Still Learning

[Charles Skinner]

I believe that the ink I mixed today will be a keeper, but not sure. Here is what is in it: Three inks in equal amounts:

P. P. Oyster Grey, ---- Monteverde Mandarin Orange, ---- and Diamine Macassar. --- At first look, the Macassar (brown) seems to really overpower the other colors. I understand that the Grey ink likely is subject to be "over powered," but I am surprised the Mandarin Orange is not more evident.

 

I believe it will be a keeper, at least for awhile. Have you experienced a "color" that seems to "over power" other inks in the mixture?

 

 

C. S.

[Sandy1]

Hi,

 

I too am still learning

 

When working with such a dark (low Value) ink such as DMac, I found that diluting the dominate ink with Dwater gives the other ink/s a chance to get some traction.

 

Kindly see one of my prior Replies regarding conjuring Red-Black and link within: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/255652-tips-for-a-beginning-mixer/?p=2824580

 

 

My personal approach would be to switch to a lighter warm Brown, (perhaps Pelikan 4001 BBrn), in hopes that the Orange could be eliminated from the recipe, then start-in with the PPOGr.

 

As ever, keep good records.

 

Bye,

S1

 

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See also Wiki Munsell Color System: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munsell_color_system

 

The MCS is certainly not perfect, but I find it simple enough that it allows me to visualise the state of my recipe and where I want it to go: it is a navigational aid - not a calibrated map.

Edited May 27, 2017 by Sandy1