StazOn Metallics Platinum Ink | Metallic Permanent Solvent Ink with Refill for Non-Porous Surfaces – Platinum, 4 pc Kit

🧭 Which Ink Do I Need?

Each ink pad is designed with specific uses in mind.
Some work best on paper, others on fabric, and others on non-porous surfaces — and this directly affects the result you’ll get.

To help you choose without trial and error, we’ve organized our inks based on how they actually behave in use, not just by brand name.
This way, you can more easily see which ink suits the technique and surface you’re working with.

🖋️ Pigment / Oil-Based Inks

When you want clean, controlled stamping with strong detail. These inks mostly sit on the surface and work beautifully with embossing.

Choose from:

• Tsukineko VersaFine Clair
• VersaColor
• VersaMark

🎨 Dye / Water-Based Inks

When you’re working with color, blending, layering, and backgrounds. These inks absorb into the paper and are designed for effects and movement.

Choose from:

• Pinkfresh Studio Ink Pads
• Graphic 45 Ink Pads
• Studio Light Ink Pads
• Spectrum Noir Dye Ink Pads
• Tim Holtz Distress Inks
• 49 & Market Dye Ink Pads

🧪 Hybrid Inks

When you want strong surface color, water-reactive behavior, and a more chalky finish that works especially well in layers.

Choose from:

• Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks
• Nuvo Hybrid Ink Pads
• Spectrum Noir Finesse Ink Pads

🧱 Permanent / Archival / Solvent Inks

When you need a permanent impression or you’re working on surfaces where standard ink pads won’t perform well.

Choose from:

• Ranger Archival Ink
• Distress Archival
• StazOn
• StazOn Metallics

Solvent-based StazOn inks are also suitable for non-porous surfaces, such as plastic, metal, glass, and ceramic.

🧵 Textile / Porous Surface Inks

When you’re working on fabric or porous materials and need the color to properly bond with the surface.

Choose from:

• Tsukineko VersaCraft Mini Ink Pads

🖨️ Press / Letterpress Inks

When working with press or letterpress techniques, where ink is transferred through pressure rather than absorption.

Choose from:

• BetterPress Inks
• Maker Forte Color Hive reMARKable Ink Pads

⚡ Quick Guide

• Clean stamping & embossing → Pigment
• Color, blending & backgrounds → Dye / Distress Inks
• Chalky layers & water-reactive effects → Distress Oxides / Hybrid
• Permanent results & non-porous surfaces → Archival / StazOn
• Fabric → VersaCraft
• Press techniques → BetterPress / Maker Forte

StazOn Metallic Solvent Inks – What Makes Them Different & How to Use Them Properly

StazOn Metallics are not simply “gold” or “silver” colors. They are opaque, solvent-based inks formulated with metallic pigments and designed specifically for surfaces that typically reject ordinary stamping inks.

If you work exclusively on paper, you may never have needed a solvent ink. But when you start creating on glass, metal, acetate, shrink plastic or coated surfaces, you enter a different technical space — and this is where these inks become essential.

🔬 What “Solvent” Really Means in Practice

Solvent inks are not water-based.
They are formulated with a solvent carrier that allows the ink to bond to non-porous materials.

This means:

• They adhere to non-porous surfaces
• They do not reactivate with water
• They do not require heat setting to become permanent
• They create a durable impression once dry

Unlike dye or pigment inks that sink into paper fibers, solvent inks bond directly to the surface itself.

✨ What “Metallic” and “Opaque” Actually Mean

Metallic inks contain reflective particles that create a true metallic finish.
“Opaque” means the coverage is solid and non-transparent — not just a metallic tint or shimmer effect.

This is critical when:

• Stamping on black cardstock
• Working on clear acetate
• Needing clean metallic detail that does not fade into the background

StazOn Metallics are not iridescent overlays. They create a smooth, reflective metallic surface with real visual depth.

🧠 When to Choose StazOn Metallics

Use StazOn Metallics when:

✔ Stamping on plastic, glass or metal
✔ You want a permanent metallic result without heat embossing
✔ You need crisp outlines on glossy surfaces
✔ You want metallic highlights over alcohol ink or sealed mixed media backgrounds

Avoid using them when:

✖ You need slow drying time for embossing powder
✖ You are working only on highly absorbent paper

🎨 Creative Applications in Mixed Media

StazOn Metallics perform beautifully in:

• Layering over sealed acrylic backgrounds
• Metallic outlines on acetate overlays
• Shrink plastic jewelry projects
• Industrial-style designs on wood panels

They pair exceptionally well with:

• Black cardstock
• Deep navy or dark green tones
• Minimal monochrome palettes

On dark backgrounds, the metallic reflection becomes part of the design — not just the color.

📌 Final Thought

StazOn Metallics are not just decorative accents. They are technical tools.

If you want strong metallic impact with permanent adhesion on challenging surfaces, they are among the most reliable solvent stamping inks available.

They don’t replace dye or pigment inks — they expand your creative capabilities.

🧴 How to Use StazOn Inks Properly (Classic, Opaque & Metallics)

StazOn inks are solvent-based and formulated for surfaces that do not easily absorb ink — such as glass, metal, plastic and acetate. They behave differently from traditional paper inks. Used correctly, they deliver clean, permanent and highly durable impressions.

🧼 Surface Preparation

The quality of your impression begins with the surface.
On non-porous materials, even slight oil residue can affect adhesion. A light wipe with alcohol on glass or metal is usually enough to create a clean base.

Solvent ink requires a clean, dry surface to bond properly.

🖤 Inking the Pad (Opaque & Metallic Kits)

Opaque and Metallic kits include an uninked pad so you can control saturation.

The key is even distribution, not excess ink.
Spread the ink uniformly across the pad surface, avoiding pooling. A properly inked pad produces solid, consistent impressions without gaps.

🖋 Stamping Technique

On non-porous surfaces, stability matters more than pressure.
Ink the stamp using gentle tapping motions, place it down, apply steady pressure and lift straight up.

Sliding the stamp is the most common cause of imperfect impressions.

⏳ Drying Time

StazOn inks dry relatively quickly, but not instantly.
Allow about 3 minutes on porous surfaces and 5 minutes on non-porous ones, depending on temperature and humidity.

Let the impression fully set before touching or layering over it.

🧽 Cleaning & Maintenance

Because StazOn inks are solvent-based, water alone is not sufficient.

Use a solvent-based stamp cleaner and clean stamps immediately after use to prevent pigment buildup and preserve fine details.

Keep the pad tightly closed and store it in stable conditions. If the ink level drops, re-ink the pad rather than over-pressing your stamps.

📌 Keep in Mind

StazOn inks are not simply another ink type.
They are tools designed for specific surfaces. Used properly, they provide clean, permanent and professional results where ordinary inks cannot.