Hi Friends! Is this something you would try? As I mentioned, it’s not for everyone, but in a pinch, when you’re out of a re-inker, this will definitely help. I forgot to mention that this won’t work for the long term, as the color will dissipate but if you need to reink your stamp pad, this is my go-to from now on until I get the reinker or buy a new stamp pad. Hope this helps! ♥️
Another comment. I LITERALLY threw away my DO Candied Apple inkpad yesterday because it had this sticky weird ink residue on top. I just pulled it out of the garbage and sprayed it and WOOOOOW...ink has been restored.
OMG!!! That’s fantastic, Mary. I think over time, the glycerine ages and becomes a bit sticky. That’s what I’ve noticed on my own old ink pads. Distilled water, fine mist sprayer and glycerine to the rescue! I’m glad this helped! 🥰🥰♥️
Early in my crafting journey I bought a lot of Ranger dye inkpads in thrift stores and garage sales. When I got them home many of them were already dry. RUclips's Frugal crafter taught me to make a dye ink refresher by putting a few drops of vegetable glycerine in a sprayer to do the same thing. I resurrected every inkpad and kept them going until last year - about 10 years! It's amazing how much of the actual dye remains in a dry inkpad. I think your fine mister improves on her tip.
I L O V E Lindsay!! Her vids were my go-to’s when I first got into this “addiction”! I do realize her actual love is “Art”, more than “craft”, but there is no end to the knowledge she has to share. THAT SAID … PKEDRM, Have you tried storing your ink pads upside down?? I know at one point there was a “thought” that we were to store Pigment pads face up, and Dye pads down. I think it becomes almost an imperative to store our pads face DOWN when those pads start to dry out and we have no re-inkers available to juice them!! Just a thought …
I absolutely would try this. I have so many ink pads from Stampin’Up that are discontinued colors and I’m always concerned about what if it runs out or dries up? Now I don’t have to worry!!! Thank you!!! 🥰
I learned something new!!! Thank you so much! Never heard that misting your ink pads would yield these type of results! I’ve used glycerin before but didn’t do it as you have demonstrated. Thank you so much!
Great video. Years back I found a recipe from splitcoast stampers for ink pad refresher. 2 oz distilled water with 2 drops glycerin. Ranger also makes a Ink Pad Refresher and I have used both on my ink pads. The moisture really helps... especially in dry climates. Last.... I found the same spray bottles at Amazon and I LOVE them but sure are a bugger the first time to open!
You’re right! I have the refresher from Ranger as well but it was very old so I tossed it a long time ago. The mister bottle really helps even out the spray. Thank you for sharing this in case it helps others. 🥰
I recently bought a large tub of craft supplies for $5 just to get a heat gun. Thank goodness I haven’t thrown away all of the dry ink pads yet. I need to try this.
Wow! I think the only old SU ink pad I’ve ever thrown away has been a Cherry Cobbler that crystallized. I have retired inks that have no refills…this will really help. Thanks so much!
What a great idea to save money and reduce waste! Many ink pad brands do not have re-inkers available so when they are finished, you have to toss them. This technique will only work on water-based inks and not on something like Staz-on which is a solvent based ink. It will also work better on dye-based inks rather than pigment-based inks. Dye-based inks have the colour dissolved in the water -- like liquid food colouring. Pigment-based inks have the pigment particles floating in the water -- like mica powders. The dye-based ink will be pretty much evenly distributed through the pad so it will reactivate really well. Pigment-based pads will like not work as well but heck -- if it's dry anyway, give it a try! I'll be doing this with all my dry pads -- brilliant!
Oh my, this is the 2nd video of yours, I’ve watched and learned new tricks. This one is terrific and now I won’t toss my dry pads. I had used water and glycerine in the past, with not knowing to skim across the pad with a spatula and using the paper towel to minimize the glycerine, and of course the mister to avoid excess moisture in spots. First ‘chore’ for me this morning is to work on those stamp pads. I’m going to be a very happy lady….Thanks. You have a new sub I’d because you are “wicked smaht 😊,”
I did have success with. Couple pads. The others were quite old, dry, and probably somewhat low on ink. Oh well, time for new ones, as these that didn’t work are 10 yrs. old and neglected.
