper effect and the gritter, more antique look you can get with the inks is just better for that than the oxides. The inks are also more fade resistant.
Hi Lou, I was wondering if the oxide does totally dry and will not rub off onto anything? It has such a chalky feel, also. Thank You!! I Love your tutorials and color combo tutorials!! Thank You for your time and teaching us all we need to know!!
Oh, maaaan, i should've seen this video before buying. I got the ink thinking it's the same.... i wanted it for my artwork to help me with backgrounds 😭 Edit: i did some research and realised i actually got the right type :○ yeeeeey 🎉
hey lou! I was wondering if blending a layer of ink over oxide helps with keeping the brightness of the ink and at the same time having the easier, better blend of the oxide? I'm thinking about the brighter colours like picked raspberry where you want the "punch" from the ink. using the oxide as a smoother, better blended baselayer and then just finishing of with a layer of ink to get the brightness back... or will the more fluid properties of the dye just mess up the pigments from the oxide? (I sadly don't have any inks and oxides in the same colour otherwise I would have tried it, haha!) thank you so much for the colour series, it's very appreciated😊
I’ll admit I have never tried it but I’m up for trying anything with inks and oxides so can let you know! I’d imagine the dye base would simply fade into the pigment but it’s worth a try!
THANK YOU, this is by far the most informative video I have ever watched on the description of the two inks and how they work. I have always been confused by them so steered clear of buying them.
This was a great tutorial, thank you! QUESTION: Can either of these used to stamp on furniture or glossy decor pieces? Which would work best over chalk paint? milk paint? or this is only for paper and junk journaling? Thank you, any help is greatly appreciated.
No. Distress Ink and Distress Oxide are not good for furniture. Ranger Archival or Memento inks are better for furniture. They dry permanent, whereas Distress Inks/Oxides are not permanent on non-porous surfaces.
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