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Hamburg Ebony Powder Ink (Bister Ink) 20ml
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About This Product
Hamburg Ebony Powder Ink (Bister Ink) is a traditional artist’s ink supplied in powdered form, allowing you to mix your own calligraphy ink to the desired strength. Ideal for dip pen calligraphy, illustration and ink wash techniques, it produces deep ebony tones with natural shading variation.
Hamburg Ebony Powder Ink (Bister Ink) 20ml
The Hamburg Ebony Powder Ink, also known as Bister ink, is a traditional powdered ink created for calligraphy, illustration and artistic ink work. Supplied in a 20ml jar, this concentrated powder allows artists and calligraphers to prepare ink at their preferred strength and tonal depth.
Traditional Bister Ink
Bister inks are valued for their organic tonal variation and expressive character. When mixed with water, the Ebony powder produces deep black-brown tones capable of subtle shading effects, adding depth and atmosphere to lettering and artwork.
Customisable Ink Strength
The powdered format allows complete control over colour intensity. By adjusting the powder-to-water ratio, the ink can range from soft transparent washes to rich, dark calligraphic strokes.
Easy Mixing Instructions
- Mix a small measure of powder (approximately a teaspoon tip) with 8 teaspoons of warm water.
- Add more powder to achieve deeper colour intensity.
- For improved flow and viscosity, add a few drops of Hamburg Gum Arabic to enhance ink performance and control.
Ebony Colour Characteristics
The Ebony shade delivers dramatic dark tones with natural variation that respond beautifully to dilution and application technique. This makes it particularly suitable for expressive calligraphy, ink washes and manuscript-style artwork.
Washable & Studio Friendly
The ink produced from this powder is washable, making it suitable for studio use, workshops and creative experimentation by artists of all experience levels.
Ideal For
- Dip pen calligraphy
- Ink wash illustration
- Expressive lettering
- Botanical and artistic drawing
- Historical manuscript techniques
Compatible Tools
Suitable for dip pens, brushes and glass pens. Not intended for fountain pens.
Optimise Ink Flow with Gum Arabic
For optimal calligraphy performance, Hamburg Ebony Powder Ink can be combined with Hamburg Gum Arabic. Adding gum arabic improves ink adhesion, flow control and line sharpness, particularly when using fine or flexible calligraphy nibs.
This ink forms part of the Hamburg range of professional calligraphy inks, developed using traditional European ink-making expertise to provide consistent performance and rich artistic colour.
- Ink:
- 30 ml
- Ink Colours:
- Black
- Manufacturer:
- Hamburg
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