<cak> secondstar, is there a web site for the class tonight?
<secondstar> CLASS SAMPLES ARE AT http://secondstarontheright.com/chalk.htm
<cak> (you're psychic!) thanks
<secondstar> lol!
<christiesobsession> wow! that sample is amazing!!!
<secondstar> TY
<starofhearts> I really like Rowena....
<madkapkid> The samples are awesome!!!
<cak> I just love the subtle coloring!
<deb> http://secondstarontheright.com/chalk.htm
<brenda> awesome samples
<secondstar> G'DAY PAM
<deb> http://secondstarontheright.com/chalk.htm
<LuniLadi> Duet is my fav
<LuniLadi> great effect
<Aussie_Pam> g'day to you too.
<LuniLadi> better than a photo
<cak> Yes, Rowenna is irresistable. When will she be out?
<secondstar> OK-LET'S DO THE SPECIALS THING
<LuniLadi> let's :)
<Sandy> I have the sunflower one so I can't wait to see how that is done
<debbiesdiecuts> is this photos or stamped images
<debbiesdiecuts> or both
<secondstar> 2 FULL PLATES ARE 10% OFF
<LuniLadi> oh, me too!
<secondstar> 3 ARE 15% OFF
<secondstar> 4 OR MORE ARE 20% OFF
<secondstar> AND FOR TONIGHT ONLY
<deb> http://secondstarontheright.com/chalk.htm
<secondstar> BUY 4 MINIPLATES (ENDING IN A) AND GET A 5TH ONE FREE
<cak> Wow!
<secondstar> OK - NOW I CAN ANSWER QUESTIONS
<phyllis> Hi! The samples are lovely
<deb> http://secondstarontheright.com/chalk.htm
<secondstar> ROWENNA WILL BE OUT IN JULY
<debbiesdiecuts> are these stamps or real photos
<secondstar> THESE ARE PHOTO REALISTIC STAMPS
<deb> stamps
<deb> http://secondstarontheright.com/chalk.htm
<debbiesdiecuts> cool...they are very very nice
<secondstar> TY
<deb> http://secondstarontheright.com/chalk.htm
<April> love these stamps...
<twodog> very nice
<secondstar> HOWEVER - YOU CAN COLOR B&W PHOTOS THE SAME WAY
<deb> http://secondstarontheright.com/chalk.htm
<kaye> hello all
<deb> ok - conversations to a minimum
<deb> private message
<deb> or chat room is open
<deb> debbie - whenever you are ready
<debbiesdiecuts> the chalk will stick to the black and white photo
<phyllis> ready
<secondstar> I'M GOING TO START WITH SOME TIPS ON STAMPING THE PHOTO STYLE STAMPS
<secondstar> YOU WANT TO USE GLOSSY CS FOR THIS TECHNIQUE
<secondstar> MOST GLOSSIES WILL WORK
<secondstar> THE ONE I USE IS A FAIRLY INEXPENSIVE ONE I GET AT PAPER ZONE
<secondstar> I PREFER TO USE ANCIENT PAGE DYE INK PADS FOR THIS
<Aussie_Pam> why?
<cak> But dye ink over pigment ink?
<secondstar> YOU WANT A PERMANENT DYE INK FOR THIS
<secondstar> PIGMENT INKS WOULD SMEAR
<secondstar> MEMORIES OR ADIRONDAK WILL WORK
<deb> http://secondstarontheright.com/chalk.htm
<Kanga> ty
<cak> oh, of course--this is glossy!
<secondstar> I JUST PREFER THE SPANGE ON ANCIENT PAGE
<secondstar> SPONGE
<phyllis> Pigment inks also thicker
<secondstar> YOU WANT TO KEEP THE INK PAD FAIRLY JUICY
<secondstar> ONE MISTAKE MOST PEOPLE MAKE WITH THESE STAMPS IS LETTING THE INK PAD DRY OUT
<secondstar> I USUALLY REINK AFTER EVERY 4TH OR 5TH IMAGE
<deb> OH
<deb> ok
<secondstar> AND THE STAMP HAS TO BE KEPT VERY CLEAN
<Aussie_Pam> I can see I will have to stock up on reinkers when I'm up there!
