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Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India Ink (Set 1) Ink Set, 0.5 oz, Set 1 Colors, 1 Set of 12 Bottles

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Ink Color Blue,White,Black
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Paint Type Watercolor
Item Volume 0.5 Fluid Ounces

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  • Set of 12, 0.5 oz plastic bottles with flat caps 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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Product Description

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 custom mixing palette. Set 1 Colors: Yellow, red, Magenta, Green, Blue, Brown, Black, White, Violet, Bright red, Teal, Grass Green.


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Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India Ink (Set 1) Ink Set, 0.5 oz, Set 1 Colors, 1 Set of 12 Bottles

Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India Inks offer powerful color in a convenient dropper-stopper glass 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 with a flat cap.

About DR.Ph.Martin's

Since 1934 Dr. Ph. Martin's has specialized in putting the tools in the hands of artists that allow them to create their life's best work. For over 80 years chemists at Dr. Ph. Martin’s have worked tirelessly on creating the best liquid watercolors, inks, and other color products. Dr. Ph. Martin's products are world renowned for their vivid colors, special properties, and ability to work across mediums.

The iconic round and square glass bottles come in sets of twelve or fourteen, giving artists an unparalleled dynamic range of brilliant colors to work with. Dr. Ph. Martin's dye and pigment based products let you experience a range of color otherwise unattainable through its products Radiant Concentrated, Spectralite Liquid Acrylics, Hydrus Fine Art Watercolors, Iridescent Calligraphy Colors, and Bombay India Inks.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
1,087 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, versatility, and color of the ink. For example, they mention it works well, is great for watercoloring, and has a subtle shine. They also find it easy to work with, and mention it goes on smoothly. That said, opinions are mixed on the waterproofness.

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106 customers mention98 positive8 negative

Customers are happy with the color of the ink. They say it's very nice, pigmented, and has a nice strength of color. They also say the colors are beautiful, vibrant, and blend seamlessly. Customers also mention that the inkings are clearly marked as to color.

"...which was still a little streaky, but looks pretty cool in real life...." Read more

"...what I've been using them on and on wood at least, they have a very subtle shine that really brings out the grain of the wood and and gives the..." Read more

"Love the color variety! Good price." Read more

"Colors are vibrant" Read more

96 customers mention77 positive19 negative

Customers like the quality of the ink. They say it's very good, top quality, and brilliant. The colors are vibrant, brilliant, and exciting. They also say a little goes a long way and is waterproof. Customers also say the inkings look fairly nice on paper.

"...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

"The quality of the ink is excellent. I has a problem with the shipment and customer service went over and above to correct the issue...." Read more

"These inks are a bit interesting. they truly are permanent, act like watercolors, but are ... very much a solid...." Read more

"...No smell or triggering asthma-triggering odors.The ink is just awesome, smooth as silk as it glides across the paper, scribing fantastic..." Read more

31 customers mention27 positive4 negative

Customers find the ink easy to work with. They say it goes on smoothly and is easy to layer. Customers also say it's fun experimenting with ink, and addictive.

"...I doubt you'll regret it. They're very beautiful and very fun. It may take some practice though and trial and error but it's worth it :)..." Read more

"Having tip proof jars makes this set fun to use.No smell or triggering asthma-triggering odors...." Read more

"...of ink should be with colorfastness and quick drying time, it is easy to layer it. I am happy with my purchase and the price is very reasonable." Read more

"...So do they do their job of being waterproof, vibrant, and fun to use? Mostly, yeah!..." Read more

21 customers mention19 positive2 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the ink. They mention that it works well, it works great for tumblers, and it works nicely with the dip pen. Some say that it's better than pen ink, works better than tattoo pigments, works great on watercolour paper, and works equally well with brush and crow quill. Some mention that the inking solution works perfectly for tattoos.

"...Will try to load a photo or two. Also work well over gesso on canvas. Definitely worth it!" Read more

"The india inks work as expected. Thicker than just resin colors. May need to coach them to spread and create interesting formation.I like them a lot." Read more

"...These are also working well for mixing with a number of other mediums in art projects." Read more

"These work great for tumblers. These work great with crystalac products. Very happy!" Read more

18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

Customers find the ink set great for watercoloring, making your own misting sprays, and making airbrush paints. They also mention that the inky colors are great for string art, under-drawing, and other uses.

