Therefore, the water also turns blue after sometime. Since ink ink molecules are blue in color. This is because ink molecules are small in size as a result they occupy the spaces or gap within the water molecules. When we put a drop of blue ink in a glass of water then the particles of ink disperse into the water. What happens when a drop of ink is added to water? If the binder is unknown, use shellac as a sealer. If bought ready made be sure to check out the binder used. I use a spray can of gloss lacquer or Seal Coat to lightly coat the ink. The ink, once dry, should be topcoated for protection against wear. It was fun using it this way until it started to clog and it stopped flowing. A syringe with a fat needle is a good way to fill your waterbrush. The marvel of the media is how an artist can skillfully use ink to create an image of great immediacy and life, balancing brightness and darkness, density and light, line and tone. Thick ink is very deep and glossy, while thin ink appears lively and translucent. 4] when you’ve finished, wash the brush – soap, dish liquid, brush cleaner, your choice. Artists who use calligraphy ink or fountain pen ink commonly dilute the ink to increase the ink’s fluidity.ģ] brush your ink – if you keep using the brush it will stay OK, if you’re swapping brushes for a while then dip this on in water, swirl it a bit then dry it on tissue or toilet paper.

It is highly recommended that you dilute your ink in distilled water, rather than tap water, especially if you are using India ink or fountain pen ink (also known as calligraphy ink). In fact, the brush can make a line that goes from thin to thick to thin again. The lines made by a brush look more organic than the cold, mechanical lines of a pen.

Take a brush, get your water container and ink, and practice making lines with it.

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