What is the difference between dye ink and pigment ink?
Pigment inks are thick and opaque while dye inks are thinner in consistency and transparent. This means that Pigment inks appear similar in the stamp pad to the color they stamp out. Dye inks’ thinner consistency makes them more concentrated so they appear darker in the stamp pad bearing no resemblance to the color the ink will stamp out . Dyes dissolve in solution and blend well while pigments do not dissolve, making them easier to clean off of hands and stamps. Pigments are more light and heat stable than most dyes, which makes pigment inks a good choice when your finished art will be displayed. Pigment Inks take longer to dry and are a good choice to use as an embossing ink. Water based, pigment inks do not dry on coated paper or non-porous surfaces. Dye Inks dry quickly on all types of paper making them easier to work with and a favorite of many crafters.
