Printmaking Colors & Mediums
FLAX has block printing inks ideal for a variety of projects. Oil based block printing inks are non-toxic, permanent, waterproof inks perfect for printing with linoleum. Water soluble block printing inks are excellent for printing on paper and textiles and clean up easily with water. Use an extender with water based ink to thin ink and create a transparent color and a retarder to slow the ink drying time.
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Gamblin Burnt Plate Oils
$14.00Gamblin Burnt Plate Oils are used to lower the viscosity of the ink. Burnt Plate Oil should be added to inks sparingly, as the detail of a print may be lost if the ink becomes too fluid. 8 ounce bottles. Burnt Plate Oil #000 has less tack and is a good...$14.00 -
Gamblin Relief Inks
$24.00Gamblin Relief Inks are formulated for all relief techniques, including woodblock, linocut and monotype. They contain the right amount of stiffness and tack to hold fine detail yet spread evenly on the block or plate. The color palette is designed to...$24.00 -
Gamblin Etching Inks
$34.00Gamblin Etching Inks are quality inks for edition printing with a palette of pure, intense pigments offering a broad range of color mixing potential. Five black inks and graphite were formulated to meet the demands of printmakers who seek deep rich...$34.00 -
Gamblin Tack Reducer 150ml
$23.00Tack Reducer is a gel made from a very light drying oil, making it completely compatible with Gamblin printmaking inks. Small amounts added to stiff oil-based inks will efficiently improve consistency and reduce tack. It is transparent to allow the...$23.00 -
Gamblin Magnesium Carbonate
$17.00Gamblin Magnesium Carbonate is traditionally used to stiffen ink and reduce an ink’s gloss level. Once added to ink, it becomes transparent and will not alter the color of the ink. We recommend adding small amounts at a time; little is needed...$17.00