Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Alcohol Ink Mini Applicator Tool

The round wooden applicator tools are interchangeable. I think they are labeled as two different products because they come with two very different types of pads. Both have velcro to attach either a felt or foam pad onto. If using Distress inks (or any dye-based ink), use a foam pad. If you are using alcohol inks, you need to use a felt pad. Hope this helps! By: whitebuffalo3 (06-Nov-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Not clear what you are wanting to compare. There is a small rectangle applicator that uses a small rectangle pad for alcohol inks. This is different not only in shape but in material. The one for inks is round and a sponge. The latter does not work well with alcohol inks. Hope this helps. By: Lynnecol (05-Nov-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I have not yet found a way to clean the pads. Putting plain alcohol on them dilutes the color but does not clean as the pads are absorbent and hold the color and when rewet will activate that color again. I hope that helps! By: Cestmoi (13-Aug-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!