Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pads - Summer 2018 Bundle of 12 Vibrant Colors Review

I was happy with this purchase until the ink settled and leaked all over - even before the individual stamps were opened. I had ink all over it and it made a terrible mess. Not sure why this happened.

I love this ink! Now I have all the color editions and use them regularly. The colors blend seamlessly and offer so many possibilities. I love making my own backgrounds and usually choose this ink. Very diverse.

I love oxide ink. The colors are great. I use them for watercolor. I press the ink pad (face down) onto my glass craft mat, leaving a small spot of ink. I then use a wet brush to blend and paint like any other watercolor. I like them better than watercolors because the colors are so good and I can sprinkle water on my painting if I want to create a different look.

I love oxide inks. No need to use Distress Water properties - they're also great for regular hitting. You clean the stamp so easily. They are good on dark maps. I really like how easy they are to blend - easier than regular ink. They have a nice creamy look. Oxide - when applied with water, the ink turns to a chalky finish - slightly white. Interesting to create

I love this ink. They have many uses in coloring books, especially for both images and backgrounds. They combine beautifully with each other and can be colored with crayon for a flawless background. I haven't used water for the detection technique yet, but I'm looking forward to it. They also work well with stencils. Funny stretcher for me. Plan to buy more later.

I love working with these colors. This is my second purchase of 12 packs. The methods with this ink are endless. I watched a few YouTube videos while learning how to work with these wonderful inks. They are easy to use and never stain stamps or fingers, just wipe with water. They have a nice chalky appearance but the color will stay and not fade. You can even layer this ink. It's just fun and enjoyable to work with them.

Be careful, they are addictive. They mix like butter and you can do things like add drops of water. They can be used as ink pads. Feel free to add more colors if you like and don't mess with the dirt as long as you let it dry a bit. It's fun on photo paper because you can add different colors and when it's all dry you wipe it off with paper towels or a cloth towel and wow it's shiny and just leaves an inky look. Just type Distress Oxide on YouTube or Google for tons of fun ideas.

I've wanted to buy this set since it first came out, but I've been waiting for the price to drop a bit. Finally got an Amazon voucher and decided. These oxides are AMAZING and mix like oil. I also use them as ink. Images appear clearer than with normal emergency ink. (Don't get me wrong, I LOVE distress inks, but prefer them not for embossing, but rather for coloring). This is the second time I've ordered from a specific seller and they're fairly quick, although not the usual 2 day main…