Q&A: What is a Pigment Ink Pad?

What is a Pigment Ink Pad? We'll look at what makes Pigment Ink pads unique and what they can do that other ink pads can't, including Layering Inks! Visit the blog post: www.catherinepo...
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• Hero Arts Pigment Ink Pad Set, Unicorn Pastel, Set of 6 -- goo.gl/LR84YY
• Avery Elle Ink Pad Set Second Edition, Set of 8 -- goo.gl/7CxHde
• Radiant Neon Ink Pad Set, Set of 7 -- goo.gl/Ti0Jum
• Mama Elephant Creative Color Ink Pad Set 2, Set of 16 -- goo.gl/OnPNU7
• Mama Elephant Creative Color Ink Pad Set, Set of 12 -- goo.gl/LDa3zZ
• Adirondack Pigment Ink Pad Set -- goo.gl/fAy6TV

[@janiethecraftprincess]

Very helpful...thank you. I have been crafting for years and really wasn't sure what all the differences were between the two inks. I use dye inks 99% of the time, but have recently bought some pigment inks. My friend keeps telling me "they are for embossing" but I knew there had to be more to it. Now that I understand more I will probably use them more. Thank you :) Hugs...Janie

[@squigglove]

I've watched a lot of videos on this, but in four minutes you gave me total insight. Especially introducing embossing, which up until this video I was completely baffled on.

[@maggiesegura8753]

Catherine thank you for clearing that up. This video helped me tremendously. I am a newbie at crafting. I love this I am subscribing to your channel.

[@GameOdysse]

What ink would be best to use on fabrics?

[@tammy5590]

This was a good vid. Love the pigment inks over dye inks but in a hurry have to use dye. The color is so much richer in pigments. Thank Catherine.

[@sTarRyNiiTeX]

Thank you for the differences in the two inks! I never realised there were different types of inks.

[@PseudoBasser]

thank You. got a pigment black by mistake, didn't know if i could or how to use it,..and glad now i did.

[@carolmcgregor3612]

Great info. I was told to stay away from pigment ink but there are colors that I like and don't like in dye ink. I will definetly venture out of the box. thank you for your tutorial.

[@beaudeleon2532]

This was very helpful so thank you! I have seen many ink comparison videos before but they never showed the layering of the inks before so that was a very nice piece of knowledge to know :)

[@CatherinePooler]

I LOVE that feature!

[@sharonallison281]

Very informative and the comparisons was a great idea to illustrate the layering of pigment ink. Thank you!

[@Oh2bnor1]

Absolutely wonderful information... thanks

[@anitaholmes6824]

Thanks for taking the time to respond to my question. It's good to know and I think I will take your advice. I love your videos and want to thank you for the inspiration and the sharing that you do. Anita

[@AuntieMarg123]

Great video Catherine, that really tells me a lot about the different inks. Thank you!

[@andrealavigne7824]

At first I wasn't going to watch this, because I felt I knew enough about inks already. Glad I did, though. Thanks especially for sharing the comparison on layering inks. I also have never seen that. I was wondering, though, how well pigment ink over dye ink works, as opposed to layering pigment over pigment? Maybe a topic for a future video? Thanks again, and hope you have an awesome day!

[@CatherinePooler]

That's a great question! Thank you, Andrea!

[@evelynchan1975]

Super charity with your video. Thank you!

[@kkatmom]

Catherine, Thank you so much for your informational videos! I learn so much from you. Your videos give me the incentive to branch out and try different products. Thanks! Donna

[@CatherinePooler]

Thank you for being here, Donna!

[@lindawilkinson9954]

Thanks for the video Catherine I have always wonder the difference thanks for sharing!

[@kathrynsloan4694]

Thanks for the video Catherine, it was great for me. You help me to try new products. I love my inks.

[@lynntee29]

Thanks for the video on the difference of dye ink and pigment ink! I really am glad to see the difference. TFS! :)

[@lorena617]

very helpful didn't know the differences thanks

[@carolcloutier6612]

Love love love your videos, I learn so much Thank you

[@sandybb36]

layering... awesome never thought of that (pigment wise)

[@HelloCurly]

Do you have to use a heat tool if your using embossing powder? I kinda liked how sparkly it was before the heat tool =]

[@danaberi51]

So, what's the difference between pigment and chalk inks? TFS

[@kellyjoskreations]

Great video!! Thank you!😻

[@Dotalina33]

Thanks so much for these ink comparisons. There are oodles of brands of inks out there, it seems to boil down to price and preference. Question:What brand of pigment ink has a good white? The real test is on dark paper. Also, do you think there is a consistently good black pigment ink? Momento and Brillance and even Stazon black inks are good but maybe its an issue of the black ink itself being a different formula. They just don't seem to stay juicy very long for a good stamping though I am very careful covering mine between each stamping. Thanks for your time in answering these questions.

