Have you wondered about making ink nose prints? Well, first I’ll ask, is there anything better than a dog or cat’s nose? Pets lead with their noses. Their noses help them to interpret their world, find their food, and recognize their people. Their sniffing, nuzzling, and “booping” are some of the most fond memories we have of our pets’ behaviors. So, it makes perfect sense that, in addition to a paw print, pet parents may want to keep a reminder of their pet’s nose after they’ve said goodbye.
Because of this need, we’ve done extensive testing to find the best type of ink for this purpose. After countless trials, we are excited to announce the launch of our own, high-quality, proprietary ink pad made specifically for ink nose prints!
- easily wash off of noses, surfaces and hands.
- are archival quality and are permanent, smudge-proof on porous surfaces (like paper or clay) once dry.
- can be made water-resistant when heat set (more on this below!).
- are non-toxic, safe, and conform to the ASTM D4236 standards for testing of art materials.
All of this means you can pick any porous material for the ink print and the results will be high-quality and permanent.
Ink Nose Prints Ideas
We recommend making ink nose prints on the outside of our Kraft Brown Furever Loved Clipping Containers to make a dual-comfort keepsake when a fur clipping is included inside. Alternatively, our Pet Sympathy Cards make a beautiful canvas for ink nose prints. You can also use our Love Stamp Collection Sheet to add ink-stamped sentiments to the keepsakes.
But, if you want a truly unique keepsake to give to your clients and customers, consider putting the ink nose print directly onto a ClayPaws Patty. Once baked, the clay cures and the ink is heat-set. This means the ink will not smudge and is even water resistant. Most importantly, the pet parent can easily see their pet’s nose, and even touch the impression. When they do, they will feel the indentation and every detail of their pet’s nose.
Ink Pads for Nose Prints (INKBLK) are currently available in black ink exclusively from World by the Tail, Inc. and Veterinary Wisdom for $3.95 per pad. Shop now!
Please note all inks are likely to fade with time. Please keep finished prints away from direct sunlight.
If you have any questions before you order, please call our fabulous customer service team at 1-888-217-8444 or email us at [email protected]
Until next time,
Bryn Frisina
Chief Growth Officer
World by the Tail, Inc.