Distress Ink, Rusty Hinge, by Tim Holtz These water-based inks are perfect for aging pages, creating a unique gradient effect or custom background on your scrapbooking, cardmaking, smashbook, photo or any craft you can think of. These inks are slow drying, so they are suitable for embossing technique. These inks are slow-drying, so they are suitable for embossing techniques. Packaged with sponge applicator. Acid-free and fade-resistant ink To age a photo: apply the ink with a roller, repeat until the desired color is achieved and remove excess ink.