Very useful Nina, I do think it’s worth noting that the Brilliance andStayzon are both permanent and the Hero Arts and Ranger aren’t, therefore if mixed media is your main reason to use them then the Ranger and Hero Arts may get disturbed by adding anything liquid. I hope you don’t mind me mentioning that Nina xxx💕
I am in need of a white ink pad so this was very helpful. I actually think I will choose two pads as they work differently. Thank you for your comparison Nina.
Nina THANK YOU for this fantastic comparison video on white ink!!!! I’ve just found you four years after you made this video but it’s still applicable today. I’m fairly new to card making and I’ve been wanting to purchase white ink, but was at a loss of what to do with so many on the market and a limited budget. Thank you so very much for your comparison video!!! It’s been very helpful. I’m going to have a look at some of your other videos. Have a happy day!
Two thoughts - I use a workable fixative - 2 coats - to set the distress ink BEFORE I use any white. Distress is water reactive so it will ALWAYS wick up into any product that contains water, like picket fence. That’s the purpose of distress ink. Secondly, I “stamp” white ink off onto a glass or acrylic surface and work from that surface instead of my ink pad which stops contamination of the white pad. TFS.
Thanks Nina, a great and thorough comparison. I have Brilliance and thought it was more like moonlight on Black Cardstock. I will try the Staz-On White for a really bright white, if the pigment can be built up with repeated application. Stamping can be repeated (with a Misti or a stamp positioner). I don't have a StazOn white, only black. For stamping on a dark cardstock and getting a really white image, can't beat stamping with a craft white (I use Stampin Up) and embossing with a white opaque powder. If not embossing, I think Stampin Up craft white is similar to Brilliance. I prefer Brilliance over Stampin Up craft white for just stamping, since it dries faster and is less likely to smear. Also Brillance will stamp on glossy surfaces and the craft ink will not.
Thanks Nina. The only white I have is the brilliance so it’s good to know it’s one of the better ones and I don’t need to really try a different type 💜
The video is older, but that's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the effort you put in and amazing how the inks perform with different requirements. That was very helpful for me! Thank you very much ❤ and I whish you merry christmas 🎄🎅🏻 and a happy new year 🔔 2024. Greatings from the German Baltic coast 🌾🐟🐚
Hi Nina. I have a white (pigment) shimmer ink from Tsukineko. It actually comes with a black shimmer pad and the idea is that you first stamp the black and when it is dry you stamp the white over it at a slight "off centre" to create a ghost effect. I've not tried stenciling with it, but it stamps great - even alone. But I am grateful for this test you've done because I was actually thinking of investing in a white Distress Ink for the purpose of doing this back ground of yours. Now I know not to. The problem is that I've had a quick look and I cannot get the StayzOn anywhere in SA and importing from overseas is not an option due to the shipping costs. I have also never heard of the Hero Arts ink, so I will have to speak to the lady at my favourite craft shop and get her input about this. She does stock StazOn, just not the white - maybe she can do me a favour and order one just for me. Thanks for the helpful experiments and tests you do. Your video's are really worth watching. xx
They are all beautiful in their own way, so it depends on what effect you want. I love the way Picket Fence absorbs the colours below and is buildable without covering too much, and it reminds me of the bokeh in photography. Thank you! ❤️
Stazon is solvent based for non porous surfaces, using it on paper is not suggested. Tsukineko makes Versa inks, they make the brilliance ones and 90% of all stamping inks. If you want to stamp on distress ink you need to seal it first otherwise you're in for bleeding and contamination. Pigment is opaque. If you're only blending try using white india ink. Heat dry pigment inks very well or add embossing powder, they need 24-72 hours to fully dry depending on your humidity levels.
Very helpful info, great to have a side by side comparison. When I originally purchased the stazon, I didn't realise it needed to be constantly reinked. Thanks Nina
Thanks Nina this is very helpful. I forget sometimes what a difference a product can make in a project. I tend to think it is user error when things don't work as well as I would like them to.
Thank you for going through this test for us! I’ve been wanting to get a white ink pad, and you’ve helped me make my decision. I have Staz On opaque white, but I wanted to add a white ink pad suitable for stamping. Archival Brilliance seems to be perfect. Although surprisingly it seems that each ink has its own benefits. The Distress ink creates a tonal effect for the bokeh. Thank you for your time and effort!!
Thanks for a great comparison video! It was interesting to see how in some ways they each had strengths and weaknesses - I am sure that a lot of people will find this really useful xx
Stazon ink is made or formulated to be stick and hold on to surface as it is made for stamping on metal, glass, slick coated papers. Because it is a fast drying that also has a solid pigment mixed into the white makes the need to reink everytime.
Thanks so much for this Nina. The only white ink I have is the StazOn and I wasn't particularly happy with it but you have restored my faith in it haha.
Thank you so much....very helpful...and just a tidbit of information...All distress inks are transparent, that is why it doesn't work...I actually went to the ranger website to ask if they were going to put out a distress oxide in white and they said no that the oxide did not work well with the white, and even now in 2022 with the new archival ink launch they still have not put out a White...but I will definitely try your suggestions...you put them through a rigorous test and I love your results....
Nina, that’s so awesome and very very helpful and useful.......amazing the difference isn’t it? Thank you so much for going to all that trouble, I really appreciate it. And I really appreciate you too xx Mags
thanks Nina for the comparison,,,I will keep the Staz On for black card.I haven't tried the Distress white but like all of their colours you have to hold the stamp down a bit longer for the ink to grab when stamping
Literally sat trying to use my brand new cotton white stays on ink pad for the first time & how annoying! Thus finding this video for help & thank you as now I know what ink pad to buy next as unless your only doing a small amount of stamping the stays on cotton white is a pain in the .....
