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Liquid Spectrum - Concentrated Artists’ Ink
LIGHTFAST WATERPROOF
For Artists, Designers, Illustrators & Calligraphers
Brilliant, water-proof, lightfast colours, suitable for most surfaces. Unlimited mixing potential.
Large 50ml (almost 2fl. oz.) bottles.
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF LIQUID SPECTRUM CONCENTRATED INKS Removable, Non-Spill Stopper Liquid Spectrum bottles are fitted with a convenient non-spill stopper to prevent accidental spillage. From this, ink can be dispensed drop by drop or in a steady stream into palettes, airbrush reservoirs etc. If you wish to access larger quantities of ink or use a dip-pen or brush, simply remove the stopper by inserting the point of a skewer (or similar object) into the hole and gently levering out. |
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Colour Mixing
Liquid Spectrum concentrated colours allow easy and unlimited colour mixing. The ‘non-spill’ stopper makes drop by drop dispensing of colour easy. No more clogged pipettes! Many superb colours can be obtained with simple 1:1 or 2:1 mixes if the basic colours. Opaque pastel shades can be obtained by adding equal amounts of white to a colour, or create a beautiful range of metallics by adding one part colour to four or five parts Pearlescent.
Extender / Medium Fabric Medium |
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Cleaner
Will remove dried Liquid Spectrum Ink from airbrushes, pens, brushes etc. Can also be used to remove dried ink from artwork at any time. Simply draw, spatter or brush Liquid Spectrum Cleaner onto an area of colour to be removed – wait a minute or two, then blot off with a clean moist tissue or cloth to reveal the original surface.
Sets
Various sets of six are available in addition to the individual colours. All colours available in 50ml bottles. All except metallics are also available in large 250ml size. (Metallics in 250ml to order.)
USING LIQUID SPECTRUM CONCENTRATED ARTISTS' INK
Liquid Spectrum is a non-toxic, acrylic based artists’ colour. It is suitable for use with brush, pen, colourshapers or airbrush and will adhere to most clean, non-greasy surfaces including paper, board, metal, glass, certain types of plastic, acetate and fabric.
The brilliant transparent colours of Liquid Spectrum have many applications. They can be used wet in wet, for graduated and multi-coloured washes, for tinting paper, calligraphy, multi-media works and even as a 'traditional' watercolour when diluted with water.
Oil Painting
The quick drying, high pigment content and strong adhesive qualities of Liquid Spectrum make it ideal for toning grounds and as a thin underpainting for oil colours. Stain type washes or deep, saturated areas are easily created. Excellent for blocking in areas of colour prior to overpainting with transparent or opaque oil colour (ensure Liquid Spectrum is dry before overpainting). Sgraffito effects can be created by scraping or drawing into the wet paint with a Colourshaper or painting knife to reveal the Liquid Spectrum undercolour.
Coloured Grounds
Art Spectrum Artists' Gesso (for oil and general painting) and Colourfix Primer White and Clear (for pastel and multi-media) can be tinted with Liquid Spectrum inks to create single and multi-coloured grounds.
Enamel Effects
Pouring, dropping or trailing Liquid Spectrum onto a rigid support (heavy paper, board, timber, glass) can create slightly raised areas of shiny, enamel-like colour. Heavy or multiple layers of brushed ink will also dry with varying degrees of gloss. Absorbent surfaces will produce a flat effect, whereas sized or primed surfaces will enhance the enamel effect.
Watercolour
Watercolour paintings that are water resistant when dry are easily created with Liquid Spectrum Concentrated Inks. Dilute with water to create superb, transparent washes. Heavily diluted washes will become re-soluble (more like ‘traditional’ watercolour). If desired, water resistance can be restored by the addition of Liquid Spectrum Extender/Medium.
