Inks

Abstract

"Inks have remained a fundamental aspect of the printing process for thousands of years. In this comprehensive and accessible guide, Steve Hoskins traces the development of inks from ancient China, through the Middle Ages and the industrial revolution, to the digital age. This book offers detailed guidance to the inks used for various processes from etching and relief-printing to lithography and screenprinting, and also includes a comprehensive list of suppliers and full bibliography." "By exploring the technical make-up and manufacturing processes of many different types of ink, this book offers practical information to all levels of printmakers, from the specialist to the amateur."--Book jacket.

Contents

1. History -- 2. What is an ink and how is it made? -- 3. Colour and chemistry -- 4. Ink for etching -- 5. Lithography -- 6. Ink for relief printing -- 7. Ink for screenprinting -- 8. Inks for specialised use. History -- What is an ink and how is it made? -- Colour and chemistry -- Ink for etching -- Lithography -- Ink for relief printing -- Ink for screenprinting -- Inks for specialised use -- Conclusion -- Health and safety, and environmental issues -- Research issues.