Wide world of inks
Expression

If I had written this article 10 or 12 years ago, it would have gone something like this: There are two types of inks--dye inks and pigment inks. Dye inks are thin-bodied, brightly colored inks that dry quickly by evaporation. They work well on absorbent papers but won't dry on non-porous surfaces. It's best to color images with colored pencils, as water-based markers or watercolors will cause the outlines to run and smear. Keep stamped images away from light, as they are prone to fading.

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Pigment inks are thick-bodied, opaque colors that dry by absorption. They sit on top of whatever they're stamped on and will eventually dry on porous paper. They will not dry on glossy, coated card stock. However, because of their slow drying time, they are perfect to use with your favorite colored embossing powder or clear embossing powder. Their color is very stable and will not fade. Because they are water-based, unless first embossed, they will run if used with other water-based medium such as markers or paints.

There it is--an article comparing ink in the dark ages. If only it were that easy today. Back in those days, once we mastered when to use either of the two types of ink available, we were free to pursue more difficult tasks like "masking." Sure, life was easier, but we were terribly limited to the things we could stamp on. How did we live without being able to stamp on dominoes or glass?