Tim Holtz Distress Inks are a collection of acid-free, non-toxic, fade resistant, water-based dye inks. They?re perfect for the new vintage, stained, aged effect crafters are creating in their altered books, scrapbook pages, cards & paper craft projects. Tim selected the colours & helped develop these inks to produce a realistic, weathered look on paper, photos & decorative fibers. All the colourful Distress Inks afford added versatility when photo tinting & colour layering with the original, award winning tones. The 2" x 2" pads are made with a higher raised felt for easier use with direct to paper techniques.