-=> Quoting Wendy Apgar to All <=-
 WA> I've recently begun creating gift bags using
 WA> sponge shapes and paper bags or envelopes which
 WA> have been made into a bag.
 WA> This is my dillema:  What kind of ink do you use
 WA> that will work with the sponges and provide a
 WA> relatively clear image?  I've tried finger paint...
 WA> that didn't give me a satisfactory image; and I
 WA> tried using my ink pads. The regular ones don't
 WA> work at all. The color box inks work somewhat, but
 WA> it is still difficult to get the image I want.
 WA> Any suggestions?
Hi Wendy,
Try a thinned out acrylic paint.  The sponges will absorb the liquid
paint and if it isn't too thick will just pounce it back out onto the
paper.  You'll have to experiment as to the consistency, but I have
used this method on brown paper bags and it works quite well.
Hope this helps.
Beverly
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