Description
The ink is oil-based and can be washed away with liquid soap and water. It is suitable for relief printing, such as linocut, woodcut, wood engraving, photopolymer, and letterpress. It contains a small percentage of driers (less than 1%).
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.
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