This powder is later bound in gum with a special binding solution and mixed with water. Many use this ink with pens such as fountain pens, calligraphy pens, and technical pens.Įssentially, Chinese ink or Black Indian ink is made out of an inkstone that is crushed to form a pigmented powder. It is still used to draw comic strips or color blackened areas in paintings done by contemporary artists. It was also necessary for a scholar to learn about the proper use of China ink when concerned with subjects of literature and philosophy during the olden days.Ĭhinese ink or Indian ink is inarguably the most recognized form of ink substance, even in modern times. Ink holds a prestigious position in Chinese culture specifically, having been used to document important papers and reports in both government and academia for years. She is constantly trying to push through her fears to discover and develop her talents, meet new people, and learn from those around her.From the olden days to modern times, the ink has continued to be a valuable medium for painting and calligraphy to artists all over the world. She loves all things mixed media- paper, paint, pens, wire, gears, clay… the list goes on and on. She began her art career as a scrapbooker, and it’s been an evolutionary process ever since. Watercolor and India ink- So, now you have another supply set to add to your growing list of must-try art supplies. Gouache painting with India Ink- Masking fluid resist- Shellac sprayed with India Ink- India Ink with bleach. Here’s a quick list with links so you can try them yourself. I’ve found a few tutorials in addition to these techniques that sound amazingly fun. So, these are some of the things I’ve tried this week with my new india inks. Once again, when the ink dries, it becomes permanent and you can leave it as a top layer, or use more wax layers on top. I used my calligraphy tips to sketch and color in the tree, then I added a couple layers of wax before I spritzed some diluted red ink onto the branches, as a way to add leaves without drawing them individually. You can sketch onto tissue or rice paper and add it on top of the wax, but I didn’t want to see the edges of the paper. This is an example of a sketch directly onto encaustic wax. A little more work, but it’s a way to be able to have all the colors stand out against a black background. Once I was finished with the white, I used some of the other colors on top so they would stand out. These inks are pretty intense, and adding a little water can make them last longer and go further without taking much away from their brilliancy. Though the colored inks soaked in and didn’t show that well, the white is amazing on the black. I was curious to see how these inks worked on black paper. These are from a sketch I made in my black journal. Anyone who makes polymer clay jewelry, charms, or even art journals- this adds another dimension to the possibilities open to you. I baked the clay before I painted it, but once the ink dries, it’s permanent. This is a really simple polymer clay pendant I made. I’m going to be using this technique a lot. As long as I didn’t rub it really hard, the ink stayed fast. Even thick drips of alcohol ink had no effect on the india ink once it was dry.
I tried it two different ways- india ink first, followed by alcohol ink, and vice versa. I colored the acetate using alcohol inks and india ink. Black and white cardstock with clear acetate attached to top with brads. I decided to try a few different techniques to see just how versatile they are. Nope, these different sets of inks come with as many as 12 colors, all vibrant and versatile. I used to think that India ink was only available in one color- black. So the quest to find different and creative ways or organizing different materials into art is a constant, never ending adventure, and if you’re anything like me, becoming proficient in using a few materials over and over again isn’t satisfying enough- new materials need to be found and experimented with until we become proficient in using them, and we continue to find new things to work with. The act of creation can be fairly difficult without anything to create with. This article is written by Anjuli Johnsonīeing an art supply junkie is something I think all of us reading this can relate to.
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