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Inks For Rubber Stamping

There is no doubt that rubber stamping can be a very rewarding craft. But, to create a proper and satisfying craft, every detail should be taken care of. Ink is an important component of rubber stamping and this is good to have a little knowledge about the inks used for rubber stamping! There are many different types of inks that are used for rubber stamping. All types of inks are further available in a wide range of colors and pad sizes. Today, You Can find multi-colored rubber stamping ink pads, along with single color pads! Is not it interesting?

Basically, inks for rubber stamping can be categorized into three types- dye, pigment or permanent-solvent based. Besides, there are also inks that are technique specific. For example, inks for stamping onto fabric and for use with embossing powders.

General inks can be found in a wide selection of colors, ranging form the deepest blacks to pale pastels. Here are the main features of the general inks:

Dye Based Inks

• Color fast and quick drying.

• Good for beginners because they are less likely to smudge.

• Work particularly well with white and light colored papers and boards.

• Fade in bright lights.

• Typically sold with a felt pad.

Dy based inks should be stored upside down so the dye flows to the top of the felt pad.

Pigment Based Inks

• Thick, rich slow drying inks.

• Color and light fast.

• Good for using with embossing powders.

• Typically sold with a sponge pad.

Since there are several types of faster drying pigment based inks are available today, your supplier will be able to advise you well.

Permanent Solvent Inks

• Long lasting and permanent.

• Fast drying with good colors.

• Resilient dye, suitable for over painting with water colors.

• Can be used on a wide variety of surfaces, including glass and wood.

• Solvent based inks need to be used in a well ventilated room.

• May need a specialist stamp cleaner.

Some technique specific inks include:

Embossing Ink: These special inks are clear or translucent. They are slow drying. These are designed specifically for embossing.

Fabric Dyes: These types of inks are suitable for stamping on fabric, as well as on shrink plastic and acetate. They are available in a wide range of colors.

Resist Dyes: These have been formulated to repel water based paints and dyes. Resist inks need to be set using heat and are suitable for a wide range of creative ideas.

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