Thomas Kinkade stamp question

[vronica]

I was wondering if the TK stamps can be compared to photo-image stamps from Stampsmth.
I love the stamps by Stampsmith but they're so darn difficult to stamp with!
Out of 10 I get 1 image ok if I'm lucky and I've tried so many different paper/ink combo's.
So I haven't got any TK yet as I didn't want to have more stamps that are so difficult.

This is not about the coloring.....it's the actual stamping that is difficult (for me it is)

Vronica;)

[Mona Lisa]

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Originally Posted by vronica

I was wondering if the TK stamps can be compared to photo-image stamps from Stampsmth.

I wish I could give you a direct answer to this question, but I don't own any Stampsmith images. :rolleyes:

That said, I have tested the Kinkade images with over 10 types of ink and numerous types of paper and have found very few that don't work.

The most crisp image I have achieved has been with Brilliance or StazOn Ink by Tsukineko on an ultrasmooth paper. That said, I just uploaded a card a few minutes ago with Ranger's Distress ink which is hardly considered a "detail" ink and I love how it turned out. Kinkade in Yellow

There are many Kinkade cards uploaded to the Splitcoast gallery.

Hope that helps.

[Silvergirl]

Hi Vronica,

I don't have a point of reference either on the Stampsmith images, but made my first card with a Thomas Kincaid image last night.

I thought it might take some trial and error, but I had a crisp image the first go! I was SO pleased! I inked the Foxglove Cottage image with Pitchblack Adirondack ink and I didn't use a brayer.

My example is here:
Foxglove Cottage - SC146 by Silvergirl at Splitcoaststampers

Thanks and I hope this helps,
Lisa

[Joan B]

I've had no problems getting a good image. I've used different papers and a bunch of different inks. If you are concerned, perhaps buy one small one and see if you like it. Or, come to my house and I'll let you play!!

[trailblazer]

I own several Stampsmith images...What specifically are you having trouble with??

[aselahop]

Hi Vronica,
I wanted to share this link to a card I uploaded today
http://forums.cornishheritagefarms.c...2/limit/recent
Really was super easy to stamp and you can see that all the detail shows up. IRL it's even more stunning. I have never had a hard time getting a really crisp image as long as the paper has the right texture.

[Joan B]

I just looked at Asela's example. Wow!!!

[Aimee30]

I use stazon with my Thomas kinkade and so far no trouble ... clean crisp image with every stamp.

[tailoredbytheresa]

I just spent my morning stamping part of a huge card order. I designed the card with the TK Silent Night and stamped it 125 times without 1 bad image. A couple of them aren't lined up well but the image itselt is wonderful! I used SU! craft ink and had to refill the inkpad every 20-25 images but I love it!