Ink Pad Maintenance

The proper way to re-ink a pad is to put the ink on the pad and mix it in using the nozzle of the re-inker.

It is best to purchase the re-inker when you purchase a new stamp pad, especially when the color of the ink is new or somewhat different. By doing so, you will be assured that you will not run out of ink in the middle of a project. It is also more economical to buy a matching re-inker, as it is less expensive than having to buy a new pad each time you run out of ink. A re-inker may last for years. Re-ink the pad often and somewhat early into your project to prevent the ink pad from drying out.

The proper way to re-ink a pad is to put the ink on the pad and mix it in using the nozzle of the re-inker. You may also use items such as an old credit card (or something comparable) or even the back of a plastic spoon.

Re-inkers not only refresh an ink pad that is dry, they can act as paint directly from the bottle. One creative method of using the re-inker is to squirt some ink onto a pile of shaving cream, then marbleize it a little with a toothpick. Put a piece of cardstock into the shaving cream and pull it straight up; then remove the shaving cream with a spatula or straight edge. You suddenly have a marble background. Customized colors, individually or in combinations, can be created with a foam or felt pad by mixing colors of your choosing. Keep in mind, however, that it is always best to mix up and make up colors from the same manufacturer. You may use the pad again provided that you store it correctly. Use a resealable plastic bag and label the bag with the colors and types of inks that you used. Then store it with your other ink pads.

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