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I heard from some SU Demonstrators that you don't need to store your ink pads upside down, that the ink pads will always be moist and other SU Demonstrators have said to store them upside down....Which is right? If I store mine upright it seems I have to ink the stamp several times before it is fully covered and that is even when I get a new pad...Same for the stazon and all others..anyone have an answer to this dilemna I'm having?
What about markers of any kind? vertical or horizontal storage?
The pads are stored upside down when closed. And yes that keeps ink at the top of the pad. Some colors are wetter than others. I've had pads for five years and only have had to reink one so far.
Markers I don't know about sorry
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The pads are made so that the pad flips upside down when the pad is closed. Therefore, it is stored upside down when the case is rightside up. Therefore, no need to turn it over as it already is. Hope that makes sense. If you intentionally turn it upside down, then the ink sinks to the bottom.
I have the new pads...so that means when I am stacking them..I stack them in my container, I stack with the printed label on top or down? Sorry to be dumb about this....
I think it makes logical sense to have the pad upside down when not in use so that gravity can do its thing. The confusion might be over the fact that the SU ink pads are designed to be upside down when the case is closed, meaning that you don't flip the whole case upside down like you would with other ink cases. I hope that made sense.
When I went to Ranger U, Tim told us that you don't have to store your ink pads upside down.
Beate, thanks for sharing that! I have my distress pads stored upside down and they would be so much easier to remove from their stacks if they were right side up!
Pigment pads need to be stored upside-down after being used for a while. Dye only need to be stored upside down when they need to be reinked. If you turn new die pads upside-down they can leak, BIG MESS! New SU! are already upside down so presumably they are designed to do so without leaking! Pigment pads need to be stored upside-down more so than dye ink because the ink is thicker and takes longer to rise to the surface. Any type of pad may need to go upside down for a short while if you are stamping repeatedly like when stamping multiples assembly-line style. You simply use up all the ink near the top of the pad quickly and turning it upside-down for a while brings more ink to the surface.
Thank goodness when I was embossing wedding favours that I had two Versamark pads so one could sit upside down while I used the other.
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Interesting - I store all my non-SU pads upside down and I've never had one leak even after just reinking except cat's eye and cube style stamps which leak. Since all my pads have labels that I can read with the pad upside down I'll just keep with what I'm doing. Plus the gravity issue just makes sense to me as I want the ink at the top of the pad.
the advice i've always been given is when new store upright and only when they are starting to dry out should you need to store them upside down. most new inkpads are juicy enough without requiring to be stored upside down. in fact, they'll be too juicy to stamp properly with and you'll over-ink your stamps.
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When I went to Ranger U, Tim told us that you don't have to store your ink pads upside down.
Aaaaah, good to know. I have been storing my distress pads upside down. When I select and pick up my pads, the older pads have lids that are snug and I have to take them off. When I bought my two newest pads, I noticed the lids were quite loose. In fact, when I pick them up, the lids actually fall off. I would think that the lids should all fit snug to preserve the ink, right? I have had some of the pads that have snug-lids for two yrs. Even though I use them a lot, they are still pretty inky. Logically, I would think that loose-fitting lids on my newest pads, will cause them to "dry out" fast? Any thoughts or suggestions, other than letting Ranger know? Oh, and how do you use the refill bottle "droppers" to re-ink your distress pads? :confused: I looked for a video as I'm a visual learner, but I couldn't find one. The other reinkers I have are all little "squirt" bottles and I know how to use those.
I've always stored my dye-based inkpads upside-down and my pigment inkpads right-side-up. It has worked for me for almost 10 years, and I don't think I'm going to change what I'm doing. I will have to respectfully disagree with those who say that you don't have to store your dye inkpads upside-down. I've found that the ink does sink to the bottom of the pad if you don't. Whatever works for you, though.
I agree with Scrapjanny... and I've had some of my ink pads for almost 15 years. Dye inks upside-down because they're on felt pads, pigment inks right side up because they're on foam pads. However, I have two exceptions to the dye pads: Ranger Distress Inks and Memories Shadow Inks - these I store right side up because of the nature of the inks.
