Permanent ink that isn't such a pain to clean up?

Hi all,

I was indexing some stamps recently and was frustrated by the messiness and super quick drying time of my permanent ink (Decor It). Is there another permanent ink out there that won't be such a pain to clean up after?

Have any manufacturers come up with a water based permanent ink- that is water soluable when wet and permanent when dry?

The thought occured to me when realizing that I've used a water-based polyurethene that was water soluable when wet, but permanent and non-soluable when dry - so why not ink?

I have heard of Staz-on.. but, unless I'm wrong, it seems to be just like the Decor It. Anyway, was wondering if someone more knowledgeable knew of some new ink product out there in the market that is more user friendly.

Thanks, Doreen

Reply to
Jolly Green Stamper
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Reply to
cAndRaley

Try an old ink: Colorbox Crafters' Ink. It's a pigment ink that, once heat-set, is permanent on most surfaces, and certainly on wood.

Reply to
Pat Kight

Hi,

I have found that some rubber releases ink easier than others.

Also, sometimes I am too impatient and don't give the cleaner enough time to work. Recently I have had good success with Ranger Cleaner. I spray it on the rubber and let it work for a while. I have also had success with spraying the cleaner on a cleaning pad (you know, those things that cost a lot in a stamp store and next to nothing in the paint department of Home Depot lol) and let the stamp sit on that for a while the results are better. Then I usually always take a toothbrush to remove as much as possible.

And if you put the stamp on a baby wipe immediately after stamping, it seems to help the ink release.

Some stains are going to happen no matter what.

MA Mary Ann snipped-for-privacy@aol.com

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JEG MAG

Reply to
hansen

Thanks Pat, sounds like a great product to try. Would the Colorbox Crafters' Ink set on a shiny plastic, metal or sealed wood?

Any ideas on what stores carry this ink?

Thanks aga> > Hi all,

Reply to
Jolly Green Stamper

Yes, although on really slick surfaces (glass, glazed tile) it may eventually scrape off if you wash it. I've used it with great success on painted Altoids tins, glossy cardstock, polymer clay and other slick surfaces.

It's my default ink - I use it for almost all purposes where pigment ink would be appropriate, and use Ancient Page when I want a more translucent, dye ink effect.

Almost anywhere you can get the other Colorbox inks. Or you can buy it on line directly from the manufacturer:

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Pat Kight

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