Akua Modifiers
Akua represents the same dedication to quality and innovation upon which Speedball was built.
Developed by professional printmaker, Susan Rostow, Akua Inks offer artists an unprecedented printmaking experience.
Akua’s innovative line of modifiers allows artists to cater Akua Inks’ viscosity and transparency to ideally-suit their printmaking project.
Each of the seven modifiers listed below carries the AP Seal.
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Akua Transparent Base
Available in both 8oz. and 16oz. sizes, Akua Transparent Base can be used with either Akua Intaglio® or Liquid Pigment® Inks. When used with Akua Intaglio, Akua Transparent Base will increase the ink’s transparency. When used with Akua Liquid Pigment, Akua Transparent Base will thicken the ink and create a new Akua Intaglio color.
For SDS information, please visit SDS/MSDS Information.
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Akua Release Agent
Akua Release Agent is used for monotype ghost prints, to create high shine in Akua Intaglio metallic colors, or when doing monotype prints with Akua Liquid Pigment. Akua Release Agent acts to soften the pigments on the printmaking plate, enhancing their vibrancy and appearance after printing.
For SDS information, please visit SDS/MSDS Information.
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Akua Blending Medium
Akua Blending Medium is used to thin either Akua Intaglio or Liquid Pigment Inks for brushwork, to create wash effects, or to use as a resist for viscosity monotype printing.
For SDS information, please visit SDS/MSDS Information.
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Akua Mag Mix
For use with Akua Intaglio only, Akua Mag Mix is used to add depth and stiffen the ink.
For SDS information, please visit SDS/MSDS Information.
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Akua Extender
Akua Extender is used to thin or reconstitute Akua Liquid Pigment if it becomes too thick. Akua Extender is not suitable for use with Akua Intaglio Inks.
For SDS information, please visit SDS/MSDS Information.
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Akua Retarder
Akua Retarder is used to further slow the drying rate of Akua Liquid Pigment and acts as a release. Ideal for use when printing with Akua Liquid Pigment in very hot, cold or dry climates, or when printing on dry paper. Akua Retarder is not suitable for use with Akua Intaglio.
For SDS information, please visit SDS/MSDS Information.
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Akua Tack Thickener
Akua Tack Thickener is used to thicken Akua Liquid Pigment Inks for heavier rollup applications for monotype or block printing. Akua Tack Thickener is not for use with Akua Intaglio Inks.
For SDS information, please visit SDS/MSDS Information.
