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Si13Nt
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posted 09-07-2004 02:43 PM     Profile for Si13Nt   Email Si13Nt     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
hey ppl any idea where i can get hold of some good inks? im in the UK near birmingham anyone know of any places near or do i gotta get it online from other countries or something no idea never used inks yet but leaving the lines as penicl is annoying :/ it dnt look as good any help pleeez?

[ 09-07-2004: Message edited by: Si13Nt ]

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The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he, who in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee.

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Bomu
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posted 09-07-2004 09:48 PM     Profile for Bomu   Author's Homepage   Email Bomu     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
You can ink lines using a brush, dib pen or fine line pen. I'd personally recommend fine line pens when you're starting out. The line is perhaps not as organic and flowing as a brush or dip pen, but it's a lot cleaner and controlled. You can try looking for pens at your local art supplies shop or stationers. If you're interested in buying ink for drawing/painting purposes, use India ink on thicker paper for best results.

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Si13Nt
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posted 10-07-2004 10:51 PM     Profile for Si13Nt   Email Si13Nt     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
yea i got the pens n that sorted but where can i get hold of teh ink i havent seena ny places yet

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Ezekiel 25:17

The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he, who in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee.

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Bomu
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posted 10-07-2004 11:31 PM     Profile for Bomu   Author's Homepage   Email Bomu     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
Other than an art shop, I'm sure there's some where online that sells ink and ink related goods.

I have a box of 20 or so coloured inks which I need to sell if you're intestesed.

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Si13Nt
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posted 12-07-2004 06:22 PM     Profile for Si13Nt   Email Si13Nt     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
intestesed yes but dont i just need a black ink

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The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he, who in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee.

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posted 12-07-2004 09:59 PM     Profile for Bomu   Author's Homepage   Email Bomu     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
For inking your line work you'll just need the black ink. Did a quick 5 second search on Google: http://www.homecrafts.co.uk/html/product.asp?cat1=4&cat2=273&cat3=1119 -is probably what you're after. You'll be needing brushes or dib pens to apply it. Inking's something I know little about, so can't recommend any particular types.

Colour inks can used for painting, similar to water colours. Masamune Shirow was a big fan of the medium 'till he got into digital.

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Si13Nt
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posted 13-07-2004 04:49 PM     Profile for Si13Nt   Email Si13Nt     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
thanks

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Ezekiel 25:17

The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he, who in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee.

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posted 08-08-2004 10:32 AM     Profile for Zephos   Author's Homepage   Email Zephos     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
It's funny the massive variation of techniques, materials and processes that artists go through. I used to use any old India Ink and it worked just peachy, usually it's the paper that screwed me over in the end. Somewhere, I decided to switch to a Rotring fountain pen. It might not be the manga purest weapon of choice, but it works for me. In the end though, all ink and paper is equal, cause it all gets redrawn on the old compy anyway...

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