Caligo Safe Wash Relief Inks are an innovative range of oil-based inks that can be washed away with liquid soap and water, without the need for harmful and often more expensive solvents. Ideal for printmakers interested in a safe and non-toxic alternative. Safe Wash inks are available for both relief and intaglio printing.
Safe Wash relief inks are suitable for all types of relief printing including linocut, woodcut, wood engraving, photopolymer, and letterpress.
Safe Wash inks are oil-based which means you can still use many of the modifiers used with traditional inks. For example, you can use Magnesium Carbonate / Talc, Cobalt / Manganese Driers, or Caligo Wiping Compound / Tack Reducer etc. Safe Wash inks contain a small percentage of driers (less than 1%).
We also stock Caligo Safe Wash Oil - a washable oil that you can add to any ink from the Safe Wash range when you need to thin your ink a little.
HDPE recyclable plastic cartridges offer a zero waste option to prolong the shelf life of your ink and avoid contamination. Designed to be used with a caulking gun, alternatively called a sealant or cartridge gun, once the ink is completely removed, the container can be easily recycled.
TOP TIP- once you have squeezed out enough ink, release the spring at the back of the caulking gun to stop the ink flowing.
