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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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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Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2018
Size: 0.5 ozColor: Set 1 ColorsVerified Purchase
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.
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
Size: 0.5 ozColor: Set 1 ColorsVerified Purchase
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.
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 September 10, 2017
Size: 0.5 ozColor: Set 1 ColorsVerified Purchase
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.
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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