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Ranger THoltz Distress Embossing Dabber
Tim Holtz

Ranger THoltz Distress Embossing Dabber

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $8.99 at Walmart on Nov 9.

Our take on the Ranger THoltz Distress Embossing Dabber

The Distress Embossing Dabber is a Ranger-made applicator filled with a clear, slow-drying ink that stays tacky on paper. That tack is what holds embossing glaze or powder in place until you heat it. It suits paper crafters, stampers and scrapbookers who want to add raised, glossy texture to cards, tags and altered art. It is a single-purpose tool: it does nothing on its own without a glaze or powder and a heat tool, both sold separately. Compared with a standard embossing ink pad, the dabber's foam tip lets you apply ink to a small area or directly onto a stamp without a pad, but it covers less ground and is not refillable in the way a pad is re-inked.

Best forCard makers adding raised glaze accentsStampers who want direct-to-stamp ink applicationScrapbookers and altered-art craftersSmall-area embossing where a full ink pad is awkward
Pros
  • Clear ink stays wet long enough to hold glaze and powder
  • Foam dabber tip applies ink to stamps or directly to paper
  • Works with Distress Embossing Glaze and standard embossing powders
  • Compact and easy to store with other Distress tools
  • Good for small, controlled areas a full pad would overshoot
Cons
  • Useless without a separate glaze or powder and a heat tool
  • Tip can pick up stray powder and needs cleaning between colors
  • Not a substitute for a full-size ink pad on large surfaces
  • Single small applicator; no refill offered

Ranger THoltz Distress Embossing Dabber prices at every store

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    In stockSold by Superior CraftReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $8.99+ $9.99 shippingChecked Nov 9
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About the Ranger THoltz Distress Embossing Dabber

The Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Embossing Dabber holds a specially formulated clear ink. The ink stays wet on paper, which gives the tack that embossing glazes need. It is used for scrapbooking, stamping, paper crafting and altered art.

Dab the ink onto a stamp or directly onto a paper surface. Sprinkle embossing glaze on the inked area, then heat it with an embossing tool.

Ink
Clear, stays wet on paper
Use on
Stamps or paper surfaces
Works with
Distress Embossing Glaze, Embossing Powder, RGRHIT.471 Heat It Craft Tool (each sold separately)
Uses
Scrapbooking, stamping, paper crafting, altered art
Size
One Size

Specifications

color
MulticolorSource
size
One SizeSource

Questions and answers

Do I need a heat tool to use it?
Yes. The dabber only applies the tacky ink. You sprinkle glaze or powder over the inked area and then melt it with a heat tool such as the Heat It Craft Tool, sold separately.
Does it work with regular embossing powder?
Yes. Ranger lists it for use with Distress Embossing Glaze and standard embossing powder. The ink stays wet long enough for either to stick before heating.
Can I use it directly on a stamp?
Yes. You can dab the ink onto a stamp or onto the paper surface. Direct-to-stamp application skips a separate ink pad.
Is it refillable?
Ranger does not list a refill for the dabber. Treat it as a sealed applicator and replace it when the ink runs out.
How is it different from an embossing ink pad?
The dabber gives you a small foam tip for targeted application and direct-to-stamp inking. An ink pad covers larger areas faster but is less precise.
Where is the Ranger THoltz Distress Embossing Dabber cheapest?
At Walmart, for $8.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Ranger THoltz Distress Embossing Dabber?
Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.

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