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• inkAID provides digital photographers and artists the opportunity to ink jet print on virtually any type of substrate including traditional fine art papers, canvas, metal, plastic, glass, film, textiles, and wood veneer.

• inkAID precoats are true ink jet receptive coatings that are pH neutral, acid free, and archival. They provide clean, clear, crisp imaging with brilliant colors and high image definition.

The image on the left was printed on uncoated inkAID RTC Unryu White (80 gsm). The image on on the right was printed on the same paper coated with inkAID Clear Semi-Gloss precoat.

Basic instructions for using inkAID are:

1. Stir 2. Brush On 3. Air dry 4. Print!

It's that simple to to prepare any surface for printing and it cleans up with soap and water. There are
more detailed instructions for using each of the inkAID products:

White Matte
Clear Semi Gloss Precoat
Clear Gloss Precoat and Adhesive (for Clear Gloss Precoat)
Clear Gloss Type II Precoat
Iridescents

Short Instructional Videos:

Kathyanne White, of Prescott, Arizona, has produced three videos showing how to use inkAID on several different substrates. Visit kathyanneart.blogspot for information about Kathyanne, her work, and her upcoming workshops.

Part 1: Pre-coating lutrador, organdy fabric, handmade paper, and metallic crinkle paper. Expanding The Digital Print To Uncommon Surfaces Part 1

Part 2: Demonstrating pressing of the pre-coated substrates and the use of carrier sheets to run through the printer. Expanding The Digital Print To Uncommon Surfaces Part 2

Part 3: Printing. Expanding The Digital Print To Uncommon Surfaces Part 3

Stephen Schaub, Hybrid Artist of Indian Hill Imagesworks in Vermont, has produced a very informative video demonstrating his technique for hand coating papers with inkAID.

Mary Taylor, Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts, has produced an excellent 80 minute video, Beyond The Digital Print, which shows four techniques for producing custom made ink jet substrates using inkAID including a flexible textured surface, a digital emulsion skin, toned black paper, and preparing and printing on sheet aluminum. Mary's DVD is available in the inkAID Online Store. Visit Mary's website, Mary Taylor Art,
to learn more about Mary and her work.

Articles:

Carol Watkins, an artist who works with fiber and fabrics, has written a short article, Printing on fabric for mixed media collage, where she describes her technique for preparing fabrics for ink jet printing. Visit Carol's website, Carol Watkins, to find out more.

Another excellent resource is the FAQ's, for answers to common questions. There is also a special section for preparing metal surfaces.

In addition to precoating custom materials, inkAID allows adding an inkjet printed image to the
composition when working with paintings, collages or other mixed media. The coatings are compatible
with dye and pigment inks.

See our growing Portfolio for examples of how artists are using inkAID.

For questions regarding application suitability or usage, or to receive inkAID news contact support.

Disclaimer of Warranty
Due to the wide variety of substrates, equipment, and conditions under which these products may be used, they are sold without any warrenty, express or implied, as to performance or merchantability. The suitability of any product for an intended purpose shall be solely determined by the user.

No inkAID representative has the authority to wave or change these provisions, which apply to all sales. Any liability of seller, agent, parent company, other affiliates, or manufacturer will be limited exclusively to product replacement or refund of the purchase price.