Ink for Printmaking

The Art, Craft and Chemistry of Ink

Professor Stephen Hoskins (University of the West of England, UK), Michael Craine

$62.99

Paperback

Forthcoming
Pre-Order now

QTY:

English

Herbert Press Ltd
30 September 2025

Painting & paintings; Prints & printmaking; Art techniques & principles; Printing & reprographic technology; Handicrafts, decorative arts & crafts

Series: New Printmaking

The ultimate guide to printing inks and processes, from the pigment to the printmaker.

Inks have remained a fundamental aspect of the printing process since its invention. In this comprehensive and accessible guide, Stephen Hoskins and Michael Craine trace the development of ink from ancient China through the Middle Ages and from the industrial revolution to the digital age. As well as its history, they explore inks for different forms of printmaking, specialist inks, environmental issues and recent developments in health and safety for the printmaker.

Offering detailed guidance to the inks used for processes from etching and relief printing to lithography and screen printing, as well as how to make your own from dry pigment, the book is beautifully illustrated with examples and offers practical information for all levels of printmakers, from the specialist to the amateur.

By: Professor Stephen Hoskins (University of the West of England UK), Michael Craine
Imprint: Herbert Press Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 190mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 659g
ISBN: 9781789942026
ISBN 10: 1789942020
Series: New Printmaking
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 30 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: History Chapter 2: What is an ink and how is it manufactured? Chapter 3: Colour and chemistry Chapter 4: Ink for etching Chapter 5: Lithography Chapter 6: Ink for relief printing Chapter 7: Ink for screen printing Chapter 8: Ink jet printing Chapter 9: Health, safety and the environment the future of printmaking inks Conclusion Research issues Glossary of terms, techniques and materials List of suppliers Useful websites Bibliography

Stephen Hoskins is Professor of Fine Print and Founder of the Centre for Fine Print Research. He has over 40 peer-reviewed papers and articles, 3 patents, and led a team of internationally recognised researchers for 25 years. Michael Craine is an experienced maker of artists paints and printmaking inks. After studying ink and paint chemistry, Michael joined Cranfield Colours in 1989. He is a member of the European Artists’ Colour Makers Association (EuACA).

Reviews for Ink for Printmaking: The Art, Craft and Chemistry of Ink

Ink for Printmaking is a rich, reference-worthy resource packed with practical advice, surprising detail and plenty for beginners and seasoned ink lovers alike to get their teeth into. * Pressing Matters *