• Tube of Lawrence white relief printing ink, against a colour swatch on a white background
  • Two tubes of Lawrence Inks one letterpress relief and one smaller Oil Based Relief Printing Ink on a light blue background.
  • Tube of Lawrence black relief printing ink, against a colour swatch on a white background
  • Tube of Lawrence blue relief printing ink, against a colour swatch on a white background
  • Tube of Lawrence blue relief printing ink, against a colour swatch on a white background
  • Tube of Lawrence purple relief printing ink, against a colour swatch on a white background
  • Tube of Lawrence brown relief printing ink, against a colour swatch on a white background
  • Tube of Lawrence brown relief printing ink, against a colour swatch on a white background
  • Tube of Lawrence yellow relief printing ink, against a colour swatch on a white background
  • Tube of Lawrence red relief printing ink, against a colour swatch on a white background
  • Tube of Lawrence red relief printing ink, against a colour swatch on a white background
  • Tube of Lawrence green relief printing ink, against a colour swatch on a white background
  • Tube of Lawrence blue relief printing ink, against a colour swatch on a white background
  • Tube of Lawrence yellow relief printing ink, against a colour swatch on a white background
  • Tube of Lawrence brown relief printing ink, against a colour swatch on a white background
  • Tube of Lawrence black letterpress printing ink, against a colour swatch on a white background
  • Tube of Lawrence black letterpress printing ink, against a colour swatch on a white background

Lawrence Oil Based Relief/Letterpress Inks

The Lawrence Oil based (linseed) relief inks are one of our most popular ranges; the formulas used to create them have been in use for hundreds of years. Using finely ground quality pigment and linseed oil, the ink is perfect for wood engraving, relief printing and letterpress.

Available in a carefully selected colour range; subtly toned black inks including the purest Carbon Black for those seeking a classic black. The ink is designed with optimal viscosity, preventing ink from squashing while achieving excellent paper penetration for crisp, smooth prints. These inks perform exceptionally well whether printed by hand or machine, providing consistent, professional results.

They dry through absorption into the paper and by exposure to air. You will need to use white spirit to clean these up or alternatively, vegetable oil. You can also use these inks on fabric and iron-fix them on the back to set your print. Suitable for printing lino, wood cut, wood engraving and monotypes. 

This selection of inks are available in 75ml tubes, with the two letterpress options in a 150ml tube only. 

 

SKU: R190.43

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