Gamblin Etching Inks
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.
Five black inks and Graphite were formulated to meet the demands of printmakers who want deep rich black inks with good working characteristics. Portland Black and Portland Cool Black are ideal for edition printing; both 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.
Black Etching Inks:
Portland Black
- Neutral Color
- Easy Wiping
- Moderate Plate Tone
- Highly recommended for etching, drypoint, aquatint, mezzotint and engraving processes
Portland Cool Black
- Cool Color
- Easy Wiping
- Moderate Plate Tone
- Highly recommended for etching, drypoint, aquatint, mezzotint and engraving processes
Portland Stiff Black
- Neutral Color
- Moderate Wiping
- Moderate Plate Tone
- Recommended for etching, drypoint, aquatint
- Highly recommended for mezzotint and engraving
Bone Black
- Warm Color
- Easy Wiping
- Light Plate Tone
- Highly recommended for etching, drypoint, aquatint, mezzotint and engraving processes
Carbon Black
- Warm Color
- Hard Wiping
- Heavy Plate Tone
- Needs additives to work well for etching, drypoint, aquatint, mezzotint and engraving processes
Graphite
- Gray Color
- Easy Wiping
- Heavy Plate Tone
- Highly recommended for etching, drypoint, aquatint, mezzotint
- Needs additives for engraving
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