How long does it take for craft ink to dry???

[Blestmomof6]

I tried craft ink for the first time...and even after three days, it still smeared when I accidently touched it. (((FRUSTRATED))):confused:
Did I do something wrong, besides touching it???
I stamped on metal if that makes any difference.

[LateBlossom]

My understanding is that craft ink won't ever dry on slick surfaces. Sorry!

[cardsbyanita]

Yes, that makes a HUGE difference. In order to get it "dry", your best bet would be to cover it with embossing powder and heat set.
The best & quickest drying ink for metal is Stazon. Brilliance Ink also works but it has a longer drying time.
HTH,
Anita

[Blestmomof6]

Oh yikies....I had no idea! OK....so back to the stamping table I go. Thank you very much for your help!

[nmslmomto3]

palette inks work good too on metal, they take about as long to try as brilliance inks. I use staz on for metal surfaces.

[Blestmomof6]

Thank you Lisa!

[lynnewithane]

If you're using craft ink on paper, you can heat set it without embossing powder as well. I just recently got some craft spots, but I pulled out the heat gun to use them.