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I have used baby oil with my Kohinoor pencils and it works well, but i haven't tried it with Prismacolors. I just bought the Verithin prismacolors. Does anyone use those? any feedback?
That is where I found it as well, and ended up ordering from them. It was very kind of you to leave this source for me and everyone else. I love the look of what others have been able to do with the gamsol technique, and am looking forward to see what I can do. Thanks again!
bemidjibelle,
How much did you pay for the Prismacolor pencils? There is another thread with some special codes for ordering them thru Viking.com and you can get the 120 pencil set for $59.98 and there was a $20 off coupon if you spent $50. That comes down to $39.98 for the 120 pencil set. AWESOME deal!!
If you are interested in the details, let me know.
Cindy
A little hijack here.
I was just reading through this thread and came across the above quoted entry and thought to myself ... what? :confused: Viking is no longer in business, they were taken over by Office Depot. Then I looked at the date of the posting ... from April 2005!
I had to chuckle ... it's funny how old threads get resurrected!
I use clear Johnson's baby oil to blend the Prismacolor pencils. It's the original formula not the gel type.
Works the same as gamsol and no fire risk or health risk from breathing in the chemicals. Make sure you read the Material Safety Data Sheet if you decide to use Gamsol.
I'm glad someone clarified this...I tried the gel last night and it didn't go so swell. So, what keeps the paper from getting "oily" when you use baby oil? Seems it would make a mess, but I'm totally interested in my options!
I see that they sell both the tortillons and blending stumps. I hear both are mentioned, what is your preference tortillons or stumps?
Thanks!
I'd like to know the difference also, and what size tends to work best for stamping. Dick Blick offers like four sizes of one of the two...tortillons I think.
Waiting to place my order, so I can't wait to hear back from any willing soul!
I'm glad someone clarified this...I tried the gel last night and it didn't go so swell. So, what keeps the paper from getting "oily" when you use baby oil? Seems it would make a mess, but I'm totally interested in my options!
The paper doesn't really get oily but I must say that I used the baby oil when I was traveling so I could color on the plane. Hated it. After using the gamsol for a long time, the oil just doesn't do as well of a job in my opinion.
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I'd like to know the difference also, and what size tends to work best for stamping. Dick Blick offers like four sizes of one of the two...tortillons I think. [/quote]
You want the stumps....get them from Jerrysartarama.com. They sell the Creative Mark ones and they are the best in my opinion. They wick better than the Made in China (even though they are) and they burr less than the Made in Taiwan. Size is a personal preference. I like Size 3 and use 2 when doing small areas. Some people only like the little ones.
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I'm glad someone clarified this...I tried the gel last night and it didn't go so swell. So, what keeps the paper from getting "oily" when you use baby oil? Seems it would make a mess, but I'm totally interested in my options!
I've used both Gamsol and baby oil. The neat part is that baby oil is non-toxic. The trick is to use it sparingly.
The first time I used the baby oil, I was dipping the stumps directly into the oil and that left an oily residue on the cardstock. There have been some other threads that suggest using small squares of felt, saturating those with the baby oil, and then touching your stumps to the felt. That method worked much better.
bemidjibelle,
How much did you pay for the Prismacolor pencils? There is another thread with some special codes for ordering them thru Viking.com and you can get the 120 pencil set for $59.98 and there was a $20 off coupon if you spent $50. That comes down to $39.98 for the 120 pencil set. AWESOME deal!!
If you are interested in the details, let me know.
Cindy
To those of you who are new to SCS, please note that this is a very old thread, started in 2005, and that the information about Prismacolor Pencils for a great price at Viking.com is no longer valid.
I always have to chuckle when really old threads are reborn. ;)
I saw the date...when you do a search on Google for Gamsol, it lands you on this thread...what keeps it active. Prices are not longer valid, but the info is still good!
Would like to know if you have OMS if you really need the blender pencil...the set I bought didn't come with one and I hate to pay for shipping...is it worth the "want" with OMS?
To those of you who are new to SCS, please note that this is a very old thread, started in 2005, and that the information about Prismacolor Pencils for a great price at Viking.com is no longer valid.
I always have to chuckle when really old threads are reborn. ;)
Thanks for the head's up. I actually have a ton of Prismacolor Pencils already, but hadn't heard of using the gamasol. Now I can go read and learn.
Gina K and Inky Antics sell Gamasol and blending stumps and if I remember correctly, not sure, Gina K's Stamp TV has a video tutorial on this technique.
I too, had trouble finding Gamsol at AC Moore, Michael's etc. Then I asked about the mineral spirits and was led to the Odorless Turpenoid. It is a substitute for Gamsol. I don't know if it is as good as Gamsol as I've never tried Gamsol but the Turpenoid works great for me. Good luck! It is lots of fun!!! Now I've been looking for stamps that would be good for the MCP technique. New appreciation for animal and cutesy stamps!
I do not like the turpenoid. I have always used Gamsol, and the LSS was using turpenoid. It does not blend as nice and is rough to work with. My LSS has switched to Gamsol now since she tried mine.
Dick Blick has it. I bought a big can of it, and then some small glass jars (in the art area of M's). I put mine in the jars, and also had plenty to share with some friends. When they need a refill, they just bring me the jar.
Michael's and AC Moore also sells a brand of OMS called Sansodor by Winsor & Newton. That's what I've been using and it works wonderfully with hardly any odor. It's in a glass jar by the oil paints.
I am having the same problem. Hope someone answers this soon. I went online and someone had it but I wasn't sure if it was the right thing. I wanted to use it with my colored pencils. Thanks
I am having the same problem. Hope someone answers this soon. I went online and someone had it but I wasn't sure if it was the right thing. I wanted to use it with my colored pencils. Thanks
What problem? Knowing if the OMS you found it good. Just stick with Gamsol, it has the best health ratings and can be purchased locally at good art stores or online at Dick Blick. Buy the smallest bottle they offer because you don't need much. Lots of people say baby oil works too but IMHO it is WAY below the Gamsol. I've used the Mona Lisa OMS from Michael's but it is not as good and the health rating is not as good either.
__________________ Ann Here is my oily blog! CLICK HERE Certified Copic Instructor - Local ClassesI love cars, stamping and essential oils!
Hi! New to this site and have been playing with the Gamsol and Prismacolors pencils. Boy I have a lot to learn...so far my attempts have come out "muddy" was using shades of brown to color a cat...goldenrod then chocolate, then light umber....it kind of blended into one. I'm going to go look for one of those dauber bottles at Michaels...
I too purchased my 48 set pencils from Hobby Lobby...good buy with the coupon!!
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