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.
- Brand:
- Gamblin
Select from
S3 Hansa Yellow Light$65.95- S2 Napthol Red$57.95
- S3 Quinacridone Red$65.95
- S3 Dioxazine Purple$65.95
- S2 Ultramarine Blue$57.95
- S2 Prussian Blue$57.95
- S2 Phthalo Green$57.95
- S2 Sepia$57.95
- S1 Yellow Ochre$45.95
- S1 Etching White$45.95
- S1 Transparent Base$45.95
- S1 Portland Black$45.95
- S1 Portland Cool Black$45.95
- S1 Portland Stiff Black$45.95
- S1 Bone Black$45.95
- S1 Carbon Black$45.95
- S2 Graphite$57.95
- Outlaw Black$45.95
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
Related Products
- Gamblin Relief Inks$33.95-$47.95
Gamblin Relief Inks are formulated for all relief techniques, including woodblock, linocut, monotype, and Solarplate. They contain the right amount of stiffness and tack to hold fine detail yet spread evenly on the block or plate. The palette of ten colors is designed to give artists intense pure pigmented colors straight from the jar, along with a wide range of color mixing capabilities.. Monotype printmaking, the most painterly of printmaking techniques, is very popular. While most painters and printmakers working in this process learn how to make any kind of ink work, the unique viscosity and tack of Gamblin Relief Inks makes them ideal for monotype printing processes... more » - Gamblin Litho Ink Portland Black$45.95931843Portland Litho Black is an artist-grade lithography color. Embracing how we make all our products at Gamblin, this ink is focused on high-quality oil and a high pigment load. Its body greatly differs from process black inks because we know printing by hand is slow and gentle and demands a real, rich black 1lb can.. ... more »
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When we purchased Takapuna Art Supplies in April 2007 our intention was to make new friends and create an environment where professional and casual artists can purchase quality supplies and receive expert service and advice. Now, our most frequent comment from customers is, "what an artist's treasure-trove!" In February 2009 we added our tasart online store and we are now giving the same service, advice and selection to artists all over New Zealand. We stock over 17 thousand products and offer over 100 brand names and we continue to grow monthly with new product additions, tutorials and consumer information.
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