Black ink for watercolor that doesn't bleed

[Paula O.]

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.

[GlitterPrincess]

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

[UnderstandBlue]

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.

[muscrat]

I use versafine black onyx for all my watercoloring.

[Scrapjanny]

I use VersaFine, Palette, Ranger Archival, or StazOn.

[TeeGeeDee]

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Originally Posted by Scrapjanny

I use VersaFine, Palette, Ranger Archival, or StazOn.

Same here. Usually Archival, but for detailed images I prefer VersaFine. Palette (I only have a few) and StazOn if I want specific colors.

[dini]

Clearsnap has an archival dye ink that works great for watercoloring - we have a product review on it here:

Splitcoaststampers - Product Focus - ColorBox Archival Dye

I mostly use Stazon for watercolored images.

[stamphappy1650]

I use India Ink Jet Black as it never bleeds especially when you're using a lot of water for color wash back grounds.

[stampin stacy]

Another vote for Stewart Superior's India ink black.

[TeeGeeDee]

Must have been tired when I posted last night because India Ink is my favorite black ink and I didn't include it!

[Annecards]

Another vote for Versafine Black Onyx, just make sure it's dry.

[staceylovespaper]

LOVE THE NEW STAMPIN UP BLACK ARCHIVAL INK, AWESOME!!

[Paula O.]

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.

[sprtchick]

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.

[UnderstandBlue]

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Originally Posted by Paula O.

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.

[chihuahua-mom]

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.