Introduction Printing ink is so much more than just the black stuff that you put on a page. It has been around for thousands of years, and it's been used in everything from newspaper presses to digital printers. As you can see, we're not talking about offset printing ink which is oil based. I want to have a little fun and talk about how you can make your own ink for your printer. At home! Ready? Ingredients You will need the following ingredients: Soot (5 tbsp) : This is as purest as it gest. You can make the soot yourself by holding a glass up to a flame. This will allow you to slowly accumulate the soot. Water (2 tbsp): For the base of your ink, use distilled water so that you don't introduce any impurities into the mix. Distilled water is also easier to clean up than tap water because there are no minerals or residue left behind from tap water. Alcohol (2 tbsp) (grain alcohol): This ingredient works as a preservative for your ink and allows it to last for several mo
Introduction CMYK is a color model used in printing. It stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Key (black). The name comes from the initial letters of the four ink colors associated with this model. These are the only colors that can be printed on a press without mixing other colors. CMYK is an acronym that refers to the four most common colors in offset printing. They stand for the colors Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Key (black). If you are new to the world of printing and design, you may not be familiar with CMYK in offset printing. CMYK is an acronym that refers to the four most common colors used in offset printing. They stand for the colors cyan, magenta, yellow and key (black). The reason why this color combination is so important is because it produces excellent results when working with images or photos. With its unique blend of colors printed on paper or canvas, your artwork will look its absolute best when using these pigments together! It's important to note that while CMYK