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AKUA Soy-Based Printing Inks

Water-based Ink for Intaglio & Relief - Akua Intaglio is a printmaker’s dream come true. Originally formulated for intaglio printmaking, this ink can also be applied with a brayer for relief printmaking, monotype, and collagraphs; and it will print from any plastic, wood, linoleum or metal plate. They contain no driers, offering a long working time for monotype or wiping the plate. Made with Soy and Light fast Pigments - Akua Intaglio is a soy based ink made with the same high quality lightfast pigments as Akua Liquid Pigment. It has a thick consistency with minimal water content. Clean up with soap and water - Akua Intaglio ink cleans up easily with a dry rag followed by soap and water. Inexpensive liquid dish detergent can be used. Never use toxic solvents again. Permanent - Prints can be re-soaked immediately after printing if handled carefully. Once the print is dry, Akua-Intaglio is permanent. Never Skins or Hardens in the Jar - Ink will never skin or harden in the jar or on the ink slab, so no ink is ever wasted. Easy to Use - Wiping the plate with Akua Intaglio is easier than wiping oil-based ink. Less wiping pressure and time is required. Excellent Results - Wipes nice and clean while the paper picks up the ink efficiently. Option To Print on Damp or Dry Paper - Choose to print on dry or damp paper according to what may be best suited for your technique. Plates with greater tonal value, deeply bitten or raised surfaces require dampened paper. It may not be necessary to dampen paper for shallow bitten plates with high contrast images. Monotypes print best on dry smooth paper.

Akua Sets

Akua® Monoprinting Starter Kit Akua® Gel Printing Kit:  Bringing Speedball's Gel Printing Plate with the Akua line of professional printmaking inks, this set features everything that's needed to add a new dimension to projects ranging from scrapbooking to fine art--and everywhere in between!  The Akua Gel Printing Kit contains: (1) 5"x5" Speedball Gel Printing Plate; (3) 2oz. Akua Intaglio® Inks (Hansa Yellow, Ultramarine Blue, Quinacridone Magenta) and (1) 1oz. Akua Liquid Pigment® Ink (Jet Black); (1) 1oz. Akua Blending Medium; (1) 4" Pop-In™ Soft Rubber Brayer; (1) Instructional Reference Guide. $78.35

Akua Inks - 2 oz Jars

Akua Inks - 8 oz Jars

Akua Mediums and Extenders

Akua Accessories

Gel Printing Plates

Speedball Gel Printing Plates make it easy for hobbyists and fine artists alike to create beautiful one-of-a-kind prints for mixed media, card-making, journaling, scrapbooking, home décor projects and much more!  Available in four sizes, Speedball Gel Printing Plates have a smaller profile than competitive offerings, allowing them to create unparalleled levels of detail that add unexpected and rich dimension to prints.  Their construction also makes them lighter weight and leaves them occupying less storage space between uses—ideal for classrooms, traveling artists and shared spaces.  Individual plates are housed in a durable clamshell packaging that can be re-used to keeps plates safe from scuffing, marring and particulates when not in use.  Bulk packs are also available and feature 10 plates at a value-price!