Here’s a common stamping dilemma- what is the BEST white stamp pad? Because sometimes you want a nice white stamped image on a dark background. So I tested 10 white stamp pads on black cardstock and I have the results here for you!
Before we get to the video, I want to share my process. each stamp pad was new or nearly-new; I gathered my supplies from big-box stores and Amazon.com with the exception of the Stampin’ UP pad- normally I don’t focus on product that isn’t sold retail, but since you can buy it online without a home party, I decided to include it. I stamped all samples with the same stamp, which I cleaned with a wet wipe and dried in between each use to avoid contamination.
Also, I received the Delicata Stamp Pad and the Stampin’ UP pad for review purposes. However, you can clearly see that I gave each stamp pad a fair shake and my opinions are honest and my own, and based on my first-hand experience.
OK- here are the 10 brands I tried:
- VersaMagic
- VersaColor
- Hero Hues Pigment
- Hero Hues Dye
- Ranger Distress
- ColorBox
- Avery Elle
- Delicata
- Simon Says Stamp
- Stampin’ UP
And now for the video!
I just LOVE all three of these– which of these three do you use?
If you need some links to buy: (affiliate)
- Avery Elle and Reinker (from Amazon)
- Delicata (Amazon)
- Stampin’ UP (from the website)
Thanks for watching- and I’d love to hear your thoughts!
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Thank you, I was just using my white pad on dark paper for Christmas cards and didn’t like the results, have to get me some stampin up.
You might want to try My Favorite Things pigment white called Sweet Tooth.
Hi Jenny,
Yay! I do have the Stampin’ Up white craft pad and I love it! What a great video comparing all those inks. I was wondering how the other companies’ ink pads showed up and you have saved me a lot of expense. I will stick with what I have since it is so sharp and bright, and also gives me the option to emboss. By the way, I do shop through my friend who is a demonstrator when I buy SU, but you can order anonymously directly through their website if you’re not interested in going to a party. Thanks for showing us all those inks!
This post would have come in handy two weeks ago! Lol! I just finished a project where I stamped a ton of skylines in white on black paper. I started with ColorBox and it was runny and all around terrible. I also had Stazon and Hero Arts pigment pads on hand. I ended up using Hero Arts because I was afraid to use the Stazon with my Misti. I’m a big fan of Avery Elle products so I’ll definitely be adding that to my stash! Thanks!
Great comparison video. I have a couple of the “lesser” stamp pads and have pretty much avoided stamping on black, as it’s so disappointing. I will search out the Stampin up. Nice to have the larger surface. Thanks for your terrific unbiased videos. Great job.
I just followed your link to Stampin’ Up. The ink pad is listed at $8.00. Thought you should know! Also, what do you mean by “craft pad”? I have not heard that term before.
Minmimum shipping for stampin up is $6.95 or 10% whichever is more. The stamping up pad is very very smudgy and requires great care. It does not dry well. I have done some projects that just would not dry. I am not pleased with it for plain stamping but it is fine with embossing powder. I am an SU demo. This is my honest opinion after using it for more than 10 years. The Fun Stampers Journey pad is better – it is fusion ink.
Thank you for this wonderful video. I use stampin up, but wondered if there was something better..
I use Memento Luxe Wedding Dress (Pigment), and I’ve been very impressed. I’d love to see how it stacks up against your winners!
THANK YOU so much for this! I have had mostly disappointing whites, and now I know where to look. I appreciate your work here!