Dissolving substrate with remaining message

Abstract

Described is a dissolving substrate with a remaining message. The substrate is formed of water-soluble paper such that it dissolves when exposed to water. Notably, printed upon the substrate is an offset printing ink that is water-resistant. Thus, when the substrate dissolves, the message or imagery as printed with the offset printing ink remains and floats upon the water for further use or enjoyment.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A dissolving item, comprising:
 a dissolving substrate, and   a water-resistant ink formed upon the dissolving substrate.   
     
     
         2 . The dissolving item as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the dissolving substrate is a water-soluble paper. 
     
     
         3 . The dissolving item as set forth in  claim 2 , wherein the water-resistant ink is an offset printing ink that is printed upon the dissolving substrate. 
     
     
         4 . The dissolving item as set forth in  claim 3 , wherein the dissolving substrate is formed in the shape of a toy item 
     
     
         5 . The dissolving item as set forth in  claim 4 , wherein the toy item is shaped like a tea bag that further comprises other toy items contained therein. 
     
     
         6 . The dissolving item as set forth in  claim 5 , wherein the dissolving substrate is a water-soluble paper formed of at least wood pulp and carboxy methyl cellulose. 
     
     
         7 . The dissolving item as set forth in  claim 6 , wherein the dissolving substrate is a water-soluble paper formed of between 30% and 70% wood pulp and between 30% and 70% carboxy methyl cellulose. 
     
     
         8 . The dissolving item as set forth in  claim 7 , wherein the dissolving substrate is a water-soluble paper formed of approximately 50% wood pulp and approximately 50% carboxy methyl cellulose. 
     
     
         9 . The dissolving item as set forth in  claim 8 , wherein the water-resistant ink is formed of carbon black, a coloring pigment, a phenolic resin, one or more oils, and a wax. 
     
     
         10 . The dissolving item as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the water-resistant ink is an offset printing ink that is printed upon the dissolving substrate. 
     
     
         11 . The dissolving item as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the dissolving substrate is formed in the shape of a toy item 
     
     
         12 . The dissolving item as set forth in  claim 11 , wherein the toy item is shaped like a tea bag that further comprises other toy items contained therein. 
     
     
         13 . The dissolving item as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the dissolving substrate is a water-soluble paper formed of at least wood pulp and carboxy methyl cellulose. 
     
     
         14 . The dissolving item as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the dissolving substrate is a water-soluble paper formed of between 30% and 70% wood pulp and between 30% and 70% carboxy methyl cellulose. 
     
     
         15 . The dissolving item as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the dissolving substrate is a water-soluble paper formed of approximately 50% wood pulp and approximately 50% carboxy methyl cellulose. 
     
     
         16 . The dissolving item as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the water-resistant ink is formed of carbon black, a coloring pigment, a phenolic resin, one or more oils, and a wax.