Gamblin Etching Inks were formulated at the request of professional printmakers in the Pacific Northwest who wanted strong reliable inks for edition printing. The palette of pure intense pigments offers a broad range of color mixing potential. The black inks were formulated to meet the demands of printmakers who want deep rich black inks with good working characteristics. Portland Black is ideal for edition printing; offer a strong line and medium plate tone. For engravers, printers of mezzotints, or others who need more resistance from their ink, Portland Stiff Black is also available.

Gamblin Etching Inks are bound in the highest quality Burnt Plate Oil.

Product features:

• Burnt Plate Oil bound high quality Etching Ink.
• Wiping: Easy. (*Moderate in ‘Stiff Black’ variation).
• Plate tone: Moderate. (* Light in Bone Black variation).
• Recommended for etching, drypoint, aquatint, mezzotint and engraving processes.
• Available in a 1lb (300ml) tin.
• Available in: Stiff Portland Black, Portland Black, Bone Black, Sepia, Yellow Ochre and in a Transparent Base.

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