I am so sad! I ordered different colors of water-based block ink from Graphic Chemical and Ink Company. When I received my invoice by email, it mentioned that half my order was canceled because they are no long making water-based inks. WHAT?! I love that ink! It is the only ink I've ever used and I know how it feels, how it reacts to different papers, now I'll have to start over! Ugh.
I really was looking forward to creating my second multi-block print. Now I don't have all the colors and the solo show is in just four weeks! Now what am I going to do? If anyone has any extra water-based Graphic Chemical ink in opaque white or lemon yellow, I would be happy to purchase tubes or cans!
I've wanted to try moku hanga, maybe this is the impetus I need to take that next leap of faith. But that means purchasing MORE inks of different kinds and trying to figure out how they work. I'm freaking out (just a little bit). The only constant is change.
Have you tried Faust inks? They will send you a 13 color sample pack if you send then a request by phone or email. I've used their aqualine inks for relief, and couldn't believe how well they worked compared to every other water based ink I'd tried.
ReplyDeleteI knew someone would come through with a great suggestion. Thanks Justin! I'll sent out my sample pack request today! Thanks again!
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