<deb> http://secondstarontheright.com/chalk.htm
<secondstar> I THINK REINKERS ARE YOUR BEST STAMPING INVESTMENT
<deb> http://secondstarontheright.com/chalk.htm
<secondstar> AFTER STAMPS OF COURSE :)
<labelle> har, har
<deb> lol
<Aussie_Pam> lol
<Kanga> lol
<brenda> lol
<deb> http://secondstarontheright.com/chalk.htm
<cak> Do you carry the inks and reinkers secondstar?
<secondstar> IF YOU SEE LITTLE WHITISH SPOTS IN YOUR STAMPED IMAGE IT MEANS YOUR STAMP IS DIRTY
<secondstar> I DON'T CARRY INKS - A LOT OF THE OTHER VENDORS DO
<secondstar> AFTER YOU HAVE STAMPED YOUR IMAGE
<cak> thanks--about the dirty stamps. Are they easy to clean when they're so detailed?
<secondstar> LET THE INK DRY FOR A FEW MINUTES
<deb> http://secondstarontheright.com/chalk.htm
<secondstar> OR HEAT FIX
<secondstar> I CLEAN WITH A CITRUS BASED PRODUCT I GET AT JO ANNE
<secondstar> CALLED CRAY AWAY
<cak> lol--I've never heard of it. Thanks again
<secondstar> IT'S ALSO GREAT FOR GETTING GLUE OR ALLENE'S TACK IT OFF YOUR MOUNTS
<secondstar> MOST GOOD STAMP CLEANERS WILL WORK
<secondstar> I USE DECOATO CHALKS, THE KIND THAT COME AS LITTLE SQUARES IN A TRAY
<secondstar> STICK CHALKS ARE TOO HARD
<deb> so a soft chalk
<secondstar> ALL YOU DO IS GET SOME CHALK ON A COTTON SWAB
<secondstar> AND RUB IT ONTO THE CS
<secondstar> THE CHALK ACTUALLY SINKS INTO THE COATING ON THE CS
<secondstar> SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO USE A FIXATIVE
<cak> do you have to be careful about not "coloring outside the lines"?
<secondstar> NOT TOO MUCH
<phyllis> Someone suggested getting the real small pompoms and using them with a tweezer as applicators.
<secondstar> YOU CAN GO BACK WITH A CLEAN SWAB
<deb> I like the pointed swab
<secondstar> AND TOUCH UP ANY MISTAKES
<Aussie_Pam> that sounds like a good idea Phyllis
<secondstar> THERE ARE ALSO SOME REAL SMALL APPLICATORS WITH A POM POM ON THE END
<cak> good (I'm usually kinda out of control)
<secondstar> THESE ARE GOOD FOR EYES AND LIPS
<secondstar> THE MAIN THING WITH THIS TECHNIQUE IS NOT TO OVERDO THE COLOR
<secondstar> YOU ARE GOING FOR A VERY SOFT LOOK
<debbiesdiecuts> this is glossy cardstock you are working on
<secondstar> YES
<cak> is it easy to overdo or do you have to work at it?
<debbiesdiecuts> and the chalk does not need a fixative
<secondstar> NO
<debbiesdiecuts> will artist pastel chalks work too
<secondstar> ACTUALLY, WHEN YOU ARE DONE COLORING
<secondstar> YOU TAKE A CLEAN SWAB AND WIPE OFF ANY EXTRA CHALK
<secondstar> THAT IS SITTING ON TOP OF THE BLACK INK
<secondstar> THAT WAY THE IMAGE POS BACK OUT
<secondstar> POPS BACK OUT
<cak> cool
<madkapkid> IT sure is a great look...
<secondstar> ARTIST'S PASTELL ARE TOO HARD
<deb> http://secondstarontheright.com/chalk.htm
<secondstar> BUT IF YOU SCRAPE THEM WITH A CRAFT KNIFE
<secondstar> TO LOOSEN THE CHALK THEY WILL WORK
<no-vicki> will the chalk pencils be too harsh for this?
<secondstar> I HAVE USED PENCILS, IT WORKS
<secondstar> BUT TAKES LONGER AND MIGHT LEAVE MARKS ON THE CS
<secondstar> ONE VARIATION IF YOU WANT TO USE REGULAR WATERCOLOR PENCILS
<secondstar> IS TO STAMP THE IMAGE AND THEN SPRAY WITH A MATTE FIXATIVE
<secondstar> THEN COLOR THE IMAGE
<deb> cool
<Midnight> thanks
<secondstar> KRYLONS WORKABLE FIXATIVE WORKS GREAT FOR THIS
<deb> http://secondstarontheright.com/chalk.htm
<secondstar> AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE SAMPLES
<secondstar> IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE A PHOTO STYLE IMAGE
<secondstar> I CHALKED THE HOLLY ON THE DUET CARD
<twodog> with watercolor pencils, you couldn't just stamp on matte cs? or does stamp not stamp as well?