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Aaaaah, good to know. I have been storing my distress pads upside down. When I select and pick up my pads, the older pads have lids that are snug and I have to take them off. When I bought my two newest pads, I noticed the lids were quite loose. In fact, when I pick them up, the lids actually fall off. I would think that the lids should all fit snug to preserve the ink, right? I have had some of the pads that have snug-lids for two yrs. Even though I use them a lot, they are still pretty inky. Logically, I would think that loose-fitting lids on my newest pads, will cause them to "dry out" fast? Any thoughts or suggestions, other than letting Ranger know? Oh, and how do you use the refill bottle "droppers" to re-ink your distress pads? :confused: I looked for a video as I'm a visual learner, but I couldn't find one. The other reinkers I have are all little "squirt" bottles and I know how to use those.
I have a really loose distress lid, too. Do others know if this is a concern?
Aaaaah, good to know. I have been storing my distress pads upside down. When I select and pick up my pads, the older pads have lids that are snug and I have to take them off. When I bought my two newest pads, I noticed the lids were quite loose. In fact, when I pick them up, the lids actually fall off. I would think that the lids should all fit snug to preserve the ink, right? I have had some of the pads that have snug-lids for two yrs. Even though I use them a lot, they are still pretty inky. Logically, I would think that loose-fitting lids on my newest pads, will cause them to "dry out" fast? Any thoughts or suggestions, other than letting Ranger know? Oh, and how do you use the refill bottle "droppers" to re-ink your distress pads? :confused: I looked for a video as I'm a visual learner, but I couldn't find one. The other reinkers I have are all little "squirt" bottles and I know how to use those.
I just opened several of mine up to see if they are loose or tight. I don't think the ink will dry out faster with your looser sitting pad tops. The pad top edges are imbedded into a ridge inside the pad. I think that design alone will prevent the drying out. But that's just my guess.
Reinking ink pads is easy. I just fill up the dropper the reinker comes with completely and while moving it slowly across the pad I squeeze. If it doesn't soak in completely right away at some spots, I use a piece of scrap cardstock to smooth it out over the pad. Does that make sense?
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I just opened several of mine up to see if they are loose or tight. I don't think the ink will dry out faster with your looser sitting pad tops. The pad top edges are imbedded into a ridge inside the pad. I think that design alone will prevent the drying out. But that's just my guess.
Reinking ink pads is easy. I just fill up the dropper the reinker comes with completely and while moving it slowly across the pad I squeeze. If it doesn't soak in completely right away at some spots, I use a piece of scrap cardstock to smooth it out over the pad. Does that make sense?
Thanks for letting me know how to use the dropper. A little more difficult than the convenience of a squirt bottle, but the same back and forth across the pad movement. Re the pads - it's pretty much like the lid is just laying loosely over the pad ... like if you were to lay a lid atop of a bowl, instead of pressing it down and sealing it. I'm storing both pads upside down on a plastic lid (to catch any leaks, which thus far, are none.)
I know this has nothing to do with storing ink pads but I did a couple searches and I can't find an answer. I'm sure you have the answer and that you can direct me! If I make a card and it isn't for a specific challenge, it's just my own card, can I post it on SCS? When I tried to do it, I couldn't. I think I had to choose from a list of challenge codes to post it, and my card was just my card? Thanks for directing me.
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Beate, thank you! I had no idea I could subscribe that way! Much better than putting unnecessary postings in a thread.
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If I make a card and it isn't for a specific challenge, it's just my own card, can I post it on SCS? When I tried to do it, I couldn't. I think I had to choose from a list of challenge codes to post it, and my card was just my card? Thanks for directing me.
Yes, you can post a card that isn't for a challenge! I've never participated in a challenge and still have a gallery. I am not sure what didn't work for you and someone will probably know in a second what wasn't working, but they just haven't had time to answer your question yet. If you don't get your question answered here try posting it on another thread. Good luck posting!
What about StazOn inks? Store right side up or upside down???
I store every ink pad upside down (except SU KWIM). I only put enough ink in my Stazon for a one time use and reink as needed. I find that I don't need to use as much ink and it's always fresh. I'm starting to do this with all my pads that I don't use on a regular basis.
I'm sure this has been asked but...
