Cranfield Caligo Safe Wash Etching Inks
Caligo Safe Wash Inks are a non-toxic alternative to traditonal printing inks. Formulated with a linseed oil base they retain the high quality associated with Cranfield brand while substantially reducing clean-up time, cold water and liquid soap are all that is needed to clean your benches, tools and printing matrix.
Etching can be a demanding discipline that deserves the most suitable ink formulation. These traditional milled oil-based etching inks are available in an excellent range of colours as well as a choice of 3 blacks. These inks perfectly balance colour intensity with the ability to wipe cleanly from the plate, without compromising your desire to avoid solvents when cleaning up.
Compatible with Cranfield Ink Modifiers:
- Cranfield Wiping Compound and Tack Reducer - reduces ink tack while preserving body, easier wiping for intaglio processes and enhanced ink transfer on smooth areas.
- Cranfield Printmaker's Wax Drier - increases the drying speed of ink.
- Cranfield Print Fix Clear Gel - a versatile modifier to improve ink transfer and reduce ink mottle, allowing for a smoother finished print
Beautiful pigments, finely ground into the purest oil for archival results, these colours are available in a 75ml or 150ml tube, or in a 250g tin. The Carbon Black is also available in a large 500ml tin - perfect for large editions!
*Please note that tin sizes are measured by weight and as such some heavier pigments will come in a smaller looking tin.
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