[@CatherinePooler]

These are great questions, Dottie! I do not have, but hear, that Avery Elle and Hero Arts white pads are excellent. I have Stampin' Up's white and it's very good. Black can be tough. My favorite for how it LOOKS is Versafine, but I have issues with smudging it, so I usually emboss it.

[@arwen9099]

Really great video, short but very understanding. :) Also, what is the difference between a Hero Hues black ink and Jet Black Archival Ink from Ranger? Thank you.

[@anitaholmes6824]

Loved the info..my question is, do you have to store pigment inks upside down like you do with dye inks? I love all your video's, thanks for sharing. Anita

[@CatherinePooler]

Hi Anita, I actually don't store any of my ink pads upside down. I know that info floats around the industry, but I haven't found it to be necessary. HTH!

[@sapphirerain70]

Thank you! How do you reink piment ink pads? Water, alcohol glycerin? Lol awesome video!

[@CatherinePooler]

Hi Sapphire! You can reink other inks pads the same way as these with their coordinating ink refills. Hope that helps!

[@SueWardfiddle]

Thanks, I think I get it now. Does it always say on the ink pad if it's pigment or dye?

[@CatherinePooler]

It will say on the packaging what kind it is.

[@emmawhite7820]

Please can you show me inking for beginners pigment inks please I want to do some cardmaking for Xmas and I bought ink pads by izinks pigment embossing pad I just don't no where to start can I use them on like put abit of the ink on my glass mat and use a brush to paint with can I blend with them or mix them together on my glass mat and then use the stamp on the mixed colours please help me tutorials is wat I need if I see then I can do xx thanks and by the way ur beautiful.and I'm loving learning from you xx

[@CatherinePooler]

I'm glad you're learning a lot! If you are stamping with your pigment inks, you'll want to tap your stamp on the ink pad, then on paper to get a good image. hope that helps!

[@pattycorrick6079]

how does pigment ink respond to glass bottles and being handled a lot ?

[@cottonwoolclouds]

Inks baffle me altogether, so if you could explain when you would choose to use pigment ink rather than dye ink, or vice versa, and what other colouring media can be used with different inks, I should really appreciate it!

[@ladyking119]

i like it, good to know the comparisons How do you refill ink pads when they dry out?

[@CatherinePooler]

Great question, Susan! I have a video on that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGnMeal8o52UaaM

[@MicahsCrafts]

Great video Catherine. I was just wondering which pigment ink brand do u like the best? I have only a few pigment inks but was wondering between mama elephant, Avery Elle, and memento luxe which one is the best. Thanks

[@CatherinePooler]

To be honest, I think it comes down to color. I don't like one brand more than another. They are all pretty similar, IMO. Just go for the colors you like!

[@taniasmith9135]

i love the glittery embossing powder you use in this video. whats it called? and who is it made by?

[@CatherinePooler]

It's by WOW - Clear Sparkle Glitter Embossing Powder! it's wonderful!

[@taniasmith9135]

thank you

[@taniasmith9135]

what type of ink is chalk ink? pigment or dye?and whats a few tips on using it?

[@CatherinePooler]

Chalk ink is yet another type of ink! I only have one chalk ink pad, but I can do a video on that in the new year.

[@taniasmith9135]

ok thank you. i see stamp in up is releasing chalk ink in 3 colors

[@crispazmino1902]

TFS. Is there pigment ink refill?

[@CatherinePooler]

Hi Cris, depends on the company. I'd check their websites. :)

[@carolg1970]

What kind of stampms do you use?

[@CatherinePooler]

Hi Carol! As long as you have good quality stamps, rubber or photopolymer stamps will be fine with Pigment inks. Personally, I prefer photopolymer and that is the majority of what I purchase. HTH!

[@carolg1970]

Thanks for getting back to me. I don't own any stamps as I am just getting into after I saw your video on your you tube channel.

[@CatherinePooler]

Carol Garcia Ooooh, great! Welcome to the world of stamping! If you haven't checked out my KISS Cards, that series will be helpful! www.catherinepooler.com/category/kiss-cards/

[@carolg1970]

I signed up to your newsletter and you just sent me the last video on a series of 4. I will check out the link you just sent me.

[@baladasanudas]

Hare Krishna!