Ink Manufacture: Including Writing, Copying, Lithographic, Marking, Stamping, and Laundry Inks (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Sigmund Lehner

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266885640 ISBN 13: 9780266885641

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the craft of ink making with time-tested, practical methods .

This guide offers detailed, step-by-step instructions for producing high-quality Indian ink and lithographic inks, drawing on established techniques and experiments that yield deep black color and lasting lustre.

This edition presents concrete recipes, from selecting carbon sources to purification and binding. It explains how to prepare fine carbon, remove tar and impurities, and form stable pastes ready for stamping or brush work. It also covers lithographic inks and pencils, including how different formulas affect adhesion, visibility, and imprint quality on stone and paper. The emphasis is on reproducible results and on understanding how materials behave in real printing and drawing tasks.

• Learn how real Indian ink is made, including purification and binding to achieve a pure carbon surface.
• Discover lithographic inks and pencils, with formulations for different stages of stone and paper work.
• See practical steps for testing color, durability, and impression quality.
• Explore historical notes on ink manufacture and how European and Asiatic products compare.

Ideal for printers, artists, chemists, and students of printmaking who want hands-on insight into ink production and its applications.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266885640
• ISBN 13: 9780266885641
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 210