Ranger Tim Holtz distress ink pads are raised ink pads with acid free, non-toxic, fade resistant, water-based dye inks. They're perfect for new vintage, stained, and aged effects for crafters who are creating their Altered books, on scrapbook pages, cards and paper crafts projects. These colors produce a realistic, weathered look on paper, photos, decorative fibers and so much more. Ink pads are 2 inch square, and are stackable. Black soot - similar to black.