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Transparent ink

Ellen Govaerts — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:21:55 GMT

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	The most well-known types of ink are:		The most well-known types of ink are:
	* '''Wow!''' Embossing ink pad		* '''Wow!''' Embossing ink pad
	* Tsukineko '''~~Versamark~~''' Watermark ink pad		* Tsukineko '''VersaMark''' Watermark ink pad
	== Reinkers ==		== Reinkers ==
	If you're using clear ink on an ink pad, reinkers might be available in either a bottle or a roller.		If you're using clear ink on an ink pad, reinkers might be available in either a bottle or a roller.

Transparent ink

Ellen Govaerts — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:20:37 GMT

Created page with "Transparent ink (also called clear ink, embossing ink, or watermark ink) is mainly used for techniques]. This type of ink is transparent, viscous, and dries slowly. == Usage == It's most commonly used for [[Heat embossing|heat embossing, but it can also be used for watermarking (letting the ink dry and getting a slightly darkened image on colored cardstock) and adding pigment powders such as Perfect Pearls. == Forms == When you..."

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Transparent ink (also called clear ink, embossing ink, or watermark ink) is mainly used for [[:Category:Technique|techniques]. This type of ink is transparent, viscous, and dries slowly.
== Usage ==
It's most commonly used for [[Heat embossing|heat embossing]], but it can also be used for watermarking (letting the ink dry and getting a slightly darkened image on colored cardstock) and adding [[Pigment powders|pigment powders]] such as Perfect Pearls.
== Forms ==
When you want to use clear ink to stamp with, you'll use either a regular or small-sized [[Ink pad|ink cube]]. For adding accents, to freehand, or to make small corrections, this ink is also available in a pen.
== Brands ==
The most well-known types of ink are:
* '''Wow!''' Embossing ink pad
* Tsukineko '''Versamark''' Watermark ink pad
== Reinkers ==
If you're using clear ink on an ink pad, reinkers might be available in either a bottle or a roller.

Ink pad

Ellen Govaerts — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:11:18 GMT

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	== Materials ==		== Materials ==
	=== Felt or linen ===		=== Felt or linen ===
	Felt or linen ink pads are usually used for dye inks or other more liquid inks. The pad is very firm and does not have a lot of give when you ink your stamp.		Felt or linen ink pads are usually used for [[Stamping ink\|dye inks]] or other more liquid inks. The pad is very firm and does not have a lot of give when you ink your stamp.
	=== Foam ===		=== Foam ===
	Foam pads have a similar structure to a dish sponge and are most often used for viscous ink, such as pigment ink or embossing ink. Dye inks can be used in foam pads too, but this type of foam will be a bit denser.		Foam pads have a similar structure to a dish sponge and are most often used for viscous ink, such as [[Stamping ink\|pigment ink]] or embossing ink. Dye inks can be used in foam pads too, but this type of foam will be a bit denser.
	Since the pad is quite soft, it's easy to add too much ink to your stamp. So always start by tapping lightly and continuing until your stamp has enough ink.		Since the pad is quite soft, it's easy to add too much ink to your stamp. So always start by tapping lightly and continuing until your stamp has enough ink.
	== Reinking your pads ==		== Reinking your pads ==
	Most stamping ink you buy comes with the option of buying a reinker; a small bottle that contains the pure ink so you can add more ink to an ink pad that's running low on ink. These reinkers are available for most types of ink.		Most stamping ink you buy comes with the option of buying a reinker; a small bottle that contains the pure ink so you can add more ink to an ink pad that's running low on ink. These reinkers are available for most types of ink.
	== Empty ink pads ==		== Empty ink pads ==
	It's possible to buy empty ink pads, which you can then refill with any reinker you have, ~~while even mixing two~~ colors together to make ~~your own~~. Keep in mind that filling an empty ink pad requires a lot more ink than simply adding some ink to a used ink pad.		It's possible to buy empty ink pads, which you can then refill with any reinker you have, mix multiple colors together, or make an [[Ombre ink pad\|ombre ink pad]] with multiple colors. Keep in mind that filling an empty ink pad requires a lot more ink than simply adding some ink to a used ink pad.

