Twinkling H2Os

I just bought some Twinkling H2Os from the stamping store here. It looked pretty neat and I wanted to give it a try. Has anyone tried it?

Jeannette

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Jeannette Marsala
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Never heard of it. What is it? What's it supposed to be used for? I'm intrigued!

Barbara

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Barbara Hass

It's like an irisdescent watercolor cake that you use to color in your stamps, like radiant pearls.

Some websites with samples and directions are:

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Jeannette Marsala

I've been using the Twinkling H20's for a couple of years now. I LOVE them. They really add a sparkle. Basically they are just water colors (like we used as kids!) but they have a sparkle to them that is just wonderful.

I usually stamp with pigment ink onto watercolor paper then emboss. This works well with the Twinkling H20's because it creates a barrier for the water colors and also has a little sparkle of its own. You could also stamp with a permanent ink, but I don't think the result is as pretty.

Just drop a little bit of water into the color and paint. Use more or less water to change the strength of the color. Simple but really pretty.

Karen R. Brooks

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Tom and Karen Brooks

I "played" with these for the first time this past weekend & was I impressed? You bet! The colors are fablulous & once you start you will be hooked. As Karen said they work really well if you emboss as they do create a barrier & so help with accidental "run overs." No mess either - ideal for novice to expert. Have fun with them, Liz

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liz

Also try using them to paint directly onto a stamp - more solid, less detail stamps work best - then mist the stamp with a FINE spray bottle and stamp. Continue to mist and stamp. Each image is lighter and more like a watercolor painting. A very cool effect!

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Judy

Karen just sent me a card snail mail that was painted with twinkling H2Os. They are gorgeous (as is her card!), and I definitely need to try these!

Barbara

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Barbara Hass

I have been to all of the stamping stores around here and even Hobby Lobby and can't find them. Where did you get them?

Cindy Using my sister's Agent account, my email is snipped-for-privacy@aol.com. It will be a great day when the schools have all the money they need, and the air force has to hold a bake sale to buy a bomber.

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Jeanne Burton

I can't seem to put these paints down! Everytime I create a new card some Twinkling H20's go in there somewhere! They are absolutely fabulous & there are so many different colors. What I also like is that the containers are clear top & bottom with name label on the bottom. I actually store mine upside down so that I can see the color name & color all together. Makes looking for the right color so much easier. Because they are cakes of paint storing them upside down makes no difference - no mess. Have fun when you get some. Liz

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Liz

I found them at a LSS, not a major retailer or anything. Here's their website:

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Hope that Helps! Kris

I have been to all of the stamping stores around here and even Hobby Lobby and can't find them. Where did you get them?

Cindy Using my sister's Agent account, my email is snipped-for-privacy@aol.com. It will be a great day when the schools have all the money they need, and the air force has to hold a bake sale to buy a bomber.

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Kris Thomas

You can buy them on my store -

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This is a rubber stamp store that sells stamps, inkpads, EP's, Glitter, TWINKLING H2O's & much more. S&H is FREE over $25. Look forward to "seeing" you, Liz

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Liz

I had a chance to play with them today, and I love them. There's no mess just from opening the containers like there is with perfect pearls, pearl ex, and some embossing powders, and the H2Os were easy to use like watercolors.

Jeannette

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Jeannette Marsala

Just make sure when you are done using, let them dry with cover off till nice and dry. If you put cover on when still wet, they mildew or something. The stamp stores are warning about this. Great paints, tho.

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