Charbonnel : Aqua Wash Etching Inks

The Charbonnel Aqua Wash range meets all the criteria for artist quality inks. They have a high pigment concentration identical to that of standard inks and can be used in all intaglio printing techniques, such as engraving, drypoint, mezzotint, etching, and aquatint, as well as monotype and relief printing techniques, including linocut and wood printing. Aqua Wash inks are genuine oily inks for use in all techniques, whether etching or relief printing. They should not be confused with water- and resin-based inks, such as gum Arabic or cellulose-tempera inks, which can be re-softened and are limited to monotype or relief techniques.

• Water-washable oil-based emulsion (contains no water)
• Hands and materials can be washed with soap and water
• High pigment concentration, comparable with standard inks
• Extremely lightfast
• All colours can be intermixed
• Viscous and easy to wipe
• Can be used with paper that is less damp than required for standard etching ink
• Same drying times as standard inks
• Will not soften when dry