Stamping ink

Ellen Govaerts — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:01:40 GMT

Special ink

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	* [[Black ink]]: an overview of the most common black inks, and their compatibility with surfaces and coloring mediums		* [[Black ink]]: an overview of the most common black inks, and their compatibility with surfaces and coloring mediums
	* [[White ink]]: different kinds of white inks		* [[White ink]]: different kinds of white inks
	* [[Transparent ink]]: what you can ~~use~~ transparent ~~watermark~~ ink ~~for~~		* [[Transparent ink]]: what you can do with transparent ink

Ink pad

Ellen Govaerts — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:55:54 GMT

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	Ink pads come in different sizes, shapes, and materials.		Ink pads come in different sizes, shapes, and materials.
	== Size ==		== Size ==
			[[File:Empty foam cube.jpg\|thumb\|An empty foam ink cube]]
	=== Standard size ===		=== Standard size ===
	Standard-size ink pads are usually the size of a bank card, whether it is round, oval, square, or rectangular.		Standard-size ink pads are usually the size of a bank card, whether it is round, oval, square, or rectangular.
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	Foam pads have a similar structure to a dish sponge and are most often used for viscous ink, such as pigment ink or embossing ink. Dye inks can be used in foam pads too, but this type of foam will be a bit denser.		Foam pads have a similar structure to a dish sponge and are most often used for viscous ink, such as pigment ink or embossing ink. Dye inks can be used in foam pads too, but this type of foam will be a bit denser.
	Since the pad is quite soft, it's easy to add too much ink to your stamp. So always start by tapping lightly and continuing until your stamp has enough ink.		Since the pad is quite soft, it's easy to add too much ink to your stamp. So always start by tapping lightly and continuing until your stamp has enough ink.
			== Reinking your pads ==
			Most stamping ink you buy comes with the option of buying a reinker; a small bottle that contains the pure ink so you can add more ink to an ink pad that's running low on ink. These reinkers are available for most types of ink.
			== Empty ink pads ==
			It's possible to buy empty ink pads, which you can then refill with any reinker you have, while even mixing two colors together to make your own. Keep in mind that filling an empty ink pad requires a lot more ink than simply adding some ink to a used ink pad.

File:Empty foam cube.jpg

Ellen Govaerts — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:54:43 GMT

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An empty mini ink cube foam ink pad

Ink pad

Ellen Govaerts — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:50:00 GMT

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	Ink pads come in different sizes, shapes, and materials.		Ink pads come in different sizes, shapes, and materials.
			== Size ==
			=== Standard size ===
			Standard-size ink pads are usually the size of a bank card, whether it is round, oval, square, or rectangular.
			=== Mini ===
			If you want to save some budget, try out colors, or only need a specific color for one project, you can buy mini ink pads. The most common shape is a 1-inch cube, but other shapes, such as a raindrop shape, are possible as well.
			== Materials ==
			=== Felt or linen ===
			Felt or linen ink pads are usually used for dye inks or other more liquid inks. The pad is very firm and does not have a lot of give when you ink your stamp.
			=== Foam ===
			Foam pads have a similar structure to a dish sponge and are most often used for viscous ink, such as pigment ink or embossing ink. Dye inks can be used in foam pads too, but this type of foam will be a bit denser.
			Since the pad is quite soft, it's easy to add too much ink to your stamp. So always start by tapping lightly and continuing until your stamp has enough ink.

Cardstock

Ellen Govaerts — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:28:22 GMT

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	The benefit of using colored cardstock is that it often matches the colors of [[Stamping ink\|stamping ink]] of the same brand.		The benefit of using colored cardstock is that it often matches the colors of [[Stamping ink\|stamping ink]] of the same brand.

	You can always darken your colored cardstock with a gray ink or a darker ink color in the same color family as your paper.		You can always darken your colored cardstock with a gray dye ink or a darker ink color in the same color family as your paper.

	=== White core ===		=== White core ===
	Note that some colored cardstock is white cardstock that has the color printed on both sides (as opposed to paper that has the same color all the way through). This white core cardstock can be used for some cool [[:Category:Technique\|techniques]] such as [[Sanding block\|sanding off]] bits after having run it through an [[Embossing folder\|embossing folder]], or tearing off a bit, exposing the white core.		Note that some colored cardstock is white cardstock that has the color printed on both sides (as opposed to paper that has the same color all the way through). This white core cardstock can be used for some cool [[:Category:Technique\|techniques]] such as [[Sanding block\|sanding off]] bits after having run it through an [[Embossing folder\|embossing folder]], or tearing off a bit, exposing the white core.

