Description
The Caligo Safe Wash Relief Ink Tin is an oil-based ink that can be washed away with liquid soap and water, without the need for harmful and often more expensive solvents. It is ideal for printmakers interested in a safe and non-toxic alternative. The Safe Wash Inks are available in relief and intaglio printing formats, and contain a small percentage of driers (less than 1%). The Safe Wash Inks are suitable for all types of relief printing, for example, linocut, woodcut, wood engraving, photopolymer and letterpress. The Safe Wash Inks are oil-based, this means you can still use many of the modifiers used with traditional inks.
This innovative range of oil-based inks can be washed away with liquid
soap and water, without the need for harmful and often more expensive
solvents. Ideal for printmakers interested in a safe and non-toxic
alternative. Caligo 'safe wash' inks are available for both relief and
intaglio printing. Contains a small percentage of driers (less than 1%).
Caligo Safe Wash Relief Inks are suitable for all types of relief
printing, for example, linocut, woodcut, wood engraving, photopolymer
and letterpress.
Safe Wash Inks are oil-based, this means you can still use many of the
modifiers used with traditional inks. For example you can use Magnesium
Carbonate / Talc, Cobalt / Manganese Driers, or Caligo Wiping Compound
/ Tack Reducer etc.