Great video. Without instructions I had tried this years ago with both water and glycerin with terrible results. Now I understand what I did wrong. Thank you.
You are so welcome! The Stampin Up ink pad I showed in the video was super dry, and if yours are like that, it might take several sprays. I think I sprayed mine about 5 or 6 times. Good luck and have fun! 🥰
QUESTION, Please … What TYPE of inks is this appropriate for? Just PIGMENT inks? Just DYE inks? Both? How about MFT’s HYBRID inks?? THOSE aren’t even made any longer, and I’d R E A L L Y like to re-ink a few of mine!! Thx for your input!
This works for both dye and pigment inks, because they are water based. Unfortunately, I don’t know the ratio or formulation for the hybrid inks. Sometimes, the manufacturers combine hybrid inks with other properties that I am not familiar with. So, if I were you, and you were planning to toss them anyway, try adding some water. But you could also reach out to the manufacturer and ask where you can buy the re-inkers if they still have them or ask what to use to refresh them. I hope this helps!
@@KathyaKalinine Thx, Kathya. I’ll check further on their packaging for any hints of content labeling. I’ve had zilch luck reaching out to “My Favorite Things” company in past, so I’m loathe to bother with them on a n y matter.
You’re welcome! Archival ink is an oil-based, solvent ink, so this method won’t work. Pigment ink is water based with small particles that make it behave a little different than dye based inks. If you’re just ready to toss one of your pigment ink pads, try this method first, but not in the archival ink pad. Hope this helps! 🥰
Should it be distilled or not? I have tried tap water (not on ink pads) and it caused things to mold, and saw a video (idk what art supply) that said use only distilled water, because regular h2o can cause product to mold. Do you happen to know if it makes a difference or not? Regardless, I love this hack! TY ❣❣❣
I woukd try this as a temporary fix also. Thank you very much for this video. BTW, thats a beautiful butterfly stamp. Can you tell me the brand? Looks like a Gina K Design one.
You’re so very welcome! I’m so sorry, but I don’t remember the name of the stamp. I believe it is part of a Hero Arts set, but at one point I lost it then found it. If you provide me with your email, I’ll send you the name when I find out where it belongs. 🥰
What does the glycerin do? I’d try this 100% the only thing I noticed with the Catherine ink ( it could just be the video) after misting it seemed like the butterfly was darker. It could be from the ink not being absorbed in the paper yet after making it juicy but that was the only difference I saw. I would totally do it method to rejuvenate my ink pads. Do you think you’d get the same results with the oxide inks?
Dye based inks tend to fade slightly as they dry. Try stamping an image, then let it dry. Then stamp the same image next to the dry one. The new image will always be darker since it’s wet. But it will fade as it dries, just like the ones I stamped. I believe that glycerine is a carrier, if that makes sense. It also helps keep the pad moist and prevent it from cracking. Yes to your question about oxide inks. When mine dry out, I will definitely use this method to rehydrate them. They are also water based inks. Hope this helps! 🥰
This will work on any water based ink pads. Someone mentioned they refreshed their oxide ink pads with this method and it worked great. I just can’t speak for hybrid ink pads because I am not familiar with the properties in them. Hope this helps! 🥰
same here. I have quite a few Catherine Pooler ink pads but not all the re-inker bottles for each color, so I have been using my fine mister spray bottle for my ink pads and having great success refreshing them this way. Let us know how it goes! 🥰
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Hi Friends! Is this something you would try? As I mentioned, it’s not for everyone, but in a pinch, when you’re out of a re-inker, this will definitely help. I forgot to mention that this won’t work for the long term, as the color will dissipate but if you need to reink your stamp pad, this is my go-to from now on until I get the reinker or buy a new stamp pad. Hope this helps! ♥️
Thank you, I will try.
