Expand your printmaking possibilities with Akua Transparent Base, a multi-purpose medium designed to modify the consistency and transparency of Akua inks without altering their handling characteristics. Whether you're creating subtle transparent layers or converting liquid pigments into thicker printing inks, Transparent Base offers exceptional flexibility for artists and printmakers.
When mixed with Akua Intaglio Inks, it increases transparency while maintaining smooth print performance, making it ideal for glazing effects and delicate color adjustments. It can also be blended with Akua Liquid Pigments to increase viscosity, allowing artists to formulate custom intaglio or relief inks tailored to their preferred techniques.
Made in the USA, this vegan-friendly formula offers convenient soap-and-water cleanup, making it an excellent addition to any Akua printmaking studio.
Features
- Increases transparency of Akua Intaglio Inks
- Thickens Akua Liquid Pigments for custom applications
- Helps create custom intaglio and relief printing colors
- Maintains smooth, workable consistency
- Water-based formula for easy cleanup
- Soap and water cleanup
- Vegan formulation
- Made in the USA
- Compatible with a wide range of Akua printmaking techniques
- Ideal for experimentation and color modification
Ideal For
- Intaglio printing
- Relief printing
- Monotype techniques
- Transparent color effects
- Ink modification
- Custom ink formulation
- Layering and glazing
- Fine art printmaking
- Studio practice
- Educational printmaking
Customize Ink Transparency & Body
Transparent Base gives artists greater control over their inks by allowing them to:
- Increase transparency for subtle layered effects
- Build custom translucent colors
- Thicken Liquid Pigments for heavier applications
- Create personalized intaglio and relief ink mixtures
Its versatility makes it a valuable tool for printmakers seeking precise control over ink behavior.
Water-Based Convenience
Like other Akua products, Transparent Base is designed for a cleaner printmaking experience. The water-based formula cleans up easily with soap and water and offers a solvent-free workflow suitable for home studios, classrooms, and professional environments.
