Who makes ColorBox ink?
Clearsnap Holding Inc.
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 4 x 2.5 x 0.5 inches |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Clearsnap Holding Inc. |
| ASIN | B004JSVXBO |
| Item model number | 15203 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 644 ratings 4.6 out of 5 stars |
Is ColorBox out of business?
ClearSnap announced today that they are closing down operations. ClearSnap, under its brand name ColorBox, is widely known to scrapbookers and stampers for its signature Cats Eye pigment ink pads. …
What type of ink is ColorBox?
pigment ink
Colorbox Pigment (Clearsnap) Water-based thick pigment ink. Fantastic results on absorbent paper.
Is ColorBox ink permanent?
ColorBox® Archival permanent, quick-dry dye inks available in rich, intense and on-trend colors.
What is a pigment ink pad?
Pigment ink is thicker and richer than dye-based ink; the consistency is more like mayonnaise. The colors are bright and vibrant and the ink pads are spongy. That means the ink takes a little longer to dry on regular paper—but the color will be more vivid. It also means that pigment ink will not dry on glossy paper.
Who bought ClearSnap?
ClearSnap was purchased in 2006 by the Gardner family, which also owns Stampin’ Up!, but the ink company was being run by Sterling Gardner as a separate entity from the direct sales company.
What is the difference between pigment ink and dye ink pads?
Pigment ink is thicker and richer than dye-based ink; the consistency is more like mayonnaise. The colors are bright and vibrant and the ink pads are spongy. They’re fade-resistant. Pigment ink doesn’t soak into paper like a dye-based ink; instead, it dries on top.
Is archival ink permanent?
Archival ink, permanent, non-fading and resistant to light, heat and water, and contain no impurities that can affect the permanence of paper or photographic materials. Black Actinic Inks are chemically stable and feature an inorganic pigment that has no tendency to absorb impurities like other ink pigments can.
Is archival ink fast-drying?
Fast-drying, permanent and dries on coated or uncoated surfaces. Dry ink will not smear when moistened.
Should you store ink pads upside down?
Always store your ink pads upside down. This is to keep the ink on the surface of the pad. You don’t have to do this with pigment inks, which are so juicy that storing them upside down can result in an inky mess.
What is the difference between dye and pigment ink pads?
Whereas dye inks are more “liquid” and transparent, pigment inks are opaque and thick. Pigment inks almost always come with a spongy foam pad to enable the ink to be picked up easily by the stamp. Because it’s a thicker ink these pads dry out faster than dye inks and need to be refilled more often.