Another comment. I LITERALLY threw away my DO Candied Apple inkpad yesterday because it had this sticky weird ink residue on top. I just pulled it out of the garbage and sprayed it and WOOOOOW...ink has been restored.
OMG!!! That’s fantastic, Mary. I think over time, the glycerine ages and becomes a bit sticky. That’s what I’ve noticed on my own old ink pads. Distilled water, fine mist sprayer and glycerine to the rescue! I’m glad this helped! 🥰🥰♥️
That's good to hear, and I'm glad you hadn't thrown the entire garbage out so you could retrieve the ink pad.
Is tap water or well water good to spray onto ink pads?
Early in my crafting journey I bought a lot of Ranger dye inkpads in thrift stores and garage sales. When I got them home many of them were already dry. RUclips's Frugal crafter taught me to make a dye ink refresher by putting a few drops of vegetable glycerine in a sprayer to do the same thing. I resurrected every inkpad and kept them going until last year - about 10 years! It's amazing how much of the actual dye remains in a dry inkpad. I think your fine mister improves on her tip.
That is awesome! I love Lindsay from Frugal Crafter. She’s terrific and I’ve learned a lot from her! 🥰
I L O V E Lindsay!! Her vids were my go-to’s when I first got into this “addiction”! I do realize her actual love is “Art”, more than “craft”, but there is no end to the knowledge she has to share.
THAT SAID … PKEDRM, Have you tried storing your ink pads upside down?? I know at one point there was a “thought” that we were to store Pigment pads face up, and Dye pads down. I think it becomes almost an imperative to store our pads face DOWN when those pads start to dry out and we have no re-inkers available to juice them!! Just a thought …
I absolutely would try this. I have so many ink pads from Stampin’Up that are discontinued colors and I’m always concerned about what if it runs out or dries up? Now I don’t have to worry!!! Thank you!!! 🥰
Yay! So glad this helped! I was going to toss my SU black ink pad, but I’m glad I tried this. Have fun! 🥰
This cost-saving idea makes owning old dried ink pads economical, giving them longevity with this rehydration method. TY!
Agreed! Thank you for watching! 🥰
Are you a chemist by night? GREAT video! thank you so much!
LOL! Love you, my friend! 🥰🥰🥰
I learned something new!!! Thank you so much! Never heard that misting your ink pads would yield these type of results! I’ve used glycerin before but didn’t do it as you have demonstrated. Thank you so much!
You’re very welcome! ♥️
Me, too. I likely was using too much glycerin. Thanks for this method.
Great video. Years back I found a recipe from splitcoast stampers for ink pad refresher. 2 oz distilled water with 2 drops glycerin. Ranger also makes a Ink Pad Refresher and I have used both on my ink pads. The moisture really helps... especially in dry climates.
Last.... I found the same spray bottles at Amazon and I LOVE them but sure are a bugger the first time to open!
You’re right! I have the refresher from Ranger as well but it was very old so I tossed it a long time ago. The mister bottle really helps even out the spray. Thank you for sharing this in case it helps others. 🥰
I recently bought a large tub of craft supplies for $5 just to get a heat gun. Thank goodness I haven’t thrown away all of the dry ink pads yet. I need to try this.
Yes! Try it and I’m sure you’ll revive some! 🥰
Thank you, Kathy. I was going to do this earlier this week but have moved my art room and haven't found my glycerin yet.
You’re very welcome, Roberta! Glad it helped. Moving your art room? I don’t envy you in that regard. It would take me months to do that! 😂
Thanks, I am off to try and revive a whole lot of Ancient Page stamp pads that I inherited from a friend.
You're going to love the results!
Wow! I think the only old SU ink pad I’ve ever thrown away has been a Cherry Cobbler that crystallized. I have retired inks that have no refills…this will really help. Thanks so much!
Yay! I’m so glad this will help! I, too, have more ink pads to refresh. Thank you for watching! 🤗
What a great idea to save money and reduce waste! Many ink pad brands do not have re-inkers available so when they are finished, you have to toss them.
