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Variation 1
Visual variation will be added in the variation-image pass.
Visual variation will be added in the variation-image pass.
Variation 2
Visual variation will be added in the variation-image pass.
Visual variation will be added in the variation-image pass.
Craft Idea
Stop Overpaying for Ink Pads (Make Your Own Instead)
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Channel: Our Upcycled Life
Project Details
At a Glance
LayersAbsorbent pad inside container
DimensionsSmall container / varies
InteractiveReusable supply
PrintableNo
Technique FocusBudget Crafting, DIY Ink Pad, Upcycled Supplies
A budget-friendly DIY showing how to make reusable ink-pad style supplies instead of continually buying commercial pads.
About This Project
A budget-friendly DIY showing how to make reusable ink-pad style supplies instead of continually buying commercial pads.
What You'll Love
Saved because it could reduce supply costs and make it easier to keep custom colors available for distressing and stamping.
Key Techniques Used
- Budget Crafting
- DIY Ink Pad
- Upcycled Supplies
Main Supplies
- Ink or liquid colorant
- Absorbent pad material
- Shallow reusable container
- Labels
- Protective work surface
Project Tags
Color Palette
Purple
Cream
Deep Brown
Printables
No printable is associated with this Craft Idea.
My Notes
Test with one color first. Keep the homemade pad clearly labeled so inks do not get mixed accidentally.
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