Selecting the Right Ink and Stamps for Your Next Stamping Project

For the stamping you plan on, it helps to learn the basics about different Ink Stamps, their inks and their uses. This ensures that you are using the right type of ink for the job - be it paper or the fabric you are going to apply. Here are some important things to look for when selecting the right ink for your custom rubber stamp. Dye-based rubber stamp ink

For most paper, dye-based stamp inks are your best bet. It dries quickly on a permanent basis, and is a good variable ink. Dye-based inks have consistency that is similar to water. These inks are usually not waterproof, so you need to make sure that you do not use any type of water (such as layering) such as pens or paint, as the ink will run into the ink, as well. Because many of these colours are acid free, they fade over time, especially when there is sunlight, so consider which paper or fabric you are going to use in advance.

Pigment ink

Interestingly enough, pigment inks tend to be thicker and richer when compared to colour-based inks such as mayonnaise. Pigment ink colours come in vibrant, bright and usually pads that are spongier in composition. Colour-based, the pigment dries rather than steeping the ink paper, and takes longer to dry when the paper arrives regularly. This ink will not dry on glossy paper, so when using pigment ink on glossy paper, you will need to heat it up using an embossing gun.

Embossing ink

These types of rubber stamps are in ink pads that are colored or clear ink, and are used to seal the gun before heating it. If you don’t use a gun for this type of ink, you can always use an embossing ink, which makes it really easy to embed some details of a stamped image like a Christmas tree light.

Permanent ink

When it comes to permanent ink finishes, picks the brand that is good for a custom rubber stamp. You can also use it on paper, metal, glossy paper, leather, ceramic, glass, transparency and plastic. On a non-porous surface, it only takes 5 minutes to dry, it is archival, and it is also acid free.

Distress ink

Distress ink is very different when it is based on other pads depending on the colour, although it stays wet on the rubber stamp and whatever is stamped longer, allowing you to add water if you wish. Gives the ability to shadow and blend the image using. This ink is great for those who like to play with ink and water, as you can sprinkle a rubber stamp print with a little water, move the paper or cloth around and spread all the colours.

How to select the right ink stamp?

Whether you are considering the ink stamps made of traditional wood, a self-sticking stamp or a pre-ink stamp, this video will help you understand the advantages and characteristics of each. Your stamp selection is important. We want to make sure you're right for your use.

With a wide selection of postage stamps, we want to make sure you choose a stamp that suits your needs. All the address and logo stamps come in three different options: wood, self-inking and pre-inked. Everyone has their advantages based on their stamp.

The wooden handle stamps are the least expensive. But you will need to buy an ink pad to use it. Stamp on the pad before stamping. This gives you many options to change the ink colours later! Because the stamp is based on the pressure of your hand, you won’t get a completely clean impression, but many people prefer an old school rubber stamp impression!

The ink stamps are a space saver and does not require the purchase of additional ink pads. The cartridge is inserted inside and the stamper does all the incoming work for you. All the self-stamping stamp cartridges are easily removable. The ink stamps are great for quick stamping - they don’t fade after too many impressions. You will get a crisp impression with a self-coming stamp.

With an ink stamp, you'll get an incredible 50,000 impressions, so it's incredible value for a high-quality stamp. It’s quiet, it’s a simple quality impression you’ll find in the world of Stamps. We at Stamps, have tested dozens of ink options before deciding the best dye-based inks for our custom rubber stamps. The ink stamps use an excellent quality acid-free quick-drying archival ink. The pad has a nice feel to assist in the application of ink on the postage stamp. After drying, the ink used is stain resistant but not waterproof. It can bleed from extremely porous surfaces such as rough cardboard or wood, but is flat on matte and paper.

StampStore in Melbourne is one of the tops and leading manufacturer and provider of the custom, Date, Rocker mount, and self-inking rubber stamps. You can online order your product direct on our website.