Paper

Ellen Govaerts — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:24:30 GMT

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	== Types of paper ==		== Types of paper ==

	Depending on the [[~~Medium~~\|medium]] you want to use on your paper or the look you're going for, you'll need to use a different kind.		Depending on the [[:Category:Mediums\|medium]] you want to use on your paper or the look you're going for, you'll need to use a different kind.

	* [[Cardstock]] for your [[Card base\|card base]]		* [[Cardstock]] for your [[Card base\|card base]]
	* [[Watercolor paper]] when you're using a lot of water or another [[~~Medium~~\|medium]] with a high water content		* [[Watercolor paper]] when you're using a lot of water or another [[:Category:Mediums\|medium]] with a high water content
	* [[Vellum]] for a muted, subtle look		* [[Vellum]] for a muted, subtle look
	* [[Synthetic paper]] if you're using [[Alcohol ink\|alcohol ink]]		* [[Synthetic paper]] if you're using [[Alcohol ink\|alcohol ink]]

Watercolor paper

Ellen Govaerts — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:21:42 GMT

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	If you buy '''spiral-bound''' watercolor paper, keep in mind the final size of the paper might be slightly less than what is displayed on the packaging or cover.		If you buy '''spiral-bound''' watercolor paper, keep in mind the final size of the paper might be slightly less than what is displayed on the packaging or cover.

	Some watercolor paper is sold in '''loose sheets''' of different sizes. Keep in mind that if you want to tape down your paper on all sides onto a surface (to prevent your paper from buckling), you should ~~take~~ a paper size that is slightly bigger than what you want your final paper size to be.		Some watercolor paper is sold in '''loose sheets''' of different sizes. Keep in mind that if you want to tape down your paper on all sides onto a surface (to prevent your paper from buckling), you should use a paper size that is slightly bigger than what you want your final paper size to be.

	[[Category:Paper]]		[[Category:Paper]]
	[[Category:Watercolor]]		[[Category:Watercolor]]

Cardstock

Ellen Govaerts — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:09:24 GMT

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	Cardstock is the collective name for paper with a [[Paper weight\|weight]] that is thicker or heavier than standard copy paper, often subdivided with terms such as lightweight or heavyweight cardstock. Cardstock is used as a [[Card base\|card base]], due to its sturdiness.		Cardstock is the collective name for paper with a [[Paper weight\|weight]] that is thicker or heavier than standard copy paper, often subdivided with terms such as lightweight or heavyweight cardstock. Cardstock is used as a [[Card base\|card base]], due to its sturdiness.
	== White cardstock ==		== White cardstock ==
	For a lot of [[Category:Technique\|techniques]], a non-branded cardstock is good enough. Especially if you're going to glue elements on the front of your card.		For a lot of [[:Category:Technique\|techniques]], a non-branded cardstock is good enough. Especially if you're going to glue elements on the front of your card.

	A second benefit to white cardstock is that you can '''color your white paper''' in any color you want, with pretty much any kind of [[Coloring medium\|coloring medium]].		A second benefit to white cardstock is that you can '''color your white paper''' in any color you want, with pretty much any kind of [[Coloring medium\|coloring medium]].
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	=== White core ===		=== White core ===
	Note that some colored cardstock is white cardstock that has the color printed on both sides (as opposed to paper that has the same color all the way through). This white core cardstock can be used for some cool [[Category:Technique\|techniques]] such as [[Sanding block\|sanding off]] bits after having run it through an [[Embossing folder\|embossing folder]], or tearing off a bit exposing the white core.		Note that some colored cardstock is white cardstock that has the color printed on both sides (as opposed to paper that has the same color all the way through). This white core cardstock can be used for some cool [[:Category:Technique\|techniques]] such as [[Sanding block\|sanding off]] bits after having run it through an [[Embossing folder\|embossing folder]], or tearing off a bit, exposing the white core.