Daler-Rowney Adigraf Oil Based Block Printing Inks

Daler-Rowney Adigraf Oil Block Printing Inks are professional-quality, oil-based printmaking inks with a high pigment concentration, specially formulated for linocut, woodcut and other relief printing techniques. They provide rich, vibrant colour, even coverage of the printing block and greater durability than water-soluble block printing inks.

Their oil-based formulation provides ample working time for controlled inking and printing and is particularly suitable for paper, card, canvas and primed surfaces. They can also be used on natural fabrics such as cotton and linen when the print is intended for decorative use and not for washing.

• Highly pigmented, oil-based printmaking inks with rich and vibrant colour.
• Suitable for linocut, woodcut and relief printing.
• Ideal for paper, card, canvas and primed surfaces.
• Offer greater durability than water-soluble block printing inks.
• The core range includes 5 colours: Yellow, Red, Blue, Black and White.
• Tools and rollers can be cleaned after use with white spirit or turpentine.
• Made in the United Kingdom.

Directions:

• Place a small amount of ink onto a glass plate or other smooth inking surface and work it with a printing roller until a thin, even layer is achieved.
• Roll the ink over the carved block until the raised areas are evenly covered. Place the paper over the block and apply firm, even pressure using a printing press, baren, clean roller or the back of a spoon.
• For multi-colour prints and successive layers, allow the previous print to dry overnight before overprinting. Actual drying time will vary depending on the thickness of the ink layer, the printing surface and environmental conditions.

Printing on Different Surfaces:

• Paper: use a suitable printmaking paper with an even surface and good absorbency for clean transfer of fine details.
• Canvas: suitable for use on rigid or properly stretched canvas. When printing onto stretched artist canvas, supporting the surface from behind is recommended to ensure even pressure during printing.
• Fabric: suitable for printing onto natural fabrics such as cotton, linen, hemp and bamboo. However, the finished prints are not wash-resistant and the colours will fade if the fabric is laundered. Testing on a small area before use is recommended.

Note: Adigraf Oil Block Printing Inks are intended for artistic printmaking and indoor use.

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