Hello friends! I've been thinking about coloring with all the different Tim Holtz Distress products and how they look different. So I decided to do some experimenting and find out the differences of the products. After a few tests I realize my favorite way to color is not really my favorite. Let's get started. I stamped the same flower on to Distress Watercolor Cardstock and I also used the same colors and technique when coloring. This will be the truest test.
Distress Products used....
Distress Watercolor Pencils
Distress Ink
Distress Oxide Ink
Distress Crayons
Distress Reinkers
Distress Spray Stain
Distress Oxide Sprays
Colors used.....
Picket Raspberry
Fossilized Amber
Mustard Seed
Mowed Lawn
Rustic Wilderness
Vintage Photo
Stamp your image with a waterproof ink like Archival Ink in Black Soot.
This Stamp set is CMS487 and it has several flowers that could be used.
Distress Watercolor Pencils
These have been a favorite since they came out. They are easy to use and give great results. I colored the image with the pencils and then blended with a waterbursh. Dry with a heat tool and then add more color where desired. I also splattered colors in the background for fun.
Findings - Easy to use and the results are great. They are a little chalky.
I applied the Inks to my Glass Mat and the picked up the color with the waterbrush.
Findings - The color is not as strong as I like but it works well.
You could add more layers for more intense color.
Distress Oxide Ink Pads
Apply the inks to your Glass Mat and pick them up with a waterbrush. Color as desired.
Findings - The Oxides are a softer look and covers the stamped image a little.
Distress Crayons
Color the Crayons on to the Glass Mat and pick color up with the Waterbrush and color as desired.
Findings - I like the look of this and the color is vibrant.
Distress Reinkers
Add 1-2 drops of reinkers to the Glass Mat and color with a Waterbrush as desired.
I think this was my favorite!
Findings - The color is very vibrant and doesn't effect the stamped image.
Take the dropper out of the bottle and tap a few drops on to the Glass Mat pick up color with the Waterbrush. Color as desired.
Findings - Although the color is vibrant it a little watery and had a tendency to spread out side the stamped lines. Drying more often will help with this.
Take dropper out of the bottle and tap a few drops on to the Glass Mat, pick up color with the Waterbrush. Color as desired.
Findings - The color is very chalky and covers the stamped image. you could go back and stamp the image again over the coloring. I do like the softness of the color.
Here is a closer look. Some of the changes are very subtle but it's great information. I'm going to put them on a ring and keep them handy to reference the next time I color images.
I hope you find the information helpful, I know I do!
Thanks for stopping by!
Richele
Products I used from Simon Says Stamp
This is a fabulous way to demonstrate the difference of each product. Distress re-inkers are also my favourite way of colouring an image for vibrancy and clarity though I do use most of the others from time to time depending on what I’m doing. Thanks for sharing.
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