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Differences between Ink Pads

There are so many inkpads on the market that it can get confusing. Below we have tried to explain the main differences between the different types.

Dye Inks

Dye inks have soluble colouring agents that penetrate & stain the stamping surface. They are water-based, non toxic & washable. This makes them ideal for diluting with water & creating water colour effects. They have a bright, vibrant colour range, but fade with light, heat & moisture, so making them unsuitable for archival purposes. They are fast drying, so making them suitable for glossy paper, but not for embossing.
eg:

Clearsnap ColorBox Vivid!

Tsukineko Impress

Tsukineko Kaleidacolor

Ranger Tim Holtz™ Distress

Permanent Dye Inks

Permanent dye ink contains resins to bond dye colours more effectively. Archival quality may be achieved, as only slight fading occurs. These are ideal if you want to colour in your stamped iamge with water colour pencils or water based markers.
eg:

Clearsnap Ancient Page

Tsukinekio® Stazon

Stuart Superior Memories™ Archival

Blended inks

Blended inks have the resiliance of a pigment ink & the quick drying of dye inks. These inks are fast drying. Heat setting enhances permanence, fading & smudge resistance.
eg:

Colorbox Fluid Chalk Cat's Eye

Pigment inks

Pigment inks are oil based & contain solid colour particles that are stable & insoluble. They are slow drying, making them ideal for embossing. They do not dry on glossy paper unless they are set with embossing powder & a heat gun. They are acid-free, & non toxic. Be careful as they are not easily washed out of clothing. Clear lids = Light fast
eg:

Clearsnap ColorBox Cat's Eye & Petal Point

Clearsnap Crafter's

Tsukineko Versacraft

Clearsnap ColorBox Mica Magic

Tsukineko Brilliance

Tsukineko Emboss

Tsukineko Encore

Tsukineko Splendor

Tsukineko Versacolor

Tsukineko Versafine

Resist & Embossing Inks

Embossing inks are the same as pigment inks, but they do not have any pigment particles. They dry slowly & are transparent. This type of ink enhances embossing powder. Tinted embossing inks make the stamped image easier to see prior to embossing. They are light fast. eg:

Tsukineko Versamark

Clearsnap Top Boss

Stuart Superior Palette™ Embossing & Watermark