Akua Inks Tips and Tricks 

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Mil gracias por el vídeo. Ahora tengo claro los diferentes modificadores y para que sirven.

How do you prevent bleeding at edges of print using a lot of transparent base? I'm wondering if I'm rolling the ink onto the plate too thickly. When using a high percentage of TB, do you need to be aware of rolling a thinner (lighter) amount of ink onto the plate?

What can I do to speed up drying? What is a reasonable time to expect to wait befor the ink is dry enough to hang in a gallery?

I see that the Akua are referred to as intaglio inks, but can they be used for lino cuts? and are there any tips or suggestions for using them with lino? Thanks!

Can one use Akua for Lino printing and if so - which are the best products to use?

Hi, thank you for the inspiration and great demos! I love working with Akua inks in monoprinting. Unfortunately I don't get the metallic inks to work, altough I'm doing like you show in this demo, using the release agent. The metallic ink just don't lift from the plexiglass to the paper. Is there any other solution on this problem? Still hopeful.

i just used akua in a monoprint. the color faded lighter than when the print was finished. is it typical that the color fades slighly as it does in watercolor painting?

Would the mag mix help hasten the drying time of the intaglio inks? Either for monotype or woodblocks?

I purchased akua intaligo inks to use with a gelli plate for my highschool students. The website I purchased from said it was soluble with water and soap but I am having a really difficult time with cleaning. Ive learned they need to take as much off the plate as possible with scrap paper. Im able to get some to come off with spray sanitizer. I recently read that baby oil will work, but I want to be able to use the plate with non oil based inks in the future. Any advice?

Can mono prints be made without a press?

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This is excellent.... A visual tour through the text of your modifier section in the ink catalogue. Bravo and many thanks!

great video!!!

Is it waterproof after drying ?

I am working on a gel plate for printing, and just can't get the release agent to pick up the ink. Can you make any suggestions?

Thank you. I am just beginning to experiment with drypoint & monotype with your inks. 😍😎💝

Hi Susan, does the gold have to be used with a release agent? IS there a site which gives how to use each colour?

This is expensive..I'm just a student I can't effort it

where do you teach ? I'm in NY

Hi, can the Akua release agent be used with Speedball relief inks ?

What is that roller called that you are using?

Can I use this ink on copper plates or is it only for plastic plates?