Which Pigment Ink Matches Your Personality?
Last Updated: October 21, 2025
Let’s face it—your favorite pigment ink says a lot about you. Just like your coffee order or your go-to crafting tools, the ink you reach for reflects your unique creative spark.
With Altenew’s newest pigment inks— Bronze, Silver, and Platinum—you’re not just picking a color. You’re making a statement. Curious which pigment ink matches your personality? Keep reading and find your perfect match.
What Is Pigment Ink?
Before you discover your pigment soulmate, let’s quickly answer the question: What is pigment ink?
Pigment ink is an opaque, richly pigmented, and slow-drying ink that sits on the surface of your paper or material, rather than soaking in. This makes it perfect for:
Heat embossing
Creating crisp, vibrant impressions
Blending through stencils
Mixed media art and texture-based designs
These ink pads are especially loved for their bold colors and versatility and ideal for artists and crafters looking to make a lasting impression—literally and visually.
The Bronze Pigment Ink Crafter: The Bold Trendsetter
Your style is vibrant, fearless, and full of energy. You don’t shy away from shine, and you love crafting projects that make people say, “Wow! How did you make that?”
If you’re drawn to the Bronze Pigment Ink, you likely love luxurious textures and eye-catching metallics and aren’t afraid to try new ink techniques.
Techniques to Try:
Stamp large florals or geometric designs onto dark cardstock for a high-contrast finish.
Heat emboss a sentiment over bronze for a rich layered look.
Pair with warm tones like coral, rust, and deep plum for autumn-inspired themes.
Try It With:
Kraft or black cardstock
Clear embossing powder
Altenew’s Label Sets for easy organization
The Silver Pigment Ink Crafter: The Minimalist Muse
You believe in the power of simplicity. Clean lines, crisp impressions, and subtle elegance are your trademarks. If you love stamping with Silver Pigment Ink, your designs probably lean toward modern and minimal.
You enjoy crafting calm, cohesive color palettes and often reach for neutrals and cool tones. Silver is your go-to for versatile, timeless elegance.
Pigment Ink Techniques to Try:
Use this ink with stencils to add subtle shimmer to backgrounds.
Stamp sentiments in silver for a professional finish on wedding invitations.
Blend silver around the edges of a card front for soft dimension.
Try It With:
- Cool-toned cardstocks (gray, navy, white)
- Monochrome color schemes
- Stamped wreaths and elegant borders
The Platinum Pigment Ink Crafter: The Timeless Creative
You appreciate softness, grace, and quiet sophistication. Your projects often feel refined and effortless. You likely love watercoloring, florals, and classic card compositions.
If the Platinum Pigment Ink calls your name, you're drawn to designs that feel intentional and elegant. You value high-quality finishes and soft, harmonious tones.
Platinum Pigment Ink Techniques:
Use for no-line stamping paired with soft watercoloring
Stamp florals in platinum pigment ink and add soft shading with colored pencils
Try it on vellum or handmade paper for ethereal effects
Try It With:
Watercolor paper or textured cardstock
Vintage stamps and layered florals
Sentiment strips and soft gradients
Pigment Ink Project Ideas
Looking to put your new ink pads to use? Here are five creative ways to incorporate these inks into your next paper crafting session:
Project Idea |
Tips and Ideas |
Envelope Art |
Use it to stamp return addresses or add shine to wax seal designs on envelopes |
DIY Tags |
Emboss tags and use pigment ink to add highlights to embossed areas |
Holiday Cards |
Stamp snowflakes or ornaments using silver or platinum inks |
Bookmarks |
Use it with stencils to create quick designs on your DIY bookmarks |
One-Layer Cards |
Try tone-on-tone background stamping or 3D embossing with this type of ink |
Ready to Choose Your Go-to Pigment Ink?
Whether you see yourself in the bold glimmer of bronze, the sleek shine of silver, or the soft shimmer of platinum, your perfect pigment ink is waiting.
Our pigment inks are designed to solve common crafting frustrations and help turn your cards from simple to "WOW!" Choose the ink that matches your style and makes your crafting smoother, easier, and more fun! Find more cardmaking tips and tricks with pigment inks In the Craft Room!
Don't go just yet! We have a freebie for you to enjoy in the form of these gorgeous Printable Craft Supply Labels! they're the perfect companion for organizing your craft room and also come in color-coded and black & white versions to fit your aesthetic. Download them HERE!
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