For big area, I used distressed ink pad and apply directly. For smaller & hard to reach corner or curve, I'll used the foam BUT recently I become lazy, I used Copic brown marker, easy & fast to glide through the tiny corners.
Aimini...I would suggest you go see the class sample, if you have the time to print the photo(s) then bring, if not, you may leave it blank.
CL....Globe is on 23th? I need to "plan" in advance. kekeke
Lennie...LP got sell a cleaning block which claimed to be able to clean ink pad stains, I didnt buy as still thinking does it clean?