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Should distress ink be stored upside down?
face up. Very simple answer the ink pad that the lid come off need to be store upside down so the ink in the pad stay at to the top surface and while the Stampin’Up! ink pad get flip when you close them it will flip that pad upside down automatic so you will store those one face up.
What is the difference between distress oxide and distress ink?
Distress Inks fall into the family of dye inks. Dye inks are transparent in nature and, due to their “thin” quality, dry quickly. Distress Oxides, on the other hand, are primarily constructed of pigment ink, a type of ink that is opaque and, due to its natural thickness, dries more slowly.
Is distress ink waterproof?
Tim Holtz Distress® Mini Archival Ink™ Kit #2 – AITK64862 Tim Holtz Distress® Mini Archival Ink pads are waterproof, acid-free dye inks featuring the classic Distress color palette in the same fade resistant formula used in Ranger Archival Ink.
How long does it take for distress oxide to dry?
about 15-20 seconds
Distress inks were formulated to maintain their color and tonal value when they come in contact with water. They are a dye ink, but do not dry immediately, and blend beautifully as a result of their longer dry time. Dry time is about 15-20 seconds give or take; longer in moist climates and shorter in dry ones.
What is special about distress ink?
Tim Holtz Distress® Inks are a collection of acid-free, non-toxic, fade resistant, water-based dye inks. They’re perfect for the vintage, stained, aged effect crafters are creating in their altered books, scrapbook pages, cards and paper craft projects.
How do you seal distress crayons?
That being said, if you really want to seal it for your peace of mind, I would use a spray fixative that you can find at any craft store. Just a light spray once or twice over the top, not too close to the surface will do you. Thought maybe you might like to see some other examples of Distress Crayons coloring.
Are distress markers refillable?
– “did you know” that even though distress markers are non-refillable, the brush nib of the distress marker has a back-up replacement? sometimes i’ve been coloring chipboard or other surfaces where i accidentally smashed the brush nib.
Do distress inks need to be stored upside down?
Are distress inks lightfast?
As with any dye based product, they are not lightfast. These are NOT a fine art supply for hanging paintings on the wall that resist fading from nearby window light. They are however beautiful vibrant colors ideal for greeting cards, scrapbooks, sketchbooks, brush lettering and calligraphy practice.
How long does distress ink last?
While pigment paints often remain unchanged in direct light for over a year, these thin particle dyes in Distress Inks start to fade in 1 to 3 weeks.
What’s the difference between distress oxide ink and distress ink?
Whilst the Distress Oxide Inks cover the color of your background, the Distress inks allow the cardstock background to show. Dependent on your project, you may prefer the solid color a Distress Oxide Ink offers.