Lino printing inks
Lino printing inks
EXPERT KNOWLEDGE LINO PRINTING INKS
Lino printing inks are specially developed for lino printing. They offer high opacity and are available in a wide range of colours. These colours are suitable for both beginners and professionals. High-quality lino printing inks ensure brilliant prints and enable detailed works of art. The colour shades can be mixed, which allows for a wide variety of colour nuances.
Water-based printing inks
Water-based printing inks are particularly user-friendly. They are easy to wash off with soap and water and dry quickly. This is practical if you are printing in short runs or have little time. Water-based colours are ideal for use on paper and other absorbent materials. They are environmentally friendly and low in odour. Tube inks do not dry out as quickly as can inks, as only a small amount of air penetrates the inside of the tube when it is opened.
Oil-based printing inks
There are water-soluble and water-insoluble oil-based printing inks. Oil-based inks are characterised by an even, silky print image and are highly lightfast. Water-insoluble oil-based inks are best removed with solvents. Turpentine or petroleum are suitable for this purpose. Water-soluble oil colours for linoleum printing are based on vegetable oil and can be easily removed with soap and water. These colours are ideal for professional artists who want to create long-lasting, high-quality prints.
Drying prints
A simple drying rack is recommended for drying the prints. This can be easily constructed yourself using foldback clips and a picture wire. Proper drying of the prints protects them from damage and ensures optimum linoleum printing results.
Light and magnifying glasses
Light is crucial to judge the print accurately. Work in brightly lit rooms and use magnifying glasses to prepare the printing plates and during printing. Precise lighting and magnification, such as with the LED precision optics with table clamp, helps to recognise the finest details and produce perfect prints.
Z. E.g. 720583 LED precision optics with table clamp
Processing and mixing Lino printing inks
Lino printing inks can be mixed, which makes many colour shades possible. The pigments ensure high opacity and brilliance. Aids such as colour palettes and mixing tools can be useful when mixing the colours. It is important to work the colours well to achieve even linoleum prints. Make sure to apply the printing ink evenly to the lino plates to ensure a uniform print image.
Light fastness and pigments
An important aspect when choosing Lino printing inks is the lightfastness of the dyes. High-quality Lino printing inks contain special colourants that ensure that your prints do not fade when exposed to light for Lengthy periods of time. This is particularly important if the prints are to be exhibited or sold later. High-quality inks ensure that your artwork remains durable and colourful. Manufacturer for Lino printing inks ESSDEE, Schmincke, Marabu, Windsor & Newton, Lefranc & Bourgeois.
