Intaglio Printmaker
In 1981 Intaglio Printmaker opened in London as a brave new venture for its Australian owners who had personal interests in the UK. Karyn White initially came over from Australia on behalf of the owners to set up the first shop in Newington Causeway SE1. Following a challenging year rebuilding a derelict warehouse and launching the shop, it was time to call in Christine Munton (the first Brit in t
12/02/2026
The latest addition to our paper room is this beautiful Mingeishi Sable paper by Awagami.⠀
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Mingeishi is a lightweight (48gsm) but surprisingly resilient paper made from a blend of alpha cellulose and kozo fibre. It has one smooth side and one slightly textured with four soft deckled edges. This is a versatile, acid-free paper suitable for most printmaking techniques, mostly relief print methods. It is a very light subtle green/grey colour, almost like a lighter coloured version of the Kitakata Green paper by Awagami - see the last image for colour comparison.⠀
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It’s also 970 x 640mm, so perfect for larger prints!
Ever wondered what the difference was between Manganese and Cobalt Driers?⠀
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Cobalt and manganese driers are metal salts added to oil-based inks to speed up their drying time by catalysing the oxidation and polymerization of drying oils.⠀
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Cobalt Driers⠀
-Surface drier, which dries the ink from the top down.⠀
-If you add too much, it will make the printed ink very glossy and shiny.⠀
-Best to use with thin layers of ink.⠀
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Manganese Driers⠀
-Body drier, promoting both surface and ‘through-drying’.⠀
-They are better for use with thicker layers of ink.⠀
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You only need a very small amount of either, about 2-3% by volume. If you use too much, it can have the opposite effect and delay the drying process. Take only 1-2 drops from the jar using one of our pipettes, add this to your ink, and then mix.
16/01/2026
We are delighted to announce that Kathleen Patterson .patterson0 was awarded our prize at the 2025 Festival of Print, the annual showcase presented by East London Printmakers at the Mile End Art Pavilion. Her winning work, ‘Untitled’, first caught our eye with what we assumed was the fluid richness of a lithograph, only to discover on closer inspection that it was, in fact, an etching. We loved the painterly depth and expressive sensitivity Kathleen achieved through this technique. Read more about Kathleen’s practice over on our blog.
Push knives vs. filling knives - what’s the difference?
Push knives have a sturdier, rigid blade, while filling knives are much more flexible. Both can be used for mixing inks and pigments, so choosing between them often comes down to personal preference. Each has its own strengths:
Push Knives:
- Sturdy control for stiff inks
- Ideal for scraping or removing ink skins
Filling Knives:
- Flexible blade for smooth spreading
- Perfect for applying filler to woodcuts
Whether you prefer the firmness of a push knife or the glide of a filling knife, both are solid studio staples.
In this reel, we are using a push knife with our metallic bronze pigment and medium plate oil.
12/01/2026
Have you tried our new agate pencil burnishers yet?
We find they work beautifully on pre-mezzotinted copper plates.
Each one is unique and has a different agate tip ✨
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9 Playhouse Court 62 Southwark Bridge Road
London
SE10AT
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
| Friday | 10am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 4pm |
