Hanco Etching Inks consist of a range of intense archival colours and include three universal metallic inks made from flaked metal pigments. These handmade etching inks are finely ground on hardened steel rollers to reveal the full strength of the pigments and print the finest details. They contain no driers and, if required, can be adjusted with Hanco’s range of bespoke ink modifiers.
Hanco printmaking inks are recognised as a leading global brand with a distinguished pedigree in manufacturing expertise. Taking their specialised knowledge and state-of-the-art equipment, Hanco widened their range to incorporate etching and relief inks that sit alongside a range of bespoke ink modifiers. In consultation with major research institutions and art schools, Hanco have fine-tuned their inks to the highest performance they give today. Their ink formulations are entirely vegetable-based, providing an alternative for printmakers seeking this type of formulation while still producing high quality prints.
Lightfastness for all inks labelled ‘archival’ measures between 6.5 and 8 BWS, while for all other inks lightfastness measures between 5 and 6 BWS.
