Tim holtz distress ink pads are a collection of acid free non toxic fade resistant water based dye inks theyre perfect for the creating the stained aged effect that crafters are creating in their altered books scrapbook pages cards and papercraft projectsthe colours have been selected to produce a realistic weathered look on paper photos and decorative fibres all of the colourful distress inks afford added versatility when photo tinting and colour layering with the original award win