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What are dye inks?

Dye Inks - Properties

Dye inks water based, quick drying and work great on matt or glossy cardstock. This type of ink is great for almost any stamping project, but will not work for embossing images as the ink will not stay moist long enough for embossing powder to adhere to. Die ink is acid free but, being water based, not permanent. They are also not "archival" which means that the colors will fade over time, especially if left exposed to light.

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