Help using Bleach

Re: Help using Bleach

feeds@yuku.com (jak65) — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:27:54 GMT

I often use the bleach technique for stamping I pour rhe bleach onto some kitchen roll and use this as a stamp pad only for the orange rubber stamps and I wash the stamp straight after use I'll try to add a pic http://webzoom.freewebs.com/craftyjak/May07/bleached%20flowers%20001-medium.jpg

Re: Help using Bleach

feeds@yuku.com (Pauline) — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:14:05 GMT

I have just been reading all of your posts and its really intresting. I've never tryed bleaching but must say now I've got to have a go.

Pauline

Re: Help using Bleach

feeds@yuku.com (art angel) — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 06:56:29 GMT

Please please remember that bleach is a very strong irritant, and can damage sesitive skin and lungs, take care to use near open window or other ventilation. Asthmatics in particular, it has been said that there is a higher incidence of asthma in cleaning people, because of the toilet products, in particular, bleach.

Re: Help using Bleach

feeds@yuku.com (murchison) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:37:51 GMT

Sorry but why do you use Bleach sory if this sounds like a darft question

Re: Help using Bleach

feeds@yuku.com (TheStampMan) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:29:31 GMT

Just a little tip that I found... the bleach can spread once applied and can go beyond an embossed outline so try to keep the brush a few mm's inside the outline to allow for bleeding. It may have been a thinner bleach so just experiment and see what happens. I have also been told (but not tried) that vinegar neutalises bleach, you may find you need to do this with certain paints although I don't know which! I managed OK without vinegar with H20's. Bleaching also looks nice...

Re: Help using Bleach

feeds@yuku.com (DEEVINE) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:10:32 GMT

I did this yesterday for the very first time!
I did it on black card w ith the beautiful wreath stamp from Joanna`s shop....I used Twinkling H2o`s in xmas colours and was very impressed with myself afterwards...I havn`t stuck it on a card yet, but will show you when i do.....
Good luck with yours Eli, be sure to show us finished results
Love Denisexx

Re: Help using Bleach

feeds@yuku.com (Beas Nanny) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:01:50 GMT

Twinplums wrote:
Can you put bleach on your stamps and stamp with it or would that damage your stamps?

Thought it might be OK if I washed it straight after.

sarah
xxx

Sarah

I have the bruynzeel pens that have a "white" pen in with them .

if you scribble over glossy card (photopaper) and polish it, then apply the white pen over the...

Re: Help using Bleach

feeds@yuku.com (SylviaB) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:58:03 GMT

Thank you Sue.

Re: Help using Bleach

feeds@yuku.com (Suzi Q) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:52:29 GMT

Stunning card Sylvia, and the colours are beautiful, well done on getting your album started.
Sue

Re: Help using Bleach

feeds@yuku.com (SylviaB) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:50:22 GMT

Hi Eli,
I have put a card in my images of a card I made last year.It is one of Glenda's stamps and I used Domestos just in an old egg cup with a very small paint brush.Hope this helps.The card was an order from a man who calls his wife Duchess.
Quite pleased with myself as this is the first image I have uploaded.
Best Wishes
Sylvia

Re: Help using Bleach

feeds@yuku.com (Eli) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:28:04 GMT

Email address sent to you Tina, thanks

Eli xx

Re: Help using Bleach

feeds@yuku.com (qatar calling) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:59:10 GMT

Twinplums,

I read of a technique using bleach with your stamps - you fold up a wad of kitchen roll, then dampen it with bleach. Tap the stamp onto the wad a few times and stamp normally. I tried it a couple of years ago with a stamp I didn't like very much, with reasonable success and I still have the stamp in perfect condition - mind you, I was very quick to clean it afterwards.

I think it takes a bit of practice. Good luck if you decide to try

Donna X

Re: Help using Bleach

feeds@yuku.com (Tina) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:58:45 GMT

Twinplums wrote:
Can you put bleach on your stamps and stamp with it or would that damage your stamps?

Thought it might be OK if I washed it straight after.

sarah
xxx

Sarah I have known people to do this, so all i would say is if you do, wash it really well as it would end up rotting the stamp.

Re: Help using Bleach

feeds@yuku.com (Tina) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:57:56 GMT

Eli wrote:
Tina I would love to see your bleach technique please.

Eli xx

Could you send me your email address and I will send it to you xx

Re: Help using Bleach

feeds@yuku.com (Anne06) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:52:41 GMT

Hi Eli i tried this bleaching effects to, i didnt managed to get the desired effect either lol
it was when the H2O,s were first shown that i tried it ,all i ended up with was a wheeze and itched for days as i am allergic to bleach and similar products but it doesnt stop me using them ( i normal have every window in the house open lol) but i had my wee play late one night when i couldnt very well open all the windows (chuckle)
Hugs Anne xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Re: Help using Bleach

feeds@yuku.com (jajaian) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:50:47 GMT

last time i did some bleaching, i ended up with no hairs left on my brush! but i didn't realise, and kept thinking that it wasn't working, but on closer inspection i had one hair left on the brush! iwas using thick bleach, praps i'l try again, now ihave read this thread, jan x

Re: Help using Bleach

feeds@yuku.com (Eli) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:40:25 GMT

Thanks for all the advice.
I havent tried to do the particular card yet as I have to make a Birthday card first this afternoon, but once that is done I can play with my bottle of bleach tomorrow

The technique the lady demonstrated was

Use a strip of paper the size of a DL card
Use some whispers type brush markers in bands of colour on a tile or acetate.
Spritz the...

Re: Help using Bleach

feeds@yuku.com (Twinplums) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:39:57 GMT

Can you put bleach on your stamps and stamp with it or would that damage your stamps?

Thought it might be OK if I washed it straight after.

sarah
xxx

Re: Help using Bleach

feeds@yuku.com (Beas Nanny) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:10:38 GMT

I use Wilkinsons Baby bottle steriliser.

Mags

(ok so why should a 60 something have baby bottle steriliser? a drop in some water in the washing up bowl and it sterilises dishcloths. I also use it to sterilise my plastic cake decorating utensils.)

Re: Help using Bleach

feeds@yuku.com (Suzi Q) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:41:12 GMT

Thanks for the info Nancy,
Sue

Help using Bleach

feeds@yuku.com (Eli) — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:48:53 GMT

I saw a demonstrator at the NEC using bleach on a background paper she had made, and I didn't catch whether she said you had to dilute the bleach before using it.
She had the bleach solution in a Koi brush and used it to brush away some of the background colour, it was very effective and I want to try it, but not sure if I should dilute the bleach or use it neat.
Would be glad of some advice from you knowledgeable ladies please