This jumbo ink pad (4 1/4" x 6 1/4") provides long-lasting stamping results that are permanent on many surfaces. Get a crisp image that does not bleed over water-based inks, markers, acrylic paint, watercolors or pigment powders. This oversized ink pad is great for easy inking of large stamps.

💗 Please put your COLOR choice in the personalization box. If no color is listed, black will be sent.

Archival inks are manufactured with fade-resistant dyes in a non-toxic, acid-free, waterproof system. They won't deteriorate paper or photos.
Made in USA.

Details:
• Acid-free
• Non-toxic
• Waterproof
• Permanent on matte and gloss papers
• Air dries on matte surfaces
• Heat set on glossy surfaces
• Removable hinged lid
• Raised stamp surface

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+++++++++WHAT KIND OF INK?+++++++++

The most important quality your ink should have is…quality. You will work very, very hard and never get quite the beautiful look you are going for if you start with an inferior ink. So, skip the low price brands and the convenient but low-quality business stamp pads at your local office supply shop and start with virtually any ink made by ColorBox or Tsukineko (Versacraft, Versacolor, Encore, Versafine, Memento).

PIGMENT INKS are best for stamping on matte papers and for embossing.
They are formulated to sit on top of the surface you stamp on. This means that they give wonderfully richly colored imprints and they work very well for embossing. Because they don't absorb into the surface, they require some drying time. And, they don't work well on non-porous surfaces like wood or glassine. The ink pad itself is spongy and porous because the ink is thicker in consistency. Colors are vivid and look similar on the pad itself and on the paper once stamped.

ARCHIVAL DYE INKS are best for stamping on matte papers and for projects like painting with watercolors over stamped images.
They absorb into the surface you are stamping on. This means they dry very quickly. They're permanent and tend to be somewhat waterproof once dry, but can tend to fade in color over long periods of time. The ink pad itself is usually more dense and will look much darker than the ink once stamped. Archival dyes should not be used on exceptionally absorbent papers, as they will tend to bleed. Please be aware that archival dies will stain your stamp, especially clear stamps!

++++++++HOW DO YOU INK OVERSIZED STAMPS with a regular stamp pad?+++++++
With even pressure, apply the ink pad to the rubber. Dab the rubber from the top to the bottom. Be careful not to apply too much ink, or your imprint will appear blotchy. Too little ink might make your imprint too light.

Flip the stamp and line up with your surface. Lightly press on the stamp, making sure to apply pressure to each of the corners and middle. Hold down the stationery with one hand, and lift the stamp.