Oh my, thank you for this...I have only used the staz on and was severely disappointed LOL....I can see from you comparison how each one has its place. Probably the Brillance will be the next one for me! So helpful, Ms. Nina.
oh my goodness thank you ever so much for doing this video...I have been struggling to decide which white ink to buy....and now I know...Your the best Nina!! Love and Hugs from North Carolina
Thank you for evaluating these 4 inks, Nina. I've heard good things (on RU-vid) about Yeti white ink from Lawn Fawn. I bought it for about $7.49 plus shipping. I haven't used it yet. I like to use acrylic paint instead of ink when I want to stamp in white. I have not found a white ink that's opaque enough.
I haven’t heard of that ink. A good white ink is a must for me as how ever careful I am with paint, some of it always seeps under the stencil and I want that nice crisp outline that only an ink provides.
Thank you for going to the trouble and expense! I have only used stazon and I do get annoyed that I have to re-ink every time I use it, but you have certainly shown its benefits! However since watching this, I have now invested in some Brilliance as well.
Thanks for doing this demo for everyone. I had learned, also by trial and error, the Hero Arts pigment inks works best for me. I like using the Brilliance and Hero Arts with embossing powders.
Though you were probably going for a brighter white the 1st one actually looks better because it allows your pink and purple to be the dominant colors opposed to the white overpowering & taking over. All are nice, however
Distress Inks are dye, but I do love that depth you got with the circles and especially when they overlap. You might have had better luck with the Distress Oxide as it contains pigment ink. Great test, helps a lot. Thanks.
Nina, thanks for sharing your research. Even your test strips look great. I am curious to see how TH Picket Fence looks when it comes out in the Distress Oxide version
This is brilliant! Thanks Nina! Oh that StazOn re-inking murlarky drives me nuts! 😂 I think I might have the Brilliance somewhere, I need to dig that out again! I also have the MementoLUXE wedding dress but I can't remember how well or not it works! I'll have to try it and let you know! I'm rubbish at keeping white ink pads white. I am such a messy pup! I kind of gave up on them! I might need to get the ones I have out again have a play.
I have been disappointed in my Brilliance Moonlight white ink. It seems to stamp well on black cardstock, but it does not show well at on a colored background. I will have to keep my eye out for the Hero Arts ink. For now, when I want to stamp in white ink, I use my white gesso. I get the white with the added bonus of a bit of texture!
Nina, this was a FABULOUS comparison for you to tackle!!! I’m sure we’re all just about mad over trying to find a decent white ink! I’ve been through all of those inks myself except for the one by hero arts - I’ve just never seen it. And, with mostly the same results. However, I just myself heard about yet another white ink that was better than all the rest from Stacy Evans of Pink Poodle Crafts. It’s by Umbrella Crafts. The color name is “white premium dye ink.” But, as it’s made in the US, I don’t know if you’d be able to get it easily or affordably. I THINK I got it from scrapbook.com. I have not done the type of testing you have, in fact, I’ve only used it twice. But, both times I was extremely excited with the results. That being said, I’ll do a better comparison, and then post results in the Facebook group. I’ll tag you in the post. If you really like it, and aren’t able to get it, I’d be more than happy to try to get one for you! Hopefully I’ll be able to do my comparison this evening, so you should be able to see it by your tomorrow morning. I’ll keep you posted!!!! Thanks!!!!😊🔆
Glad you enjoyed this comparison. Stacy recommended the umbrella crafts ink following my first bokeh video, but I have been unable to find it here in the UK. I look forward to seeing your comparison. I have found this comparison fascinating!
Thank you, Nina, this was very helpful! I had some weird white ink pad, didn´t pay much for it. It isn´t great, I didn´t expect much of it either. After the bokeh video I read the comments, too. I wasn´t able to get the Hero arts, either, but I bought the Brilliance and I really like it! I´m happy with my choice. When my hands are better I´ll really put it to the test...wait..I don´t have to, because you already did it, lol! Tfs, hugs, Fia
Very interesting Nina, I only have one white mini ink pad and its a chalk ink Dew Drop it's called Versa Magic... Cloud white made by Tsukineko same as the VersaMark and Versafine pads. It seems pretty good. I will use it on the Bokeh technique when I get chance too and show the results in the group xx
I have a couple of the Versa Magic inks in other colours, grey and a brown, and I am impressed with those. It will be interesting to see how it works for Bokeh xx
Thank you for sharing this! I have the staz on and have been disappointed with having to refill it constantly, too. Will be checking out the brilliance! Thanks again!
I think you should try Distress ink as well as Distress Oxide. The Distress ink is a dye ink from my understanding, and the Distress Oxide, which is not in this video, is a mixture of dye and pigment. The Oxide tends to be more opaque than the regular Distress ink.
@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia LOL!!! I love your honesty!!! I have the Hero Arts white ink and I like it. I would have thought the Oxide version would be better but I guess not! 😁❤️ Have a great day!
I'm on a bit of a catch up but really if you want white thru a stencil, you can beat Dylusions linen white paint on a blending tool but don't load it up. With a bit of practice, you can also stamp with it. Again less is more.
Thank you for the comparisons...i use Brutus Monroe Alabaster pigment ink...pouncing works well and the pad is nice and juicy. I may give the archival a try. Again thank you comparison videos are always helpful.
Excellent video, definitely will refer back to, I'm sure, many times in the future! I do see the benefits of owning different brands, some permanent, some water based dye inks. But I don't own Staz On and will have to buy some, love it's brightness!, I'm curious about their other colors now!!! Thank you for doing videos like this! Hugs, Debra
Thanks for this Nina.I only looked at the white Stazon last week,but the fact you needed to keep re inking put me off buying.I think for ease the Archival brilliance maybe the one I need 😊 x