<secondstar> AND THE FLOWERS ON THE SUNFLOWER CARD
<secondstar> THE VERY DETAILED PHOTO STAMPS DON'T STAMP AS WELL ON MATTE
<twodog> ty
<labelle> how did you color the two girls in
<labelle> Duet?
<secondstar> I USED A MIX OF A LIGHT PINK AND PEACH FOR THE FLESH TONES
<secondstar> JUST DABBED THE SWAB IN THE PINK, THEN IN THE PEACH
<secondstar> USED A RUST COLOR ON THEIR HAIR
<secondstar> TINY AMOUNT OF DARK PINK ON LIPS
<secondstar> AND THEN GREEN ON ONE GOWN
<secondstar> AND BLUE ON THE OTHER
<secondstar> REALLY EASY
<SusanR> are you using a q-tip swab?
<secondstar> YES
<deb> it's very effective!
<labelle> really stunning
<SusanR> ty...looks beautiful!
<phyl> and it actually stays on glossy paper?
<secondstar> YOU CAN RUB YOUR HAND RIGHT OVER IT AND IT STAYS THERE
<phyl> that is just so great thanks
<brenda> wow
<cak> secondstar, kinda backtracking, but would the Brilliance inks work for this
<secondstar> THAT'S REALLY ALL THERE IS TO IT
<cak> ?
<secondstar> JUST EXPERIMENT
<debbiesdiecuts> this is just too cool...cause i love chalks
<Aussie_Pam> I'll have to give this a try this afternoon
<secondstar> BRILLIANCE RUBS OFF ONTO THE SWAB
<phyl> right do the inks have anything to do with this?
<phyl> can you use any permanent ink?
<phyl> or is one better than the other?
<secondstar> ANY PERMANENT INK
<secondstar> I LIKE ANCIENT PAGE BEST
<phyl> thanks
<cak> thank you--I'm glad you are a good experimenter!
<secondstar> MEMORIES DOES TEND TO RUB OFF ONTO THE SWAB
<phyl> even if you heat it?
<secondstar> THEN THE BLACK SMEARS INTO THE COLOR YOU ARE WORKING ON
<secondstar> YES
<phyl> eeeeeeeeeew
<debbiesdiecuts> will Ranger archival black work
<secondstar> MY ANCIENT PAGE PAD FELL APART ON ME AT THE ST PAUL CONVENTION
<SusanR> so...ancient page is more permanent that memories?
<madkapkid> Document Black is pretty good....
<phyl> time to buy an anchient page pad
<secondstar> AFTER ABOUT 300 DEMOS - LOL!
<phyl> got your money's worth on that one
<secondstar> NO ONE THERE SOLD ANCIENT PAGE - SO I TRIED MEMORIES AND ADIRONDAK
<phyl> no adrionkak either?
<cak> it sounds like you reink it often enough to avoid the friction of a dry pad--I bet that helps
<secondstar> EVERYONE AGREED THAT THE ANCIENT PAGE LOOKED BETTER AND WAS EASIER TO WORK WITH
<brenda> ok
<phyl> good
<secondstar> ADIRINDAK WAS OK AS FAR AS THE INK GOES
<phyl> but?
<secondstar> BUT THE WAY THE PAD IS SHAPED
<secondstar> MAKES IT HARD TO INK UP BIG STAMPS
<secondstar> YOU COULD USE A BRAYER THOUGH
<secondstar> I LIKE THE LOOK OF ONLY COLORING PART OF AN IMAGE
<secondstar> LIKE JUST THE EYES OF THE CAT
<secondstar> OR JUST THE CENTER OF A FLOWER
<phyllis> I love Ancient page but the tops stick to each other in apile- what a mess. Have you tried ZIMINK? It's my new favorite black for everything.
<cak> it really draws your attention to that area--very effective
<secondstar> IT MAKES A VERY EFFECTIVE CARD AND REAL FAST AND EASY TO MAKE
<secondstar> HAVEN'T TRIED ZIM YET
beanjean1 LOVES Zim INk
<secondstar> THEY WERE USING IT TO STAMP ON ACETATE AT THE CONVENTION
<beanjean1> here's a disclaimer....I DO work for them occasionally
<secondstar> SO I WANT TO GIVE IT A TRY
<beanjean1> BUT it's the best black!!!
