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Carina
Joined: 20 Feb 2008
Posts: 3
Location: Mid North Coast NSW
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 Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:10 pm Post subject: Inks for Drypoint |
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Hi all,
Which ink is good to use for drypoint when you don't want to use turps due to pregnancy?
I'm using AKUA Intaglio Water-Based ink for drypoint on plastic plates but the result is not very intense and is easily wiped out of the line. Thinking of trying Heidelberg water-based relief ink, which I've read is used for etching as well. Faust Gum-Based ink could be good too but haven't tried them.
In the mean time, more time in the studio needed! |
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belle
Joined: 01 Oct 2006
Posts: 1017
Location: Newcastle
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| Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:25 pm Post subject: Re - Inks for Drypoint |
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| I think oil based inks are best. Use vegetable oil to clean up. Wear gloves and a mask. A pregnant student in our printmaking class wore a proper industrial mask. |
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Carina
Joined: 20 Feb 2008
Posts: 3
Location: Mid North Coast NSW
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| Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:43 pm Post subject: Re - Inks for Drypoint |
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| Thanks Belle |
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Chrissy Dwyer
Joined: 12 Jan 2006
Posts: 761
Location: Cairns
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| Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:00 pm Post subject: Re - Inks for Drypoint |
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Baby oil works too for clean up.
The site Educational Colours (products made especially for Teachers and Students) has a block printing ink link here
http://www.edcolours.com.au/news/_news_single.asp?ID=133
I have not used it before but wanted to. I hope the link works for you as the pdf for me is not loading. I think I might have to update my Adobe reader.
Anyway have a look and talk to your local craft and art shop. |
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