Ranger Ink Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain – Series 1

Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stains are water-reactive, dye-based sprays designed for quick, vibrant coverage on porous surfaces like paper, wood, and tags. They offer a matte finish and are ideal for layering, blending, and creating backgrounds in mixed-media projects. Available in 76+ colors, they do not require shaking, unlike mica sprays.

Key Features and Tips for Distress Spray Stains:

• Dye-Based Formulation: These are liquid dye inks, providing intense color that soaks into porous surfaces, resulting in a matte finish.
• Water Reactivity: They react with water, allowing you to spritz water onto the spray to blend colors or create muted, speckled effects.
• Usage Techniques:
  • Layering: Spray colors individually and dry with a heat tool between layers to build depth.
  • Application: Spray directly onto surfaces, through stencils, or apply in a "splat box" for controlled coverage.
  • Versatility: Use on Distress Watercolor Cardstock, Mixed Media Heavystock, or wood.
• Sprays vs. Shimmers: Regular Distress Spray Stains do not need shaking. However, Distress Mica Sprays (which include pearlized powder) and Distress Oxide Sprays (which are pigment-based) do require shaking before use.
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place to prevent clogging

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