Description
Akua Intaglio Inks 8oz
Water-based Ink for Intaglio & Relief: Akua Intaglio Inks are a printmaker’s dream come true. Originally formulated for intaglio printmaking, you can also apply this ink with a brayer for relief printmaking and monotype, as well as collagraphs. Additionally, it will print from any plastic, wood, linoleum or metal plate. These inks contain no driers, offering a long working time for monotype or wiping the plate.
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Akua Features:
Made with Soy and Light fast PigmentsAkua Intaglio is a soy based ink made with the same high quality lightfast pigments as Akua Liquid Pigment. It has a thick consistency with minimal water content.
Clean up with soap and waterAkua Intaglio ink cleans up easily with a dry rag, followed by soap and water. You can even use inexpensive liquid dish detergent. Never use toxic solvents again!
Permanent – You can re-soak Akua prints immediately after printing, if handled carefully. Once the print is dry, Akua Intaglio is permanent.
Never Skins or Hardens in the Jar – Akua Ink will neither skin over, nor harden in the jar or on the ink slab, so no ink is ever wasted.
Easy to Use –Â Wiping the plate with Akua Intaglio is easier than wiping oil-based ink so less wiping pressure and time is required. For best results, use this Akua Wiping Fabric.
Excellent Results – Wipes nice and clean while the paper picks up the ink efficiently.
Option To Print on Damp or Dry Paper – You can choose to print on dry or damp paper according to what is best suited for your technique. Plates with greater tonal value, deeply bitten or raised surfaces require dampened paper. However, it may not be necessary to dampen paper for shallow bitten plates with high contrast images. Monotypes print best on dry smooth paper.