"...They are good for the under-drawing of a watercolor if you're using heavy thick paint on the page, or even acrylic, since drawing on canvas..." Read more

"Great value for those using inks. They are opaque but easily diluted with water or alcohol...." Read more

"...The color is clear and rich not watery. It works with a variety of pens and even brushes...." Read more

"...You can also work in layers, which helps too...." Read more

22 customers mention14 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the waterproofness of the ink. Some mention that the colors mix well and dry fairly quickly, while others say that it's super watery and dripping.

"...These inks also seem to dry FAST, no matter what container you put them in...." Read more

"...They dry very quickly and can gunk up fine mechanical workings. I would only use glass dip pens or nibs that do not have the extra metal attachment...." Read more

"...is shear as this type of ink should be with colorfastness and quick drying time, it is easy to layer it...." Read more

"...So do they do their job of being waterproof, vibrant, and fun to use? Mostly, yeah!..." Read more

23 customers mention0 positive23 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the ink. They mention that the bottles are not sealed properly and leak all over. Some customers also mention that some of the yellow ink was spilled when it arrived. Overall, customers are not happy with the quality and quantity of the product.

"...Overall - Very Permanent, and staining, but good First buy." Read more

"...Super pigmented and perfect size and came super fast! One of the bottles leaked in delivery but not sure it’s the fault of the inks or the delivery...." Read more

"...The lids do not seal that well, so are prone to leakage and exposing the ink to air, causing them to dehydrate.I would ask Ph...." Read more

"...issue with this, probably from the production if it is; yellow ink was EVERYWHERE in the original packaging...." Read more

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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, transferred the inks to 15ml needle-tipped bottles so I could measure drops for mixing colors consistently, and 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 March 13, 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2023
These dyes are incredible. Seriously absolutely wonderful.

The colors are rich and vibrant, they look beautiful on wood (which is what I've been using them on and on wood at least, they have a very subtle shine that really brings out the grain of the wood and and gives the color a lot of depth.

I've been using them to stain my woodburnings and they're transparent enough for the burns to come through while still adding a ton of color.

I've attached a picture of my current work in project as an example. It's my first time using these inks so it doesn't look as polished as it could, but this'll at least give you an idea of how well the dye works with pyrography.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2016
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Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2023
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Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2017
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5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Get These! <3
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2017
I have some WIP marker/ink pictures (marker for the line-work, inks for color and final line-work). I absolutely love these inks. I mix them with the FW brand fluorescent inks. I'd highly recommend these. I will definitely keep buying these. I love how you can later them and make cool colors (depending on how you layer them matters, the background of this image is blues and greens which I coated with some yellow then covered with black. The other colors are layered as well like pink under purple, green over yellow, etc. Some colors are mixed, like the pink on the brain which is the white and magenta). I'm still learning how to use them and am slowly getting more courageous with them but so far, they are my favorite medium to use!! I hope to get better using them but so far I'm really enjoying them. I'd recommend getting some nice brushes (I use small detail brushes for most and filberts for larger areas).
Definitely get these inks if you have the slightest interest. I doubt you'll regret it. They're very beautiful and very fun. It may take some practice though and trial and error but it's worth it :)
I've added three pictures of the process o was going through (it's still a WIP but I'm loving it so far!). I also did a mother's day card that turned out pretty flipping awesome. I'm in love with these inks.
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Tea
5.0 out of 5 stars Colores vibrantes
Reviewed in Mexico on January 16, 2022
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5.0 out of 5 stars Colores vibrantes
Reviewed in Mexico on January 16, 2022
Los colores son muy vibrantes, eso me encantó. Buenos para caligrafía.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gute Qualität zu annehmbarem Preis
Reviewed in Germany on October 9, 2019
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo articolo
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good one
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5.0 out of 5 stars Primera vez
Reviewed in Spain on January 12, 2018
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