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Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India Ink, 0.5 oz, Set 2 Colors

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Ink Color White,Black
Package Information Bottle
Paint Type Watercolor
Item Volume 0.5 Fluid Ounces

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  • Set of 12, 0.5 oz plastic bottles with droppers and mixing palette
  • Vibrant India inks made from the finest ground pigments
  • Lightfast, permanent, and waterproof when dry
  • 24 unique colors available across two different sets
  • Made in the USA

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Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India Inks offer powerful color in a convenient plastic bottle. These highly pigmented India inks not only remain lightfast and permanent, but are also totally waterproof when dry. They adhere to nearly all surfaces and are non-clogging when used in pens. Inks can be diluted with water and used with brushes in traditional watercolor techniques or in dip pens, technical drawing pens, and airbrushes. All colors are brilliant and transparent, except black and white, which are opaque and have excellent covering power. Each set includes 12 different colors in 0.5 oz (15 ml) plastic bottles and a custom mixing palette. Set 2 Colors: Golden Yellow, Orange, Tangerine, Crimson, Cherry Red, Red Violet, Aqua, Turquoise, Yellow Ochre, Terra Cotta, Van Dyke Brown and Sepia.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
476 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the vibrant colors, quality, and ease of use of the liquid ink. For example, they mention the colors blend seamlessly, are very pigmented, and dry relatively quickly. Some appreciate the vibrant and rich colors, as well as the ease of using them in sprays and daubers. That said, some complain about the contamination.

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62 customers mention54 positive8 negative

Customers like the color of the liquid ink. They say that it offers amazingly brilliant colors that can blend to create gorgeous options. They also mention that the inks are very pigmented and are a great addition to their watercolors.

"...The inks look fairly nice on that paper, and I have also ordered some Arches watercolor paper to see if I can use that for a smoother look...." Read more

"...Dr. Ph. Martins inks are of good quality, the colors in this set are deep and rich...." Read more

"great colors, easy to use, they are permanent once dried. fun to mix into a water color, where you dont want the colors to blend later or come off...." Read more

"...So it will permanently be on your palette and paper/canvas. The color is vivid and apply very smooth no pigment granulation...." Read more

42 customers mention34 positive8 negative

Customers like the quality of the liquid ink. They say that the inks are simply the best, fantastic, and superior products. They also say that they work fine, but the bottle lids are messy. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and value of the product.

"These are fantastic. I was looking for a new medium with vibrant colors and really enjoy these. I bought both sets for the full range of 24 colors...." Read more

"This is a great items. Dr. Ph. Martins inks are of good quality, the colors in this set are deep and rich...." Read more

"...I have also used the Bombay black India ink for many years. Superior products. NOT student grade. A little goes a looooong way...." Read more

"...These do not contain droppers so be aware of that, good quality." Read more

12 customers mention9 positive3 negative

Customers like the drying time of the liquid ink. They mention that it lays down beautifully, dries relatively quickly, and is waterproof once dry. Customers also appreciate the vibrant colors and the fact that it is permanent once dry.

"great colors, easy to use, they are permanent once dried. fun to mix into a water color, where you dont want the colors to blend later or come off...." Read more

"I do line and wash watercolor and it is waterproof. It's very good ink...." Read more

"...These guys dry extremely quickly and when I put them on my palette, I have to wash it with acetone in order to remove the old paint before mixing..." Read more

"I really love most of the inks in this set, they are vibrant and water down great and come in a good selection...." Read more

11 customers mention8 positive3 negative

Customers find the liquid ink easy to use. They mention that it is fun to use, easy to blend, and can be used in sprays, daubers, or for coloring gesso.

"great colors, easy to use, they are permanent once dried. fun to mix into a water color, where you dont want the colors to blend later or come off...." Read more

"...It's pure joy playing with these inks." Read more

"...The two earth colors, yellow ochre and terra cotta, did not flow from the pen like the other colors...." Read more

"Wow such a great array of colors - very rich and so easy to use in sprays, daubers or for coloring gesso or texture paste...." Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers like the vibrant liquid ink. They mention that the colors are very vibrant, bright, and lush. Some say the ink is very rich and easy to use in sprays.

"I really love most of the inks in this set, they are vibrant and water down great and come in a good selection...." Read more

"...and I will say that they arent the most opaque inks but still are vibrant and pop!..." Read more

"Wow such a great array of colors - very rich and so easy to use in sprays, daubers or for coloring gesso or texture paste...." Read more

"The Inks are perfect. They're vibrant, they glide along the page, they're very pigmented...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the liquid ink. They mention that it is a great value for the price.

"...It isn't super expensive and you can often get the small pack cheap at craft stores with a coupon...." Read more

"...I really like these. Great price and delivery was prompt." Read more

"...The value is not too bad and the product is good, I’m not sure why the inks were leaking, it seemed as though the lids were not screwed on tight..." Read more

"Great price for all these inks, beautiful colors. Love this item. Easy transaction and fast delivery." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers like the mixing of the liquid ink. They say that it blends well and is waterproof.

