Pen and Ink

Inking Backgrounds	An A4 detailed step-by-step instructional manual on how to ink your own backgrounds for use with oils, pastels, pen and wash, calligraphy and more. The booklets takes you through the whole process from gathering required items, how to get started, adding in each colour, using different blending methods to finalising your background. Each page shows detailed images of the actual inking process with hints and tips throughout. Various inking methods are discussed for both beginner and experienced.
	Dip Pen Nibs. What sort of dip pen nib to choose for Drawing with ink? Is often a question asked, especially for those new to pen and ink work. Plenty of information here about the main types of dip pen nib, how to choose one that works for you and the effect you want. It also explains about the elasticity of the nib and how it works according to your hand pressure. You can use this link to see a selection of dip pen nibs in our eShop If you are looking for Vintage nibs please visit our dip pen nib shop at www.dippennibs.co.uk
	Ink properties and it's use. An introduction to ink properties, what the properties mean to you and choosing the right type for your work. Which type of ink to use where and getting the ink to flow from the nib. Try our new online shop for dip pen nibs and accessories at www.dippennibs.co.uk
	Fitting a dip pen nib into the holder; fitting a reservoir; loading the nib with ink and how to use pounce pouches.
	Classical Transparent Ink. This ink is very well suited to fountain pens as well as other writing instruments. Here you can find the properties of the ink; its use and colour swatches. You can use this link to see a selection of the inks in our eShop
	Liquid Gouache Ink. Clean Gouache colours for use with dip pen or brush. These inks are excellent for brush work in Gouache painting, they give a lovely matt finish and their lightfast properties are excellent. They also give a beautiful finish to dip pen work. You can use this link to view the range of inks in our eShop
	Permanent Pigmented Ink. Waterproof ink very similar to Indian Ink, just right for pen and wash with an excellent colour range more so than many waterproof inks. Sponge onto watercolour paper to give a coloured under-painting, which primes the surface before using oil paint. Use this link to our eShop selection view the selection
	Natural Historical Ink. Transparent inks made from natural pigments to give authentic historical look to work.
	Lots of information here about the Automatic Lettering Pens; how to fill the pen using the unique reservoir; how to clean the pen; what type of media they can be used to write with and which style of nib to choose. View types and sizes by clicking this link J and T"s Art & Calligraphy