Etching Ink

Etching is a form of intaglio printmaking where acid bites into unmasked areas of a metal plate, creating grooves that hold ink. The inked plate is then pressed onto paper using a printing press, transferring the design under high pressure. Etching inks are thick and tacky due to their high pigment and oil content.

In this section, you’ll find a great selection of etching inks from leading brands, such as traditional Cranfield, Gamblin and Charbonnel Etching Ink, as well as water-washable ranges including Caligo Safe Wash and Charbonnel Aqua Wash.

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