<phyllis> I use it for almost everything!
<SusanR> the little girl card....is she masked or cut out and positioned on top?
<secondstar> MASKED
<secondstar> DUET IS ALSO STAMPED FIRST AND THEN MASKED
<SusanR> ty
<beanjean1> the samples are just STUNNING Deb
<secondstar> RMEMBER TO CUT YOUR MASK JUST A LITTLE BIT SMALLER THAN YOUR IMAGE SO YOU DON'T GET A HAO EFFECT
<labelle> what do you use to mask?
<secondstar> HALO
<secondstar> JUST A PIECE OF PAPER
<LiBsTeR> Rowenna is to die for! Just plain beautiful!
<debbiesdiecuts> would dye based inks work to color the images...like the sea shells from ranger
<secondstar> YOU COULD TRY STIPPLING IN THE COLOR
<secondstar> THE JUDIKINS COLOR DUSTERS MIGHT GIVE YOU ENOUGH
<phyllis> the thinner the paper, the better the mask
<secondstar> CONTROL TO GET INTO THE SMALLER AREAS
<debbiesdiecuts> ok...so how much are these images again
<secondstar> DUET SELLS FOR 6.50 -
<secondstar> IT'S A QUARTER PLATE WITH THE DUET IMAGE AND A COUPLE OF VERSES ON IT
<phyl> good price there
<labelle> any place to see it?
<secondstar> SUNFLOWERS IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS A QUARTER SHETT
<labelle> the plate that is
<secondstar> WITH SOME VERSES AS WELL AS THE MAIN IMAGE
<Carole> Was Rowenna also masked?
<secondstar> YES
<deb> http://secondstarontheright.com/
<brenda> deb do you take paypal?????
<secondstar> YES
<brenda> ty
<christiesobsession> but we cant get Rowenna yet right?
<secondstar> THE LITTLE GIRL IS FROM THE
<secondstar> THANK HEAVEN FOR LITTLE GIRLS PLATE
<secondstar> NOT TILL THE END OF JULY
<phyl> dang
<secondstar> SHE WILL BE ON A PLATE WITH 4 OTHER LADIES
<phyllis> I love the little girl!
<secondstar> AND SOME VERSES
<brenda> wow
<labelle> can we preorder now?
<Carole> Your samples are just lovely. Thanks so much for sharing them with us.
<brenda> i love her
<secondstar> I'M NOT TAKING PAID PREORDERS BUT WOULD LIKE A HEAD COUNT
<phyllis> Can you tell us the price?
<secondstar> I COULD PUT THE PLATE UP ON THE WEB LATER IF PEOPLE WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE REST OF IT
deb hands deb her head
<phyllis> Love to see the plate
<labelle> i would like to see it
<secondstar> $24
<phyl> yes please
<madkapkid> I would like to see it...
<secondstar> BYB
<cak> (oooo, I bet we're gonna get a sneak preview)
<Carole> I would love to see it.
<christiesobsession> we are so spoiled here, this is great!
<twodog> definitely
<cak> convention time is always exciting
<phyl> convention time is noisey around here
<secondstar> ok - it's loading on the home page
<secondstar> should be up in a few minutes
<phyl> dh yelling constantly get off that computer lol
<cak> thank you ss!
<phyllis> can you give us a direct link to it
<secondstar> REMEMBER TO HIT CONTROL PLUS RELOAD IF YOU CAN'T SEE IT
<secondstar> http://secondstarontheright.com
<secondstar> click on the thumbnail to see the full size image
<secondstar> it's still uploading - will take a few minutes
<SusanR> is that "black" ancient page on the music of Rowenna?
<secondstar> LOL! my website has gotten too big
<secondstar> it takes forever for something new to load
<cak> never! we want all the stamps we can get from you
<secondstar> i used stone gray for the music
<SusanR> ty
<secondstar> ANY QUESTIONS?
<cak> not from me (but wait til I try this the first time)
<tucsonbrookie> thanks for all the great tips
<Aussie_Pam> good class Deb. Thanks
<secondstar> IT'S REAL EASY
<secondstar> I'LL BE DEMOING THIS TECHNIQUE AT UPCOMING CONVENTIONS
<cak> It's real beautiful (easy is a bonus) Thank you for teaching us
<twodog> thanks for the class.
