Stamping on glossy tiles

[lili29]

Has anyone ever stamped on glossy tiles? if so how would u go about doing it?
Thanks
Lili29

[sunnyone]

I'm interested also. Sub.

[craftsrlb]

The only way I have done it is stamp with stazon, let dry, color gently with sharpie markers, bake at 250 for about 10 mins, let cool, and cover image with crystal effects so it won't rub off

[StampinShirley]

It helps a LOT if you use a little bit of fine grain sandpaper on the tile before you stamp Then stamp and bake.

[lili29]

Thanks everyone!

[PollyM]

I had made one but never knew about putting them in the oven. Thanks for the help!

[Nannie6]

what about coloring the images. I have tried copic markers, acrylic paint and don't much care for the look. Any other ideas for coloring?

[Jenniferlyn]

I don't understand the baking part. If stazon ink is permanent, why do you have to bake it and cover it with crystal affects? Won't the stazon ink and the sharpies just stay there?

[Nannie6]

I don't understand it either. I actually went and bought really expensive permanent ink and without baking it, the ink does wipe right off.

[Jenniferlyn]

Weird. Is this for both glazed and tumbled tiles? I did a set of tumbled tiles with stazon ink and sharpie markers. I haven't tried to wipe them or anything but now I'm going to. I didn't bake them because I figured the ink was permanent. I guess I'll try baking them.

[misti.stowell]

I have also spray painted the tiles with a glassy clear spray paint and that has kept it from running or wiping off.

[valoisfrancoise]

I saw just today on HGTV someone by the name of Melissa Baldwin showing how she stamp on a tile and first of all she used unglazed tiles. Stamped her image on a piece of tissue paper, and she cooked it in an oven for 4 minutes at 350. Go the HGTV and type her name and you see the whole written tutorial. Now all I need to figure out is where to find unglazed tiles.

Fran

[craftymomto2]

You can find the unglazed tiles at Lowe's or Home Depot, as well as the glazed tiles. I stamped my unglazed tiles (which is also called tumbled tile) with Stazon and color in some parts with Bic Mark-Its and I didn't bake mine. I think that you bake it if the tile is glazed which is what the OP ask about, stamping on glazed tiles.:mrgreen:

[valoisfrancoise]

Thanks for the info. Didn't know thats what they were called. As they say, I'll go to bed tonight, less stupid. Will check Home Depot this weekend. Do you have to buy them by case or can you buy them by piece?
Thanks again.
Fran:p

[TruckMagic]

glassed tiles you can usally buy by the piece, the tumbled ones come in a set of 8, I buy mine at menards.

[craftymomto2]

Here is a video for a decorative glaze tile, cannot be used as a trivet or coaster:
http://www.youtube.com/justasip#p/u/7/Ld-E6ROso34

[MSBetsyZ]

Here's a decorated glossy tile I did years ago. It's mostly for display, too, as the embossing is sort of fragile. Definitely can't be used for hot things...

Dragonfly Tile by MSBetsyZ at Splitcoaststampers

I do remember using my embossing buddy very liberally and that seemed to help prevent the stamp from slipping and the embossing powder from going where it wasn't wanted.

[giasiana]

My group has made tiles using pigment ink with stencils and a sponge or with stamps. Then clear embossing powder and heat. It's a good idea to pat the tile really well with the Embossing Buddy first, so the powder doesn't stick to the uninked area. Then 'P' blow. Don't know how else to call it. (purse your lips and make a hard P sound) to get the powder off the unwanted areas)

[luv2crop2006]

Never knew about the baking part either. I know the stayzon rubbed off on mine.
Will try baking and spraying it with clear sealer.

[PaperAddict]

Chalk ink works very nicely for coloring the actually tiles. You just need to thoroughly heat set after every application of ink. I use my heat gun/embossing tool. Just be aware, you will see some "smoke" and obviously the tiles are very hot to the touch for a few minutes after, so don't burn yourself. To finish the edges, you can use metallic paint pens - no need to heat set those. HTH.

[michelle328]

For unglazed tiles, I've had great luck with StazOn and alcohol inks, and generally don't seal it because for coasters, I want it to be somewhat absorbant. I've had several for about 6 years now and they're still in good shape.

Never had any luck with glazed tiles, though. Because of the finish, pretty much everything rubs off, even if sealed it is still quite fragile. Certainly decorative only.

One thing I've thought about (but haven't tried yet) is getting some glass etching acide and trying that to de-glaze the area I want to stamp. I'm thinking that might work, and then after finishing, coat it with a glossy sealer to get that sheen back on the tile.

[luv2crop2006]

Thanks On hel heat tip!! I will try more stamping this weekend

[luv2crop2006]

Yeah probably decorative only. I was told about sanding them to get the ink to stay. But thats the whole purpose of glossy tiles righ. I guess with a coat of clear spray they will be fine. Thanks again.