Tim Holtz - Stamp Platform, Distress Marker and Distress Ink - Creativity Kit

Contents of Kit:

• One Tim Holtz Stamp Platform
• One 1 oz. bottle of Picket Fence Distress Paint 
• One Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress (Mini) Ink Pad
• One Jet Black Staz On Ink Pad
• One 2 oz. bottle of Archival Ink Cleaner
• One Tim Holtz Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide Ink Pad
• One Tim Holtz Peacock Feathers Distress Marker

Summary of Included Products

Tim Holtz Stamp Platform for Tonic
This bestselling Stamp Platform, from Tim Holtz for Tonic, measures 9.5" x 11.5" with an 8.5" x 8.5" stamp base and features a sturdy magnetic base plate, two high magnetic strength neodymium magnets and a dual-thickness metal hinged stamping cover with gridlines. The platform is for use with your clear or rubber cling stamps; the switchable acrylic hinged lid is marked one side for clear and the reverse side for rubber! The gridlines on the lid help you easily align your stamps, so that you can ensure that your stamped impressions are straight every time on your projects. The platform features a non-slip base to prevent any movement while you’re working and has an open outer edge allowing you to use sheets of paper up to 12" x 12".

“I've had my platform for about a month now and I can't say how pleased I am with this. I actually ordered a MISTI but when I saw that the Tonic was finally released I ordered it and returned the MISTI. First off, ordering with scrapbook.com was a total breeze and I received my platform two days after ordering it. That really impressed me considering larger retail stores can take up to a week and a half to get an order (looking at you Joann). I will def be giving scrapbook.com more of my piggy bank money. Now, the platform. This thing is a monster. Heavy duty, well made and easy to use. Being a guy I don't have a delicate touch at times and I was afraid the lid might break but nope. Now I haven't put any strength into it, no need for that, but I have used a fair amount pressure and the lid held up just fine. The magnets are quite strong but I replaced mine with a bar magnet. I have noticed the magnet can't be too close to the rulers otherwise the lid won't close quite right, no biggie, just move them to the bottom of the cardstock and no more problem. Thing puppy has been a god send, it makes stamping so much easier, especially layering stamps and now I can do some of the fun techniques that you really need a platform to do. All in all I'm absolutely pleased with this item and would encourage anyone who wants a positioner to get one.” – Reviewed by danthrplgst

Picket Fence Distress Paint
This1 oz. bottle of the Picket Fence Distress Paint features a mess-free dabber. Designed to react to water like inks and stains. This very fluid, water-based acrylic paint is great for a wide variety of artistic techniques and can be used on acrylic, paper, wood, glass, plastic, metal and more. This paint is perfect for mixed media artists.

“Tim's new paints are really fun and they are so easy to use in these dabber containers! The white is really fun!” – Reviewed by gjc

“Nice. Another good earth color.” – Reviewed by donn.album

Vintage Photo Distress (Mini) Ink Pad from Tim Holtz
The Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress (Mini) Ink Pad measures 1.25" x 1.25". The Vintage Photo ink pad adds a realistic stained or aged look to your projects. The fade-resistant, water-based ink will ensure your project looks great for years to come. All the Tim Holtz dye inks are acid-free, non-toxic and safe to use on your photos.

Jet Black Staz On Ink Pad
The Jet Black Staz On Ink Pad features fast-drying solvent ink (3-5 minutes on non-porous surfaces). StazOn ink pads are perfect for all non-porous and semi-porous surfaces, including transparencies, vellum, glass, glazed metal, ceramic tile, acrylic plastic and much, much more! This ink is also archival and acid-free.

“I love this ink so much! I use it for almost every lo I do! It is the best because it staz on (lol) everything! Also I love it because it dries so quickly....for me that is great because I have ruined many lo's because im in such a hurry to move on to the next part! Try it! You will love it too!” – Reviewed by kaye222

Archival Ink Cleaner
One 2 oz. bottle of Archival Ink Cleaner that features a mess-free dabber top. Easily clean your water-based, permanent, pigment and solvent inks with the Archival Ink Cleaner by Ranger Ink. This cleaner is a specifically formulated non-toxic cleaner that is safe for use on your rubber stamps and clear stamps.

Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide Ink Pad
The Tim Holtz Peacock Feathers Distress Oxides Ink Pad measures 2" x 2". This ink is a water-reactive dye and pigment ink fusion that will create an oxidized effect when sprayed with water. The raised ink pad is perfect for use with stamps, stencils and direct to surface applications.

“It took me quite a bit of experimenting to understand the magic of Oxides but now I LOVE THEM and want every color!” – Reviewed by A. Strawberry

Peacock Feathers Distress Marker
One Tim Holtz Peacock Feathers Distress Marker. This marker features a water-based ink for coloring, journaling, stamping and more. This dual tip marker is ideal for many coloring techniques - use the brush tip for coloring, stamping and shading, use the detail tip for journaling and drawing and use to color directly on rubber and clear stamps.

“I love the colour! The nice thing about using Tim Holtz products is that you can be assured that from distress ink to the acid the colour matches perfectly.” - burtonw

What Makes This Kit a Convenient Must-Have:

• You’ll have everything that you need in one kit to create a mixed media masterpiece
• All of the included products have been hand-picked to ensure that you have everything you need to complete a project from beginning to end
• Kit includes an assortment of different types of products to learn about, try and experiment with
• It's a great starter kit for a crafter that’s ready to try out mixed media techniques
• You'll save money by getting these items together in one kit
• There is no limit to what you can create and learn with these awesome products
• You will be inspired to ink, stamp, create, color, clean and impress the best
• You get to take these great products and let your inner artist shine through

Stamp Platform features and How to Use:
Clear out a space on your stamping table because Tim Holtz’s Stamp Platform by Tonic Studios is going to change your stamping life! This simple-to-use platform is engineered to ensure stamping perfection every time and makes layered, as well as mass production stamping a breeze. You’re going to wonder how you’ve been stamping for so long without it!
In what ways can you creatively use this platform? Use it as a tool when utilizing your clear or rubber stamps to create cards, pages, tags and other paper crafting projects. Try creating a layered water colored look by using with Tim Holtz Distress Pens (sold separately). This platform is perfect for any mixed media project that you have in mind!

Be sure to check out the case made for the Stamp Platform: the Storage Zipper Sleeve (ton-1710e). It's perfect for on-the-go stamping (sold separately).

Tips:

• Avoid getting ink on the guide rails
• Do not use acetone or nail polish to clean the Stamp Platform
• Just re-ink your stamp and stamp again to achieve a deeper color or more saturated impression

How to use the Stamp Platform for Clear or Rubber Stamps:

• Select your paper (cardstock, watercolor, smooth or mixed media) 
• Lift the acrylic lid and choose either the clear or rubber side (use text on lid as a guide) and replace the lid
• Align your paper up with the raised guides located on the edges of the magnetic base
• Place your magnets on opposite sides of the paper (keep magnets separated)
• Place your stamp on your paper in your desired location
• Close the lid so that your stamp adheres ("clings") to the lid
• Open the lid and choose your ink and ink up your stamp
• Close the lid again and apply pressure to your stamp
• Lift the lid and remove the magnets
• Repeat for multiples of the same project or remove

How to use the Stamp Platform for Watercoloring:

• Choose your watercolor paper
• Place your paper on the magnetic surface, securing it with the magnets
• Choose your stamp and place it in your desired location on your cardstock
• Close the lid to transfer the stamp
• Choose your favorite Tim Holtz Distress Markers (sold separately)
• Add color to the stamp and spray with water
• Close the lid and apply pressure to the stamp
• Open the lid, wipe color off the stamp with a soft cloth and apply your next color
• Continue to add color to achieve a layered look on your project
• When finished, use your heat tool to dry stamped image

How to clean:

• Choose your stamp cleaner (solvent, hand sanitizer, alcohol wipes and more)
• Do not use acetone or nail polish remover on the surface
• Rub gently with a cloth until clean