Akua Mediums

Akua Medium Blending Medium 4oz

Akua 4oz Blending Medium is a clear liquid used for thinning ink for brushwork. It can also be used for the creation of wash effects or as a resist for viscosity monotype.

It is used to thin ink for brushwork, wash effects or use it as a resist for viscosity monotypes. It is a clear, colorless liquid. It cleans up easily with water. This medium can be used with both Akua Liquid Pigments and Akua Intaglio Inks.

Akua Medium Extender 4oz

Akua 4oz Extender is an amber color with a liquid consistency and is used to thin liquid pigment when it becomes too thick.

Akua Medium Pigment Retarder 4oz

Akua 4oz Retarder is a clear liquid used to slow drying rate as well as act as a release. A few drops is advised when printing on dry paper. Ideal for hot/cold dry climates.

This medium has two purposes. First, it helps transfer ink onto dry paper when a few drops are mixed into Akua Liquid Pigments. Secondly, it also extends the working time of Akua Liquid Pigments. It is a clear liquid, and cleans up easily with water. This medium can only be used with Akua Liquid Pigments.

Akua Medium Pigment Tack Thickener 4oz

Akua Tack Thickener is to be used with Akua Liquid Pigment only to thicken the inks for heavier roll-up applications for monotype or relief printing.

This medium thickens Akua Liquid Pigment for heavier roll-up applications. Its consistency is not as thick as Transparent Base or Akua Intaglio ink. It is medium amber in color, has a thick consistency, and cleans up easily with soapy water. This medium can only be used with Akua Liquid Pigments.

Akua Medium Transparent Base 8oz

Akua Transparent Base is used with Akua Liquid Pigment to thicken and create new Akua Intaglio colors. It can also be used with Akua Intaglio to increase the ink’s transparency.

Akua Medium Release Agent 8oz

Akua Release Agent is used for monotype ghost prints, high shine with metallic Akua Intaglio Inks or when doing monotype prints with Akua Liquid Pigment.

This medium has three purposes. First, it is required to release Akua Liquid Pigment brushwork from plate to paper when hand-printing monotypes with the Pin Press. Second, it is used for making ghost prints. A ghost print is the second print from a monotype plate that has been inked only one time. It is a lighter version of the same image. By rolling Release Agent over the plate, it helps to transfer the remaining ink off the plate and onto another sheet of paper. Third, it helps soften the metallic ink so it can easily transfer off the plate and onto the paper. Roll Akua Release Agent over the metallic ink that was applied to the plate. It looks white in the jar but rolls up clear and colorless. It has a soft, buttery consistency and cleans up easily with liquid dish detergent. This medium can be used with Akua Intaglio Inks and Akua Liquid Pigments.

Akua Medium Mag Mix 8oz

This medium was formerly called Mag Mix. When mixed with Akua Intaglio, this medium adds depth and stiffens the ink. It is clear/white in color with a very stiff consistency. Mag Mix cleans up easily with liquid dish detergent. This medium can only be used with Akua Intaglio Inks.

The Akua Carborundum Gel for Platemaking is used to create collagraph printmaking plates. This ready-to-use platemaking gel offers a reliable medium that delivers fine, sharp detail and a uniquely textured surface that yields rich, velvety areas of color. Printmakers have been experimenting with methods for making carborundum prints for decades. Akua Carborundum Gel improves results by offering a formulation that is consistent and reliable. Carborundum Gel is performance-tested, so printmakers can rely on the consistency of this platemaking medium from start to finish. As a result, prints will be strong and vivid, each and every time.

Akua Medium Transparent Base 16oz

This medium is Akua Intaglio Ink without the pigment. Adding Akua Liquid Pigment to Transparent Base will thicken Akua Liquid Pigment and create new intaglio or relief colors. Adding Akua Intaglio ink to this base will increase ink transparency. It is a light amber in color and has a thick consistency. This medium can be used with Akua Intaglio Inks and Akua Liquid Pigments.