"...They are PERMANENT. For real. They mix wonderfully, just as one might expect from such a set...." Read more

"These are awesome! The colors are deep and strong. They mix well and are waterproof. The are nice and thin, so they act like a stain...." Read more

"...I use these on canvas and they are spectacular. They blend well too." Read more

"I love these watercolors. Easy to use and easy to blend. Liquid watercolors are fantastic." Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers are not happy with the contamination of the liquid ink. They mention that the ink will stain and that the white of the packaging is stained.

"...shipping error but I lost a large amount of ink, and the white of the packaging is stained...." Read more

"...terrible odors and I am even afraid to use them for fear that they are contaminated...." Read more

"these inks are simply the best, rich, vibrant but be careful, they will stain … that being said, completely happy with them …" Read more

"...Also the turquoise was broken upon opening and got all over the inside of the packaging." Read more

Vivid waterproof ink
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Vivid waterproof ink
I got both Set 1 and Set 2 and reorganized them. Some colors in the magenta and teal ranges are very similar but not identical. I used a pen with a glass nib. The shellac in this makes it waterproof when dry, so you can do a line drawing in any color and then watercolor on top without the lines running. But when I did a test square and put a dot on top it just sat there without absorbing (like if you put a drop of ink on a piece of plastic). So although you can dilute these inks with water they behave very differently from water colors. There is no pigment info provided. The two earth colors, yellow ochre and terra cotta, did not flow from the pen like the other colors. The ink dried pretty hard on my glass nib but I was able to clean it with a toothbrush. When I wanted the color more diluted I first laid down some water and then inked into it. The swatch samples attached to this review has first the undiluted ink, then a diluted strip I did by first wetting a rectangle. I then painted diluted inks layered on top of squares with undiluted dots on top. I took the photo before these dried.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2018
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great inks.
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2018
These are fantastic. I was looking for a new medium with vibrant colors and really enjoy these. I bought both sets for the full range of 24 colors. I transferred theink to needle-tipped bottles so I could measure by the drop and mix colors consistently then got to work making basic color charts and swatches. I tried making them with 100% ink at first and it was pretty streaky and goopy, so I experimented with diluting them with water first and found that 1 part water with 2 parts ink really helped reduce that and only needs a few washes to get bright vibrant colors. Equal parts ink and water also provides a smooth even wash and gives the inks more of a watercolor effect. I eventually want to try the brand's watercolors.

The color charts are on Bee Paper Company's Aquabee Watercolor paper. It isn't super expensive and you can often get the small pack cheap at craft stores with a coupon. The inks look fairly nice on that paper, and I have also ordered some Arches watercolor paper to see if I can use that for a smoother look. The painting I have posted here is on 100% cotton cardstock (111 lb / 300gsm - super white) which was still a little streaky, but looks pretty cool in real life. I'm hoping the higher quality watercolor paper will help give a smoother look, but it was good for messing around with brush application.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2022
I got both Set 1 and Set 2 and reorganized them. Some colors in the magenta and teal ranges are very similar but not identical. I used a pen with a glass nib. The shellac in this makes it waterproof when dry, so you can do a line drawing in any color and then watercolor on top without the lines running. But when I did a test square and put a dot on top it just sat there without absorbing (like if you put a drop of ink on a piece of plastic). So although you can dilute these inks with water they behave very differently from water colors. There is no pigment info provided. The two earth colors, yellow ochre and terra cotta, did not flow from the pen like the other colors. The ink dried pretty hard on my glass nib but I was able to clean it with a toothbrush. When I wanted the color more diluted I first laid down some water and then inked into it. The swatch samples attached to this review has first the undiluted ink, then a diluted strip I did by first wetting a rectangle. I then painted diluted inks layered on top of squares with undiluted dots on top. I took the photo before these dried.
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Oty
5.0 out of 5 stars Todo excelente
Reviewed in Mexico on January 20, 2022
Guillermo
2.0 out of 5 stars Producto espectacular pero uno de los botes roto
Reviewed in Spain on September 28, 2020
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Guillermo
2.0 out of 5 stars Producto espectacular pero uno de los botes roto
Reviewed in Spain on September 28, 2020
Somos muy fans en la familia de estas pinturas porque son muy buenas pero en uno de los pedido el producto llegó con un bote roto y seco. Espero que el vendedor se ponga en contacto conmigo para poder solucionar este problema. Gracias
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K.ray
3.0 out of 5 stars Cher vu le peu de produit
Reviewed in France on August 23, 2019
MD
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful colours to work with!
Reviewed in India on February 12, 2019
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful colours to work with!
Reviewed in India on February 12, 2019
Bombay India Inks are a delight to use! I can just look at these gorgeous colours all day long. I have used these inks for a multitude of craft projects, and have always been satisfied with the results. Brilliant shades that add a lot to all kinds of artwork.
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Jules P. W
5.0 out of 5 stars Vibrant colours
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2018