About inks

Did this as a tip to one of the groups I'm on. Put it here for reference and in case it might help someone else.

I'm no expert by any means but I do have several books on stamping and such so here's what I found.
I took this from Creative Stamping For Scrapbookers by Memory Makers Books

Dye inks dry very quickly and have a thin, transparent effect much like watercolor paint. They are not typically fade-resistant or waterproof, although some are becoming that way.
Pigment inks, which offer opaque, vibrant color, are waterproof and fade-resistant. They dry slower.

Watermark ink is a clear pigment ink that turns paper a darker shade than it's original color. This is what VersaMark is and I know many people use this to emboss with.

Embossing ink is clear or lightly tinted pigment ink that is specially formulated to hold embossing powder well.

Solvent ink is formulated for use on non-porous surfaces like metal, glass and plastic. Staz On is a solvent ink.

Chalk ink is a type of dye ink that dries to a matte finish and has the appearance of colored chalk.

Metallic ink is avaliable in a variety of colors adn has a shimmering finish.

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Dye based inks are water-based, non-permanent and usually come with a felt pad. (Kaleidacolor and Ancient Page are some examples)
They are translucent, dry quickly and can be stamped on most types of paper. Images do appear brighter and crisper when stamped on white glossy paper.

Pigment inks are slow drying and drying time will also depend on the weight and texture of the cardstock you use.

Resist inks are formulated to resist or repel water-based dye inks on glossy paper. The VersaMark inkpad can be used for this as well as for a watermark or also to act as a "glue" for chalks and paint powders.

Fabric/Craft Inks are multipupose inks that can be used on fabrics, wood, leather, shrink plastic, and unglazed ceramics.

Permanent/Solvent inks are available in both water and solvent based forms and can be used on most cardstock as well as wood, acetate, shrink plastic, glass, metal foil, leather and acrylic.

I also use mainly Palette inks so here's about them: Hybrid ink is a blending of the best of dye and pigment into one pad. This all purpose ink has the archival qualities of pigment, dries quickly like dye and works great on all surfaces. Acid free, archival and fade resistant.

So there you have a little bit more about inks.........