Transparent White (Mixing White) Ink for Letterpress & Printmaking

Transparent White Ink, often referred to as Mixing White, is designed to lighten and extend colors without adding opacity. Unlike opaque whites, it does not block or mask the paper color beneath, making it an essential tool for controlled color mixing and tonal adjustment in letterpress and fine art printmaking.

• No opacity — paper color and surface fully influence the final printed result.
• Ideal for color mixing — lightens hues while preserving transparency and clarity.
• Smooth handling on press — maintains ink body and workability when blended with other colors.
• Stays open during printing and mixing, dries hard after printed.

• Transparent White Ink — also known as Extender or Clear — is not intended for coverage on dark stocks. It is used to control value, reduce color strength, and fine-tune formulas while allowing the character of the paper to remain visible.

  Essential for letterpress printers and fine art printmakers, this base lightens and adjusts colors without altering their character, extends ink volume while maintaining consistent handling, and supports layered, transparent effects that add subtle depth and dimension. When accuracy, subtlety, and clean mixing matter, Transparent White delivers predictable, professional results.

Use it to soften bold tones, produce delicate shades, or experiment with unique overlays. Transparent White provides smooth handling on press, even coverage, and reliable results, making it a must-have mixing ink for studios and workshops alike.