Cranfield : Traditional Etching Ink : 75ml : Bone Black

A strong warm black, made from actual charred-bone black pigment (PBr9). It has high viscosity and high tack and works very well for both tone and line in prints. The ink is also quite stiff. Cranfield Traditional Etching Inks are handcrafted, highly pigmented and include a vast range of colours giving the printmaker a wide choice whether they want to mix their own colours or not. Cranfield Traditional Etching Ink can be used for engraving, etching, drypoint, mezzotint and aquatint printmaking techniques. Suitable for all kinds of intaglio printmaking Oil based using high quality linseed oil and traditional formulas All colours are rated 6 or higher on the International Blue Wool Scale for lightfastness Etchings using the inks stay bright and fresh Perfect consistency for printing intricate lines and designs Available in two sizes 75ml or 250g