Polymetaal

Conditioners for Hawthorn "Stay Open Inks".

Non skinning range of inks used at many Colleges and Universities for all general printmaking. They are suitable for all types of Relief and Litho printing as well as Etching (add oil or jelly) .Ideal for Collagraph/Carborundum printmaking.
Full range of colours available including Metallics and Flourescents .High pigment strength.
Can be cleaned with Soap and Water or White Spirit. To Clean with Soap and Water: First remove as much ink as possible with an ink knife or cloth. Then pour a little washing up liquid into the remaining ink and rub in with a cloth, then wipe away with a damp cloth.
Medium tack and full bodied. Use Linseed Reducing oil or Linseed Reducing Jelly to lower the tack and make the inks more runny.


	Now in easy application bottle. Add 2% Max. The ink will skin once added. Add when printing thick filma of ink. Add when printing over dried ink fims or and less absorbent papers and boards.


	Small amounts will make the ink softer & flow better. Use for etching.