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Ink Modifiers
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| Burnt Plate Oils | Light Oil 00: Reduces tack in etching ink.
Mid Oil 3: Increases adhesion in etching and litho inks; eliminates broken traces that occur in intaglio printing. |
Add in small increments as needed. Too much will cause a "halo" around the printed area | |
| Cobalt Drier | Speeds drying time of oil based printing inks. | Add 5% by volume to ink | |
| Converting Medium | Makes litho ink less tacky & easier to wipe when used for intaglio work. | Add 1-2 parts to 1 part litho ink | |
| Easy Wipe Compound |
Makes hard to wipe etching ink easier to wipe. | Add up to 15% by volume to ink | |
| Flash Oil 470 |
Reduces tack in oil-based printing inks | Add a few drops, very slowly to ink | |
| Magnesium Carbonate |
Adds body to oil-based printing inks | Add in small increments as needed | |
| Miracle Gel Reducer |
•Reduces body and tack in oil based printing
inks •Makes etching ink easier to wipe •Decreases tack without increasing greasiness in litho ink •In relief inks, it reduces the tendency of soft papers (like traditional Japanese) to stick to the wood or linoleum. |
Add 5-10% by volume to ink | |
| Setswell Compound |
•Reduces sheen in etching and relief inks •Helps trap litho & etching inks when overprinting or in printing large flats |
Add 5-10% by volume to ink |
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| Whiting |
Stiffens etching ink | Add in small increments as needed |
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