The Spellbinders Tropical BetterPress Ink Mini Set (BPI-022) is a vibrant, high-energy colour collection designed to bring the warmth of sunny landscapes and ocean vistas to your letterpress projects. Developed by Ranger Ink, these oil-based dye inks feature the signature smart viscosity required for the BetterPress System—clinging to the zinc plates without beading for a crisp, opaque, and deeply debossed result.
What’s Inside the Tropical Set:
This palette moves away from neutrals into saturated, jewel-toned brilliance:
Peridot: A bright, translucent lime green.
Tiger: A bold, punchy tropical orange.
Teal Topaz: A rich, deep oceanic teal.
Azure: A vivid, clear sky blue.
Key Features:
Superior Plate Adhesion: Specifically formulated to maintain detail. Whether you are pressing the fine lines of the Butterfly Swirl or the solid blocks of the Label Silhouettes, these inks provide even coverage without flooding the plate's crevices.
Permanent & Waterproof: Once dry on cotton cardstock, these inks are archival and waterproof. This is a smart feature for artists who want to add watercolour splashes or use water-based markers over their tropical designs without smearing the crisp outlines.
Raised Felt Pads: The 1.25" x 1.75" pads are designed with an elevated felt surface, making it easy to "tap" ink onto specific areas of a plate for multi-colour "ombre" effects (like a Tiger-to-Peridot gradient).
High Contrast: These colours are particularly striking on Porcelain cardstock for a bright look, but they also have enough opacity to show up beautifully on muted grey card panels.
Easy Maintenance: Clean-up is simple with Ink Cleaner, keeping your press plates in pristine condition for years of use.
