Storing Ink Pads

Always store your ink pads upside down. This is to keep the ink on the surface of the pad. You don’t have to do this with pigment inks, which are so juicy that storing them upside down can result in an inky mess.

I store my ink pads in clear plastic drawers, stacking all my similar ink pads together. If the manufacturer hasn’t printed the color on the bottom of the ink pad, I write it on with a Sharpie marker so it’s easy to find the right color. I keep the ink pads I use frequently on my desk in front of me—that way, I never have to go looking for them!

Some stampers also store their ink pads in zippered plastic bags (making sure to squeeze out all the excess air). If that works for you, great!