Lawrence linseed oil based relief ink

Lawrence linseed oil based relief ink Our linseed oil relief inks are one of our most popular ranges; the formulas used to create them have been in use for hundreds of years. Technical facts: They dry through absorption into the paper and by exposure to air. Fighting fire with fire, you will need to use white spirit to clean these up, or if you prefer the less toxic approach, try getting the vegetable oil out of the cupboard. You can also use these inks on fabric and iron-fix them on the back to set your print. Suitable for printing lino, wood cut, wood engraving and monotypes. Discovery time: Printing inks were invented around the 15th Century and are credited to a Johannes Gutenberg (inventor of the printing press). Johannes Gutenberg seems like an interesting character- he was involved in financial misdemeanors and was even sued (yes suing existing in the 15th Century if you can believe it!). Check him out on Wikipedia.