Pébéo Lino Ink Lightening Medium – 80 mL

Create Lighter Colours and Custom Shades for Linocut Printing

Expand your printmaking colour palette with Pébéo Lino Ink Lightening Medium, 80 mL. Specially designed for use with traditional Pébéo Series 1 lino printing inks, this versatile medium allows you to create lighter tones, delicate pastel shades, and subtle colour variations while maintaining the ink's characteristic texture and coverage.

Instead of adding white ink, mix the Lightening Medium directly into your chosen colour to explore a broader range of tonal possibilities. Add it gradually to develop custom shades that complement your artwork, from gently softened hues to lighter, more delicate colour variations.

Ideal for linocut artists, relief printmakers, and creative studios, Pébéo Lightening Medium offers a simple way to customise your inks and achieve greater control over your printed colour palette.

Key Features and Benefits

• Lightens traditional lino inks: Create softer tones and lighter colour variations from your existing Pébéo Series 1 inks.

• Expands your colour palette: Mix custom shades, delicate pastels, and subtle tonal variations to suit your design.

• Maintains ink texture and coverage: Designed to lighten colours without relying on the addition of white ink.

• Easy to mix: Blend directly with lino ink on your inking surface using a palette knife.

• Gradual colour adjustment: Add the medium in small amounts to control the degree of lightening.

• Compatible with Pébéo Series 1 lino inks: Intended for traditional colours in the Pébéo water-based lino ink range.

• Works with Slow-Drying Gel: Can be combined with Pébéo Lino Ink Slow-Drying Gel for additional control over working time, subject to the manufacturer's directions.

How to Use Pébéo Lino Ink Lightening Medium

1. Prepare your ink: Place a small amount of traditional Pébéo Series 1 lino ink onto a clean inking surface.

2. Add the medium: Mix in a small quantity of Lightening Medium using a palette knife.

3. Adjust the colour: Continue adding the medium gradually until you achieve your preferred shade.

4. Mix thoroughly: Ensure the ink and medium are evenly combined.

5. Roll and print: Apply the mixture with a suitable lino printing roller and proceed with your usual printmaking process.

For consistent results, test your colour mixture on a sample print before beginning a larger edition.

Compatibility

Pébéo Lino Ink Lightening Medium is designed for use with traditional Pébéo Series 1 lino ink colours.

It is not suitable for duochrome, metallic, or fluorescent Pébéo lino inks, according to the supplied product specifications.

For additional flexibility, it can be used alongside Pébéo Slow-Drying Gel to explore customised ink mixtures with extended working time.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Pébéo

• Product: Lino Ink Lightening Medium

• Volume: 80 mL

• Primary Use: Lightening traditional lino printing ink colours

• Application: Mix with ink using a palette knife before rolling

• Compatible Inks: Pébéo traditional Series 1 lino inks

• Not Compatible With: Duochrome, metallic, and fluorescent lino inks

• Can Be Combined With: Pébéo Lino Ink Slow-Drying Gel

• Ideal For: Custom colour mixing, pastel tones, subtle shades, and tonal variation in linocut printing

Expand your palette. Soften your colours. Create without limits.