Washi Tape DIY and Stamping Inks Explained
I'll show you how to make your own washi tape with rubber stamps. I'll also explain (with examples!) the different types of stamping inks, dye vs pigment and permanent inks, along with watermark pads for embossing. And, we'll up-cycle (recycle?) those prepaid envelopes you get in the mail. I made several different types of homemade washi tape on many types of papers/tapes. Distress Oxide ink pads (which are a blend of dye and pigment inks and are water based) proved to be the best for the backgrounds on masking tape, glossy labels and card stock, the Distress Oxide inks did wonderfully. The colors were light enough to stamp on. Our Nature's Border Rubber Stamp Set has a line of trees as one of the designs (above photo). Stazon in Jet Black stamped onto masking tape. The fun thing about stamping onto masking tape is that it is easily re-positionable, just like washi tape. The StazOn solvent ink works beautifully on every surface that I have ever stamped on. It dri...