![]() ![]() It is always worth testing any particular brand for yourself, or getting recommendations from friends or other trusted sources, as properties may differ due to differing ink formulations, but as a general rule of thumb the following applies: This is an oil-based pigment ink and as such while good for water based media it does not play nicely with alcohol based markers. Versafine Onyx Black ink is a wonderful black ink if you’re planning to use watercolour or coloured pencil. I’ve heard good things about the Simon Says Stamp Dye Based ink in Intense Black too, but have yet to try it myself. ![]() I now use the Black Licorice hybrid ink pad from MFT Stamps, which gives a bolder, crisper black. ![]() My one complaint – it just isn’t quite bold enough for me. It works beautifully with these inks, as it is fast drying and does not react with the alcohol based ink at all because it is a water based dye ink. We use them so often, and it’s great to know which ones will do the job!įor quite some time I preferred Tsukineko’s Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad for stamping when colouring with Copics and other alcohol based markers. This is particularly useful when it comes to black ink pads – having just one ink pad for alcohol based marker colouring AND water-colouring is a nice space-saver! Black Ink Pads:īlack ink pads are an important topic for most stampers. These inks combine the properties of dye based (usually quick drying) and pigment inks to create a multi-purpose ink pad for use with multiple types of media. There are a number of hybrid inks on the market now. Please also be aware that some companies advise against using solvent based inks with clear photopolymer or acrylic stamps as they may react with the material the stamps are made from and damage them.Įmbossing ink pads tend to be clear or slightly tinted pigment based ink, which is stickier and perfect for heat embossing, particularly if you want to create clear embossed lines. If you are particular about keeping stamps clean, you will need to invest in a cleaning solution to go with these inks. These inks are great for stamping on surfaces like glass or ceramic. StazOn is probably the most well known and widely available solvent based ink. Solvent based ink pads are quick drying, permanent inks suitable for use on many surfaces both porous and non-porous. Pigment inks are great for heat embossing as you have more time to apply the embossing powder.Ĭhalk Inks are a particular type of pigment based ink that dry with a matte, chalky finish and are blendable while wet. The ink stays wet for longer and may require heat setting on glossy surfaces. Pigment ink sits on the surface of the paper and is more opaque and vibrant than dye based inks. The pads will feel “juicier” and you may find you need a lighter touch when inking your stamps using pigment ink pads. Pigment ink pads usually come with a foam pad and the ink has a much thicker consistency than dye based inks. Some dye based inks are water resistant, many are not – check the individual ink pads for this property. Dye based inks work best on white and other light coloured porous surfaces. The ink is thinner and more translucent than pigment ink and it works by soaking into the fibres of the paper. Ink Pad Types:ĭye based ink pads usually come with a felt pad. There are some key differences in the types of ink pad available however. A lot of them are quite similar in properties, differing mainly in terms of packaging and colour palettes. There are many, many, different brands of ink pad available on the market now. ![]() There are so many out there however, it can be tough to know what the differences are and which ones to choose, especially if you’re just starting out. Whatever else you consider essential to your creative process, when stamping ink pads are an essential. For this week’s instalment of Stamp It Saturday I thought it would be useful to talk a little about that major stamping essential – ink. ![]()
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