CRANFIELD | Traditional Etching Ink

Cranfield Traditional Etching Inks are professional-quality, oil-based printmaking inks handcrafted in the UK. Made with pure pigments and traditional linseed oil, they deliver exceptional colour strength, excellent lightfastness and a smooth, reliable consistency for detailed intaglio printmaking.

Available in a wide range of colours, these richly pigmented inks are ideal for everything from delicate line work to richly inked plate tone.

Product Features:

• Professional quality

• Made with linseed oil and pure pigments

• Excellent lightfastness

• Wide range of colours available – view the colour chart HERE

• Made in the UK

Why we love it at The Armarie Room:

We've chosen Cranfield Traditional Etching Inks for their beautiful printing qualities, rich pigmentation and smooth, buttery consistency. They offer the professional performance we'd expect from a premium intaglio ink while being a more accessible option for students, emerging artists and professional printmakers alike.

Recommendations:

Ideal for a wide range of intaglio printmaking techniques, including:

• Engraving

• Etching

• Drypoint

• Mezzotint

• Aquatint

For the best results, pair with high-quality cotton rag printmaking paper and clean tools and rollers using an appropriate oil-based ink cleaner. We recommend our odourless cleaning fluid for safe and effective clean-up.