If a binder is used, India ink may be waterproof or non-waterproof. India ink is commonly sold in bottled form, as well as a solid form as an inkstick (most commonly, a stick), which must be ground and mixed with water before use. A binding agent such as gelatin or, more commonly, shellac may be added to make the ink more durable once dried. No binder material is necessary: the carbon molecules are in colloidal suspension and form a waterproof layer after drying. In East Asian traditions such as ink wash painting and Chinese calligraphy, India ink is commonly used in a solid form called an inkstick.īasic India ink is composed of a variety of fine soot, known as lampblack, combined with water to form a liquid. It is commonly applied with a brush (such as an ink brush) or dip pen. India ink is also used in medical applications.Ĭompared to other inks, such as the iron gall ink previously common in Europe, India ink is noted for its deep, rich black. India ink ( British English: Indian ink also Chinese ink) is a simple black or coloured ink once widely used for writing and printing and now more commonly used for drawing and outlining, especially when inking comic books and comic strips. For the Chinese ink painting, see Ink wash painting.Įxample of India ink on paper, Zeedijk by Gustaaf Sorel, (1939)
For the Tom Stoppard play, see Indian Ink. For other uses, see Black ink (disambiguation). "Black ink", "Indian ink", and "Chinese ink" redirect here.
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