Ranger - Tim Holtz Distress Oxides
Tim Holtz Distress Oxides
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Product Information
- Water-reactive dye and pigment ink fusion
- Creates oxidized effect when sprayed with water
- Works with stamps, stencils, direct application
- Blends smoothly with Ink Blending Tools
- Suitable for all papercrafting projects
- Re-inkers available in .5 oz bottles
Water-reactive ink oxidizes into dimensional weathered effects
Distress Oxides layer differently than standard dye inks because they combine water-reactive dyes with opaque pigments in a single formulation. This hybrid composition creates dimensional effects when misted with water, the dye component spreads and bleeds while pigment particles oxidize and shift tone, producing organic, weathered surfaces that single-ink-type products can't replicate. The chemistry matters for mixed media work where you're building texture through multiple applications.
These pads blend smoothly across paper surfaces using foam tools, maintaining workability longer than fast-drying dye inks alone. Apply them directly to substrates, through stencils for sharp pattern work, or with stamps for impressions that gain depth through water activation. The pigment content means they show up on darker cardstock where pure dyes would disappear, while the dye element ensures they still spread and blend when you want softer transitions. Raised felt pads accommodate both detailed stamp designs and broader blending techniques without excessive saturation.
Half-ounce re-inker bottles let you refresh pads as colors deplete from regular use, essential when certain shades see heavier rotation in your palette. The water-reactive properties stay consistent whether working wet or dry, giving you control over how much oxidation and spread occurs in each application. Papercrafters building layered backgrounds or aged effects get predictable results from a single ink system rather than juggling separate dye and pigment pad collections.