This technique will only work on water-based inks and not on something like Staz-on which is a solvent based ink. It will also work better on dye-based inks rather than pigment-based inks. Dye-based inks have the colour dissolved in the water -- like liquid food colouring. Pigment-based inks have the pigment particles floating in the water -- like mica powders. The dye-based ink will be pretty much evenly distributed through the pad so it will reactivate really well. Pigment-based pads will like not work as well but heck -- if it's dry anyway, give it a try! I'll be doing this with all my dry pads -- brilliant!
Yay! Glad you’ll try it! 🤗🤗🤗
Always distilled water! I'm going to round up my dried out ink pads and go for it! Thanks, Kathya!
You’re so welcome! Better than tossing them out! 🥰
Great advise. Thanks
Glad you found it helpful! 🥰🙏🏻
Great tips, I'm glad I looked this up, so many ink pads to be saved, thank you!
You are so welcome! 🥰🥰🥰
Oh my, this is the 2nd video of yours, I’ve watched and learned new tricks. This one is terrific and now I won’t toss my dry pads. I had used water and glycerine in the past, with not knowing to skim across the pad with a spatula and using the paper towel to minimize the glycerine, and of course the mister to avoid excess moisture in spots. First ‘chore’ for me this morning is to work on those stamp pads. I’m going to be a very happy lady….Thanks. You have a new sub I’d because you are “wicked smaht 😊,”
Aw, this made me smile! ‘Smaht!’ Love it! 😂♥️
I did have success with. Couple pads. The others were quite old, dry, and probably somewhat low on ink. Oh well, time for new ones, as these that didn’t work are 10 yrs. old and neglected.
Great video. Without instructions I had tried this years ago with both water and glycerin with terrible results. Now I understand what I did wrong. Thank you.
Great to hear! Let me know how it goes! 🥰
This is great! I have ink pads from 10-12 years ago that I was going to toss. I will see if this technique brings them back. Thank you so much! ❤❤❤
You are so welcome! The Stampin Up ink pad I showed in the video was super dry, and if yours are like that, it might take several sprays. I think I sprayed mine about 5 or 6 times. Good luck and have fun! 🥰
This is just what I needed to know! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching! ♥️
Make sure to use distilled water in your bottle. Great tip
Wow, that is a great video and the process works! Thank you Kathya!
You are so welcome!
Thanks
LOVE all your tips and tricks!
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching! 🥰🤗
Kathya, you have such clever and useful ideas!! I have a fine mister and glycerin so I am definitely going to give this a try.
Excellent! Let us know how it goes, Mimi! A couple of crafters tried it with great success! 🥰
Great video. Good info and I may be trying it out. I think I need some distilled water and glycerin. Thanxs a bunch!
You’re welcome, Kerrie! I need to refresh a few more of my ink pads, too! 🥰
Thanks for that tip, I have a few, so will try this
Excellent! Thanks for watching!!! 🥰
Just tried this, and it works!! Many thanks!
I'm so glad to hear this! Nothing like just about to toss an ink pad only to rescue it! Thanks for sharing your experience! 😍
Thanks for sharing your knowledge, really appreciate it!
you are most welcome! 🥰
Amazing tip!
Glad you think so! 🥰
QUESTION, Please … What TYPE of inks is this appropriate for? Just PIGMENT inks? Just DYE inks? Both? How about MFT’s HYBRID inks?? THOSE aren’t even made any longer, and I’d R E A L L Y like to re-ink a few of mine!! Thx for your input!
This works for both dye and pigment inks, because they are water based. Unfortunately, I don’t know the ratio or formulation for the hybrid inks. Sometimes, the manufacturers combine hybrid inks with other properties that I am not familiar with. So, if I were you, and you were planning to toss them anyway, try adding some water. But you could also reach out to the manufacturer and ask where you can buy the re-inkers if they still have them or ask what to use to refresh them. I hope this helps!
@@KathyaKalinine Thx, Kathya. I’ll check further on their packaging for any hints of content labeling. I’ve had zilch luck reaching out to “My Favorite Things” company in past, so I’m loathe to bother with them on a n y matter.
