Printmaking Supplies: Akua-Kolor Modifiers

Item #50060:

Akua-Kolor Retarder

Akua-Kolor Retarder
Slows the drying rate of Akua-Kolor, giving you hours on reductive monotype plates.
$9.35 (4 oz. bottle)

Item #50061:

Akua-Kolor Blending Medium

Akua-Kolor Blending Medium
(originally called Thinner)
For Blending colors.
Also slows the drying rate of Akua-Kolor. It is less tacky than Retarder, giving you a more fluid medium for blending colors and creating washes for additive monotype techniques.
$9.35 (4 oz. bottle)

Item #50062:

Akua-Kolor Tack Thickener

Akua-Kolor Tack Thickener
This unique modifier adds more tack and thickens Akua-Kolor instantly. It is used in relief printmaking for rolling up heavier applications of Akua-Kolor Inks onto monotype plates, linoleum and woodblocks.
$9.35 (4 oz. bottle)

Item #50063:

Akua-Kolor Extender

Akua-Kolor Extender
Akua-Kolor Inks will stiffen to the same consistency as tube watercolors when left on an uncovered tray over a period of time. Extender restores Akua-Kolor Inks to their original consistency when added to "air thickened" Akua-Kolor Inks. It is added directly to the colors that have become a bit too thick on the watercolor tray.
$9.35 (4 oz. bottle)

Item #50113:

Akua Intaglio Oil Converter

Akua Intaglio Oil Converter (Ink Stiffener)
Stiffens Akua intaglio ink. Roll over a dry akua intaglio print to deepen colors and add semi-gloss finish.
$15.15

Item #50100:

Akua Intaglio Transparent Base

Transparent Base
Transforms Akua Kolor into intaglio ink or relief ink. Increases transparency when added to Akua Intaglio inks.
$15.15

Item #50116:

Akua-Kolor Release Agent

Akua-Kolor Release Agent
Highly recommended modifier for monotype with Akua-Kolor Inks. Helps produce rich prints and fantastic ghost impressions.
$15.45 (300ml jar)