Re: inks for oil printing
Henk, Can magnesium carbonate be used only with black? Davidh
On Oct 29 2009, henk thijs wrote: Hi Gordon, I collected a number of pure pigments through the years. (also used for gum printing.) Let suppose you start with black from Faust etching ink and you add a bit of cad red M pigment, the result is a stiff nice dark brown ink. If you want to stick to the black just add some magnesium carbonate. I never used varnish for stiffening. cheers, Henk ------------------------------------ http://www.thijs-foto.com/bioCONTACTproc/exhibitions.html ------------------------------------ On 29 okt 2009, at 21:17, Gordon J Holtslander wrote: > How do you stiffen your ink? > > I've used a thick (#8 I believe) litho varnish to stiffen oil > paint. What's > the texture of Faust ink? Does it need a heavy varnish like a #8 > or would > something lighter work better? > > Thanks again > > Gord > -- > Gordon J. Holtslander > gordon.holtslander@usask.ca > Dept. of Biology > University of Saskatchewan > tel 306 966-4433 > fax 306 966-4461 > > On Thursday 29 October 2009 1:24:37 pm henk thijs wrote: >> Thanks Gordon, I just ordered already some tubes, don't forget you >> have to stiffen the ink before applying. >> But i think you know how to. >> Cheers, >> Henk >> >> ------------------------------------ >> http://www.thijs-foto.com/bioCONTACTproc/exhibitions.html >> ------------------------------------ >> >> On 29 okt 2009, at 19:08, Gordon J Holtslander wrote: >>> Hi Henk: >>> >>> It looks like Graphic Chemical carries Faust ink >>> http://www.graphicchemical.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?page=1 >>> >>> - I think I'll order some of these - I like that they come in >>> tubes - >>> simplifies things >>> >>> I've ordered from Graphic Chemical before - but does any know of a >>> Canadian >>> supplier of Faust ink? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Gord >>> >>> On Thursday 29 October 2009 4:39:18 am henk thijs wrote: >>>> Hi Gordon, >>>> What i use are the products from: >>>> - GraphicChemical Lithographic ink like Black, Cad Red, Burnt >>>> Sienna >>>> etc. They come in cans, and the problem i have is to prevent the >>>> stuff from drying; >>>> - Intaglio Printmakers Litho, also in cans. >>>> >>>> Besides that i use etching ink from Charbonnel and from FAUST >>>> (these >>>> were great , but i did not succeed to contact them anymore, their >>>> website is still online, so maybe i try again.) >>>> The advantage is that the ink from both companies is coming in >>>> tubes. >>>> When the consistency is to weak i add pure pigment to stiffen, the >>>> extra bonus doing this comes with the fact that you can change >>>> color. >>>> >>>> Sometimes , after a first inking , i prepare the ink myself with >>>> pure >>>> pigment and Burnt Plate oil from Graphic Chemical. >>>> >>>> Some time ago David Lewis had an own line of specific bromoil ink, >>>> but in the moment he just produces only for his own purpose, on the >>>> other hand, if he starts a new bunch i think he is willing to sell >>>> some. >>>> Just try. >>>> >>>> In the moment 11 of my oil prints can be seen at the OpenShutter >>>> Gallery in Durango. >>>> >>>> Hope this helps. >>>> Henk >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> http://store.faustink.com/ >>>> >>>> http://www.schleiper.com/index.cfm >>>> >>>> http://www.graphicchemical.com/ >>>> >>>> http://www.bromoil.com/ >>>> >>>> http://www.thijs-foto.com/bioCONTACTproc/exhibitions.html >>>> >>>> http://www.openshuttergallery.com/current/Show.htm >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------------ >>>> www.thijs-foto.com >>>> ------------------------------------ >>>> >>>> On 28 okt 2009, at 22:51, Gordon J Holtslander wrote: >>>>> I'm going to start working with oil printing again. I'm wondering >>>>> what >>>>> experience people have had with different inks? >>>>> >>>>> Any suggestions? >>>>> >>>>> I've been using a sample of ink from our printmaking dept, and >>>>> experimenting >>>>> making ink from oil paint. >>>>> >>>>> Gord >>
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