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Mona Lisa · Last edited by Mona Lisa on Mon Nov 05, 2007 3:14 pm; edited 1 time in total

Stardust Gel Pens
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The Sakura Clear Stardust Gel Pen is the perfect tool to add just a little shimmer to any of your rubber stamping or paper crafting projects.

TIPS AND TRICKS -Use a very light hand to apply the glitter to your project to achieve the most natural effect. It's almost like drizzling the ink onto the paper.
-If covering a larger area, use a small circular motion to achieve a smooth, even effect.
-Try adding the sparkle to the following images for some amazing results: water, rain, snow, sentiments, bling, flames/glowing candles, create highlights where you would use a white gel pen.

TECHNICAL QUALITIES Patented, clear glittering ink
Patented gel pen delivery system
Consistent 0.5mm bold line (1.0mm ball)
Does not bleed through most papers
Not intended for archival use
Meets ASTM and ACMI non-toxicity standards

(technical qualities from the www.sakura.com)

We have created some samples to inspire you as well:

Stardust Snowflakes
Silent Night
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hbrown · Designer Joined: 06 Jul 2007 Posts: 1915

Oh I love these Sakura glitter pens. They work with any color, and they leave such a wonderful glitter on your paper. I highly recommend these!
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Silvergirl · Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:14 am Post subject:

These ARE wonderful! It's perfect for adding subtle shimmer - and so much less mess than using glitter.

Thanks for the spotlight! I'll have to post something soon...

Lise
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Etha · Member Joined: 29 Jun 2007 Posts: 450 Location: Colorado

I love those pens too! That was one of the first Sakura pens that I ever got Smile

I could not access the second example, it asked for a password ;(
Lovely snowflakes!!
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stamp_momma · Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:45 am Post subject:

Love, love, LOVE these pens. On occassion, my hand tends to be king of heavy. I have found that I can kind of 'smear' the wet ink lightly with my finger to remove the actual pen strokes for that softer affect that Lisa is talking about.

Wonderful tool! You can see where I have used the Stardust Clear pen here on the Thomas Kinkaid Silent Night Vingette to give some sparkle to the areas lighted by they windows and lamppost:

Silent Night
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DawnL · CHF Alumni Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 7306 Location: OH

oooh, I love the Sakura's Very Happy

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DawnL · CHF Alumni Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 7306 Location: OH

Lisa, your second link, 'sparkling flowers', says I require a password for access
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Thought I'd let you know that I am now in the Snapdragon part of my life...
Part of me has lost it's snap and the other part is draggin'.
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MandyMc · Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 12:57 pm Post subject:

Oh, I got these in my last delivery and haven't opened them yet. Love the samples. (Like they said, 2nd one is inaccessible).
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Angelnorth · Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 2:33 pm Post subject:

I think the second sample is maybe Keri's silhouette flowers cards from the reverse masking technique. She mentioned the product spotlight and the Sakura pens in the tutorial description - there's a little glitter around the base of the flowers. I think you can see it most clearly on the close-up shot in the tutorial rather than the shot of the whole card in the gallery.
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MandyMc · Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 4:19 pm Post subject:

Well I did go and open up mine and here's one of my uploads, all glittered up!
Loving the pens - thanks for motivating me Lisa.
http://forums.cornishheritagefarms.com/pp/showphoto.php/photo/4411/ppuser/251 You can see the full card in the gallery.
I also glittered up a sneak preview from "Sweet Thang" being released tomorrow by Kim Hughes.
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mimihas5 · CHF Alumni Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Posts: 591 Location: NH

I bought these pens as soon as they came out. They really do add sparkle to cards and projects. My favorite Sakura Stardust Gel Pen is the clear one.

Mary
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Just1morestamp · Member Joined: 29 Jun 2007 Posts: 1

Does it matter how you store them--i.e., laying flat, standing up, upside down? Thanks!

Etha · Member Joined: 29 Jun 2007 Posts: 450 Location: Colorado

I am not sure if it matters but I do store all my Sakuras horizontally when I am not using them. I have not had one dry out on me yet and I've had them for a while now.
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AlliMiles · Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 9:41 am Post subject: Re: Storing Sakura Gel Pens?

mimihas5 · CHF Alumni Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Posts: 591 Location: NH