Etching Inks & Modifiers

Modern intaglio inks are not so far removed their early incarnations - mixtures of soot derived from lamps and furnaces combined with oil set alight to burn for long periods of time. Technology now allows greater control in the production of Carbon Black pigments and manufacturers have developed inks with varying properties of tone and viscosity, of which information can be found within the ranges. We stock colored inks of high lightfastness and pigment load.

Watersoluble oil based inks can be cleaned up with soap and water. Traditional formula oil based inks may be scraped from inking slabs and cleaned up with vegetable oil - whichever you choose, you can reduce your use of studio solvents.

A Guide to Etching Ink

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Hanco : Etching Inks

20 colors available

From $28.20

Lawrence : French 88 Etching Inks

Available in 150ml tubes, and 500g and 1kg tins

From $16.80

Gamblin : Etching Ink

17 colors available

From $18.75

Cranfield : Caligo : Safe Wash Etching Ink

16 colors available in 75 ml and 17 colors available in 250 ml & 500 ml

From $12.56

Akua : Intaglio Inks

58 colours available

From $11.20