Collage
Using Liquid Spectrum Concentrated Ink only, it is possible to create multi-coloured paper collages. Being a relatively strong, highly pigmented acrylic adhesive, no other glue or paint is required. Lightweight papers, including tissue, can be saturated or painted with Liquid Spectrum and applied wet to a sized ground such as watercolour paper.
Calligraphy
The intense, permanent colours of Liquid Spectrum Inks make them ideal for calligraphy. Use with brush or all types of calligraphy pens. Be sure to wash equipment in water soon after use.
Airbrush
Liquid Spectrum Inks are ideal for use in airbrushes. They can be used straight from the bottle, or diluted with water. The addition of Fabric Medium opens up the creative possibilities for T-shirt and textile design.
As Liquid Spectrum is a fast drying, acrylic based ink, care must be taken to clean airbrushes in water soon after use. Dried ink can be removed with Liquid Spectrum Cleaner.
Liquid Spectrum - Concentrated Artists’ Ink - Colour Range
 Lemon Yellow BWS 7 |
 Spectrum Yellow BWS 7 |
 Spectrum Orange BWS 7 |
 Spectrum Red BWS 7 |
 Spectrum Red Deep BWS 7 |
 Permanent Magenta BWS 7 |
 Permanent Violet BWS 8 |
 Ultramarine BWS 7 |
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 Turquoise BWS 8 |
 Phthalo Green BWS 8 |
 Burnt Sienna BWS 7 |
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 Black BWS 8 |
 White BWS 8 |
 Gold BWS 8 |
 Silver BWS 8 |
 Copper BWS 8 |
 Bronze BWS 8 |
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Due to inherent differences in computer monitors, colours displayed above may not accurately represent the actual colour.
Our aim is to produce the finest, permanent artists’ colours. Ongoing R&D may mean specifications may change without prior notice.
Blue Wool Scale (BWS) ratings of 7 & 8 are considered permanent for artistic purposes.
Pigmented Inks
Pigmented Inks are greatly superior to traditional dye based inks that fade rapidly.
13 strong, brilliant colours - Made in Australia Fast drying, water resistant when dry Exceptionally smooth flow Clean, bright, strong colours - allows for clean intermixing May be overlaid for deeper tints Can be diluted for transparent water colour effects Versatile, excellent for airbrushing*, technical pens |
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Suits most surfaces
The acrylic-resin based vehicle adheres well to a wide range of clean, non-greasy, dust free surfaces such as paper, Colourfix paper, board, metal, glass, plastic, acetate and primed canvas.
Economical and convenient
50ml & 500ml bottle comes with handy pipette for accurate mixing.
Assorted set of 6 available.
Equipment cleans with water
Wash equipment soon after use. Liquid Spectrum Cleaner will dissolve dried ink and remove residues. Soak, shake and rinse with clean water.
Uses & effects possible
- Tint papers for pastels.
- Wet on wet techniques (wet and stretch paper).
- Rich colour overlays
- Make use of Liquid Spectrum Cleaner for interesting effects. Draw, splash or brush Liquid Spectrum Cleaner onto dried colours – wait one minute – then blot off with a clean moist tissue, sponge or cloth to reveal the original paper surface. (More effective on-acid free papers.)
- These are some suggestions – experiment!
Pigmented Inks Colour Range
 Yellow ASTM II |
 Orange ASTM II |
 Red ASTM II |
 Crimson ASTM II |
 Magenta ASTM I |
 Violet ASTM II |
 Blue ASTM I |
Turquoise ASTM I |
 Green ASTM I |
Burnt Sienna ASTM I |
 Sepia ASTM II |
Black ASTM I |
White ASTM I |
ASTM - American Society for Testing Materials. Conforming to standard D-4302-90
ASTM I: Excellent Lightfastness
ASTM II: Very Good Lightfastness
ASTM NT: Not Tested by ASTM
Due to inherent differences in computer monitors, colours displayed above may not accurately represent the actual colour.
*Ensure adequate ventilation and wear correct protective masks when airbrushing with acrylic-based materials.
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