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I'm so into watercoloring right now. I've been using Memento Tuxedo Black but I find that it will bleed if it gets wet when I watercolor. I know I can heat emboss the image prior to watercoloring, but is there a non-bleeding ink? I don't want to have to heat emboss every time I color.
I was having the same problem and just recently got the Jet Black Ranger Archival ink- love it!! Very crisp images, no bleeding with watercolors...the only thing is it does stain my stamps, but if you used the cleaner recommended on the ink pad it might help with that- but personally the stains don't bother me
Memento isn't made for watercolor - it's made for solvents like Copic Markers. Waterproof inks include Stewart Superior India Ink, MFT's black, Stampin' Up! Archival Basic Black, Ranger Archival, etc.
I bought VersaFine and Ranger. Have only done basic stamping with them (not watercolor yet) but I am in love with the VersaFine. The black is so crisp and dark.
My bad ...I was just asking muscrat what ink to use and purchased the Ranger Archival plus 2 refills. I used momento black and wasnt overjoyed with the results. I will try versafine tomorrow.
I bought VersaFine and Ranger. Have only done basic stamping with them (not watercolor yet) but I am in love with the VersaFine. The black is so crisp and dark.
Isn't it the best?
I don't watercolor with it because in my climate it requires heat setting but I LOVE stamping with it.
I've been using Fun Stamper Journey black for watercoloring and love it! No need to emboss and I usually let it dry for a couple of minutes before coloring. I have had it bleed a bit when I over sarturate whatever I'm trying to color.