![]() ![]() Portland Stiff Black ( R) stiffer ink leaving more plate tone. Bone Black (L) wipes easily leaving less plate tone. An ink with these working properties would not be ideal for a mezzotint, for which a stiffer ink is better suited.Įxample of the same plate printed with two different black inks. If an image would be best served by having strong contrasts in value, it may be ideal to use an ink that wipes easily and leaves very little plate tone. Beyond this, there are a range of working properties to choose from. With the wide array of techniques that fit under the intaglio umbrella comes the need for a range of working properties to accommodate them.Īt a basic level, intaglio inks must be able to be wiped from the plate without pulling ink from the incised lines and the remaining ink must then transfer fully to the paper. ![]() Each black is designed to meet specific needs in both depth of color and printability. Gamblin Etching Inks are designed for printmakers who need a strong line and a great sensitivity to detail. We have developed five Blacks and Graphite for printmakers using intaglio printing processes. For simplicity, we will discuss Working Properties and Color within the context of each Printing Method. Color: Does the final image need to feel warm or cool? Does it need to give a feeling of depth?īy considering how you need the ink to roll out (in the case of relief printing), how the plate needs to wipe and how much plate tone would benefit your print, it will become easier to choose an ink suited to your project.Working properties: How does it roll out? How does it wipe? Does it leave a lot or a little plate tone?.Printing Method: Are you creating an intaglio, relief, or monotype?.Whether you are using Gamblin Inks or those of another ink manufacturer, there are three considerations that can guide artists to the appropriate ink (in this case the appropriate Black ink) for their project. ![]() For this reason, we have formulated a line of Relief Inks in addition to our line of Etching Inks. By using an ink formulated specifically for your chosen technique, unnecessary customization, waste, and variables can be eliminated from the process. We believe the best recipe for a successful print, and for permanence, is to use inks that require little to no modification to print properly. This often results in complex mixtures of ink and modifiers which can be difficult to replicate in future projects – and all just to be able to pull a decent print. Many artists are used to inks needing modification with plate oil, tack reducer, or other additives each time they print. An ink needs to perform throughout the printing process and also to serve the final image. When choosing an ink, the questions to ask are ones focused on printability. ![]()
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