What a good idea. Thank you so much.
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching! 🥰
Great tip! Thank you ❤
You are so welcome, Pamela! ♥️
Thank you so much for your help. This is great!
Glad it was helpful! 🥰
Thank you! This is a great tip.
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching! 😍
Love this, thank you
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching! 🥰
Great informative video kathya 🥰 I love your tips and tricks, fantastic idea ❤️ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx
You’re very welcome, Joan! Big crafty hugs to you! 🥰
Very helpful! Would it work on distress oxide ink pads?
Yes, it would be the same principle with any water reactive dye inks. Distress oxide ink pads are water based. 🤗
@@KathyaKalinine Thank you so much!!
Welcome! ♥️
Very useful thank you😊. Does this work with sU. Archival black or pigment inks? Probably not eh?
You’re welcome! Archival ink is an oil-based, solvent ink, so this method won’t work. Pigment ink is water based with small particles that make it behave a little different than dye based inks. If you’re just ready to toss one of your pigment ink pads, try this method first, but not in the archival ink pad. Hope this helps! 🥰
Should it be distilled or not? I have tried tap water (not on ink pads) and it caused things to mold, and saw a video (idk what art supply) that said use only distilled water, because regular h2o can cause product to mold. Do you happen to know if it makes a difference or not? Regardless, I love this hack! TY ❣❣❣
Yes, I recommend distilled water specifically for that reason-potential of mold but distilled avoids that. Hope this helps! 🥰
Is this useful for dye bases ink pads only…or can it be used on pigment ink pads….or hybrids?
For sure with pigment and dye based inks. I’m not sure about hybrid inks because I don’t know what other properties are in them…
I woukd try this as a temporary fix also. Thank you very much for this video. BTW, thats a beautiful butterfly stamp. Can you tell me the brand? Looks like a Gina K Design one.
You’re so very welcome! I’m so sorry, but I don’t remember the name of the stamp. I believe it is part of a Hero Arts set, but at one point I lost it then found it. If you provide me with your email, I’ll send you the name when I find out where it belongs. 🥰
Thank you for replying about the butterfly stamp, Kathya.Thats okay as I do have a few butterfly stamps including a few I bought the other day. 😊
@@shellyrulli5787 Awesome. I love butterflies, too! 🥰🦋
What does the glycerin do? I’d try this 100% the only thing I noticed with the Catherine ink ( it could just be the video) after misting it seemed like the butterfly was darker. It could be from the ink not being absorbed in the paper yet after making it juicy but that was the only difference I saw. I would totally do it method to rejuvenate my ink pads. Do you think you’d get the same results with the oxide inks?
Dye based inks tend to fade slightly as they dry. Try stamping an image, then let it dry. Then stamp the same image next to the dry one. The new image will always be darker since it’s wet. But it will fade as it dries, just like the ones I stamped. I believe that glycerine is a carrier, if that makes sense. It also helps keep the pad moist and prevent it from cracking. Yes to your question about oxide inks. When mine dry out, I will definitely use this method to rehydrate them. They are also water based inks. Hope this helps! 🥰
Has anyone tried this method on a Distress Oxide inkpad? It worked great on my Versafine pigment pads!
This will work on any water based ink pads. Someone mentioned they refreshed their oxide ink pads with this method and it worked great. I just can’t speak for hybrid ink pads because I am not familiar with the properties in them. Hope this helps! 🥰
@KathyaKalinine That's great! Thanks for getting back to me. I will try in out.
Why distilled water?
to lessen the chance for bacteria to grow. 🥰
An old secretary tip was store the ink pads upside down.
I will try this (fine water) with my Pinkfresh Studio and Altenew mini-ink pads. For some reason even though I've hardly used them they're really dry.
same here. I have quite a few Catherine Pooler ink pads but not all the re-inker bottles for each color, so I have been using my fine mister spray bottle for my ink pads and having great success refreshing them this way. Let us know how it goes! 🥰