The Tim Holtz Distress Mini Oxide Ink Pads Kit #12 is a curated 4-pack of 1"x1" ink cubes from Ranger Ink. This smart set is the ultimate "neutral" toolkit, focusing on warm, earthy browns and a cool, industrial grey. Like all Distress Oxides, these pads feature a unique hybrid formula of water-reactive dye and pigment inks that create a distinctive oxidised chalky finish when sprayed with water.
What’s Inside Kit #12:
This kit is essential for creating vintage, grunge, or rustic woodland backgrounds:
Frayed Burlap: A light, sandy taupe-grey.
Gathered Twigs: A warm, mid-tone natural brown.
Ground Espresso: A deep, dark coffee-toned brown for high-contrast shadows.
Hickory Smoke: A cool, versatile slate grey.
Key Features:
Hybrid Dye/Pigment Fusion: Provides the blendability of a dye ink with the opacity of a pigment ink. This allows the colours to remain visible and distinct even when layered over dark cardstock or kraft paper.
Oxidation Effect: The hallmark of the Oxide line—when water is added, the ink reacts to create a "milky" or "frosted" antiqued look, perfect for weathering and distressing.
Seamless Blending: Because the ink sits on the surface of the paper longer than standard dye inks, it is the industry standard for achieving perfectly smooth gradients with blending brushes.
Portable Mini Design: The 1" x 1" cubes are stackable and designed to fit perfectly into the Distress Mini Ink Storage Tin. They are smart for crafters who want a full palette without the footprint of full-sized pads.
Raised Felt Surface: The elevated pad makes it easy to ink stamps of any size and is perfect for "direct-to-surface" techniques like inking the edges of tags or journal pages.
