Lithography

World's largest supplier of printmaking materials. Founded in 1920 to serve the commercial engraving and letterpress fields and currently run by third and fourth generation descendants of Robert P. Faulkner, Graphic Chemical & Ink Company prides itself on having everything that a printmaker needs. American. Graphics produce a great range of colours in their lithographic inks. These inks can also be used in relief printing. Inks are made from finely ground pigments in a linseed oil based solution.

Available from grades 00 (very soft) to 5 (hard).

A greasy pigmented liquid for painting direct or mixing with other solvents for washes and 'separation' techniques. Can be diluted with water or turps Will not go off in bottle. Also used in screen printing in the direct stencil washout method. Shake bottle well before use.

Available in grades 1 (soft) to 5 (extra hard). Litho pencil cores can be used on their own or with a holder.

Use to transfer delicate tints and graded areas of black. Place suede or cloth over finger and rub onto plate using a circular motion.

Available in bar form for mixing direct with distilled water or other solvents. 33gm.