There are many different types of inks used in printmaking. Some are used because it harmonizes with a particular technique or paper, and some simply leaves an interesting quality desired by the artist.
Types of Inks
Printmaking is not a cheap hobby to pick up. You might be tempted to substitute one ink for another to save a few bucks, but be mindful that not using the correct ink can damage your equipment.
* '''Etching ink''': During etching printmaking, this ink is applied to the entire metal plate that has been "etched" with the design. The ink is wiped off the surface so that only the etched lines will hold the ink to be transferred onto paper.
* '''Letterpress ink''': This type of ink should feel tacky and thick so that it can provide the best adhesion onto the paper.
* '''ukiyoe woodblock prints.
*rice paper to create a beautiful fish print or gyotaku.
* '''Dry pigment ink powders''': In a dried and powdered form, artists will be able to mix their own blends of colors to be used for oil painting for etching printmaking.
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* Papier Mache
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