Difference between Foams

[Monica]

I have bought several packages of foams and handles, but I simply use a 40% off coupon at Michaels for them. It took me several months to get what I wanted. I have one of his tool holder thingies with 8 handles... one for each color family... and that works for me. I'm a little hard on the poor foam pieces, which is why I purchased a couple sets of just the pads.

I've not tried using the cut & dry foam for this, as to be honest it hadn't crossed my mind! I like the handles for control, so the make-up sponge thing didn't work for me.... but it is definitely cheaper, even when using coupons!

[Kellacious]

If anyone was wanting a blending tool, but didn't want to spend the money:

For a cheapie 'blending tool,' I just used a blank wood stamp block and cut a piece of the HALOS loop tape to stick on it. Then, I cut felt to fit and used that as my blending tool. It works as well as the Tim stuff, but I already had all the items needed, so it was cheaper for me. Got the Tim tool in a class later on, so I use both.

Kelli

[nancine]

I have been using cut-n-dry for my blending - didn't realize that there was a difference! I haven't purchase a Tim Tool.. I have a stamp holder deal like Ranger's but OLD, I found on eBay and it came with some stamps/handles so I repurposed it into my ink thing. I think I'll get a Tim one and some foam and see how they differ. I really chew up the cut-n-dry... I must press too hard!

[pamcook]

Good idea to use a wooden block.
I've found that the distress foam holds up really well - trust me, I'm ruthless with it and have used the same ones for years now. I did use a staple gun to hold the velcro on better but now that I have several, I'm not changing the pads as often. I'm sure that helps, too.

[tlscrap]

I haven't dared to wash mine, thinking that's when they'll fall apart

So I just get enough for my color categories, so far so good, I love them!

[pbp908]

I don't remember who posted this or where I saw it, but I finally managed to solve my problem with the silly foam things. I was just tossing all of them into a container and then couldn't figure out which one went with which ink, and besides that the stupid cat kept carrying them and the wooden things all over the house. So - I picked up some sticky back velcro, stuck it on the bottom of my ink pads, and put a foam applicator pad under there. Works well and all I have to do now is hide the handles from the cat. (Who keeps blaming the dog, but I've got photos to prove that it's him!)

[Paula]

I don't remember who posted this or where I saw it, but I finally managed to solve my problem with the silly foam things. I was just tossing all of them into a container and then couldn't figure out which one went with which ink, and besides that the stupid cat kept carrying them and the wooden things all over the house. So - I picked up some sticky back velcro, stuck it on the bottom of my ink pads, and put a foam applicator pad under there. Works well and all I have to do now is hide the handles from the cat. (Who keeps blaming the dog, but I've got photos to prove that it's him!)

Sounds like a great idea!!

[azemigh]

I don't remember who posted this or where I saw it, but I finally managed to solve my problem with the silly foam things. I was just tossing all of them into a container and then couldn't figure out which one went with which ink, and besides that the stupid cat kept carrying them and the wooden things all over the house. So - I picked up some sticky back velcro, stuck it on the bottom of my ink pads, and put a foam applicator pad under there. Works well and all I have to do now is hide the handles from the cat. (Who keeps blaming the dog, but I've got photos to prove that it's him!)

Brilliant! I have them all in a plastic baggie too! And more often than not I pull one out that looks like the right color, but alas.........earwax!

[Monica]

I don't remember who posted this or where I saw it, but I finally managed to solve my problem with the silly foam things. I was just tossing all of them into a container and then couldn't figure out which one went with which ink, and besides that the stupid cat kept carrying them and the wooden things all over the house. So - I picked up some sticky back velcro, stuck it on the bottom of my ink pads, and put a foam applicator pad under there. Works well and all I have to do now is hide the handles from the cat. (Who keeps blaming the dog, but I've got photos to prove that it's him!)

Brilliant! I have them all in a plastic baggie too! And more often than not I pull one out that looks like the right color, but alas.........earwax!

Pam... we want to see those photos!

Rachelle... I see you've been watching/reading Harry Potter!!

[azemigh]

I don't remember who posted this or where I saw it, but I finally managed to solve my problem with the silly foam things. I was just tossing all of them into a container and then couldn't figure out which one went with which ink, and besides that the stupid cat kept carrying them and the wooden things all over the house. So - I picked up some sticky back velcro, stuck it on the bottom of my ink pads, and put a foam applicator pad under there. Works well and all I have to do now is hide the handles from the cat. (Who keeps blaming the dog, but I've got photos to prove that it's him!)

Brilliant! I have them all in a plastic baggie too! And more often than not I pull one out that looks like the right color, but alas.........earwax!

Pam... we want to see those photos!

Rachelle... I see you've been watching/reading Harry Potter!!

You eagle eye, Monica!

[Monica]

Not really; I just love that bit!! Cracks me up every time.

You really want to get me going, let's start quoting Disney movies....

[pamcook]

Brilliant idea to stick them to the ink pads. Mine have a home on my desk but if I ever need that space, they're getting velcro-ed to the ink pads.

I've seen the photos - the cat is the culprit. No matter how guilty the dog looks.

[pbp908]

Here he is in all his grey glory - trying to find the ink applicators.

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[mpizzazz]

Some of the people on the forum for the Tim class said they attached them to the inkpad. I just have one for each color and I'm not fussy as long as I grab the green one for any green, red one for any red, etc. But I'm going to try the blending foams when I don't know what else to use a coupon on at Joanns or Michaels. That happens fairly often as they never have what I want!

[Paula]

That photo is just too funny!!