<no-vicki> deb, what is the name of the corner punch on the first card?
<madkapkid> Great class
<phyl> wonderful class fantastic samples
<secondstar> I'M GOING TO BE ALL OVER THE COUNTRY IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS
<Carole> Yes, thank you for the class.
<phyl> in las vegas in october?
<brenda> deb coming to south carolina?
<secondstar> NOT SURE OF THE NAME OF THAT ONE
<phyllis> It's on the website- what beautiful girls! Where do you get the photos from- are they family or just unknown?
<brenda> aunty amy
<secondstar> NOT DOING LAS VEGAS OR sc THIS YEAR
<secondstar> WILL PROBABLY BE AT BOTH IN 2003
<phyl> dang
<brenda> yippie
<brenda> can i work for you in sc?
<brenda> lol
<secondstar> SURE :)
<brenda> will remind you
<phyllis> Come to NY- in November
<brenda> yippieeeeee
<Kanga> cincinnati in August?
<secondstar> I'M GOING TO BE IN MILWAUKEE THAT WEEKEND
<labelle> new plate is on homepage, where?
<secondstar> BUT WILL BE DOING ONE IN SYRACUSE NEXT YEAR
<phyllis> Click on the sample on the right and it will come up
<beanjean1> are you going to be at Ft. Worth, IN?
<secondstar> YES
<phyllis> OOPS- left
<labelle> ty]
<Kanga> Novi, MI in August?
<LuniLadi> when is Syracuse...I'll visit my son in college...lol
<secondstar> OOPS - NOT FT WORTH - FT COLLINS
<christiesobsession> I see the plate now ss, they are absolutely fabulous! A must have when it comes out.
<beanjean1> OH SHOOT
<beanjean1> I meant Ft. Wayne!!!
<phyllis> When did you say they'll be out?
<LindaR> deb, the new plate is lovely, can't wait
<keribou> Syracuse is doing convention next year?
<deb> deb this is fabulous
<deb> thank you so much
<deb> next event #bearrubber social hour
<Kanga> love the plate!
<secondstar> END OF JULY
<cak> END of July?!? Oh no!
<LuniLadi> deb...when is the Syracuse convention?
<secondstar> RUBBER STAMP EXPO IS DOING SYRACUSE
<secondstar> ONE MINUTE
<phyllis> Thanks for the great class. Night' all
<phyl> nite phyllis
<secondstar> SYRACUSE MAY31 & jUNE 1
<LindaR> thanks for the class, looking forward to the new plate
<LuniLadi> TY!
<no-vicki> thanks deb, great class
<secondstar> TY
<phyl> love the new plate, outstanding job
<beanjean1> thanks deb, great class
<LiBsTeR> THanks Deb, enjoyed the class a lot
<LuniLadi> great class deb....always is
<Aussie_Pam> secondstar> would this technique look OK using the Aussie stamp plate?
<Carole> Thanks again for class.
<Terribear> thanks for the class.
<secondstar> SHOULD WORK FINE ON THOSE IMAGES
<Aussie_Pam> i'll have a go this afternoon. Think the opera house would be great and the map
<secondstar> I'M GOING TO BE PLAYING WITH THEM LATER THIS WEEK
<deb> thanks deb
<Aussie_Pam> doing what?
<secondstar> MY STAMP CLUB HAS A SISTER CLUB DOWN UNDER
<secondstar> AND WE HAVE A SWAP GOING
<Aussie_Pam> where?
<secondstar> NOT SURE EXACTLY
<Aussie_Pam> can you let me know.
<secondstar> I'LL CHECK WITH THE SWAP MOM THIS WEEK
<secondstar> WE MEET ON THURS
<Aussie_Pam> or get them to contact me. I'll go into your web site and send you an e-mail
<secondstar> OK
<Aussie_Pam> see ya. Bye
<secondstar> HOO ROO
<deb> thanks again deb
<Aussie_Pam> lol
<brenda> deb love the samples and class
<secondstar> TY
<labelle> ty and good nite
<secondstar> WHO'S UP NEXT?
<deb> nit elabelle
<deb> it's bear rubber stamps social hour
<deb> and anima design in here in an hour
<secondstar> OK - TIME TO GO GET SOME DINNER
<secondstar> TTFN
<cak> thank you so much deb--
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