All 15 colours and 2 effect colours are formulated on a gum arabic base. They contain high-quality organic and inorganic pigments and are characterised by particularly good lightfastness (at least 4-5 stars) and a unique depth of colour. All colours can be used directly, can be mixed with each other and thinned with water. The optimum open times allow perfect finish, the print has sharp contours and an even result. The aqua LINOPRINT colours dry within 15 minutes to be wipe-proof but not waterproof and can be overprinted if necessary.
This odourless and water soluble lino print colour is easy to use and thus offers an easy introduction to the technique of lino printing. The selected colours offer even printing results when used directly from the tube or mixed with each other, and are suitable for educational purposes as a result of the colour properties and the good value for money. The colour palette can be expanded extensively by mixing the colours. All colours can be mixed and combined with the Schmincke aqua lino print colours, as well as with aqua Lino mediums from the professional range. Thus, even beginners in linoprint can work with Schmincke colours and can achieve beautiful printing results.
The paints-inks are based on the Belgian binding agent STANDOLEJ, which offers special viscosity for graphical techniques, mainly for intaglio and relief. The etching paint has two main components: dyes and binding agents, also known as binders. The production process of these paints is composed of two main stages: component mixing and etching paint mixing. They dry quickly with no transparency or spilling and can be mixed and thinned with no risk of changing their initial properties. Etching inks are thinned with oils and mix well, which means that they can be mixed into any shades. Ιn black colour.