Lithography and Monotype Inks

These rich, water-based inks work great for all types of monotype techniques. The unique slow-drying formula allows plenty of time to create an image on the plate. Because Akua stays wet on the plate, there's no need to soak paper before printing.

Add Cranfield Caligo Safe Wash Oil when you want to thin and dilute Cranfield Safe Wash Inks. This special washable oil makes ink thinner, reduces viscosity, and increases flow and transparency. This ink modifier is made with the same linseed oil medium Cranfield uses to make their Safe Wash inks.

Add Cranfield Caligo Safe Wash Relief Ink Extender to Cranfield Caligo Safe Wash Relief Inks to increase transparency and control color strength. It’s oil-based and washable. Cleanup’s easy with soap and water.

Caligo Safe Wash Relief Inks are oil-based printing inks that are easy to clean up with soap and water. Made from polymerized vegetable oil and artist-quality pigments, they produce a unique product that is suitable for all types of block printing.

For transferring to paper an image painted on a plate. Transfer is done by hand-rubbing or press. If Createx water-based colors dry before printing, dampened paper rewets color & transfers the image. 12 colors, plus set of 8.

Gamblin Relief Inks give printmakers and monotype artists intense colors, working properties, and archival quality they can count on. They print with unparalleled intensity, brilliant undertones, and sensitivity to printmakers' most finely detailed marks.

Create your own paint or customize the color concentration of another paint. Created to resemble the authentic Edo Period ukiyo-e palette, Tosai Pigment Paste is ideal for block printing. It is made with finely ground, 30% to 70% pure pigments, a dispersant, and a wetting agent.