Higgins - Waterproof Black India Ink

Waterproof Black India Ink

16 oz.
SKU: 15237
MPN: 44203
16 oz.
List: $60.75
$45.56
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1 oz.
SKU: 44737
MPN: HIG44201
1 oz.
List: $7.90
$5.92
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32 oz.
SKU: 70445
MPN: 44204
32 oz.
List: $95.05
$71.29
SAVE 24%

Draw crisp lines that stay permanent through water, erasing, and time

Waterproof permanence changes how you layer and build drawings. Once Higgins Black India ink dries, it won't lift or smudge when you add washes over it, making it essential for mixed media work where subsequent layers need to stay independent. The dense black pigment provides solid coverage whether you're working with technical pens, brushes, or airbrush, maintaining intensity from fine linework to broad washes.

This shellac-based formula flows smoothly through technical pens without clogging, yet dilutes cleanly with water for graduated washes and atmospheric effects. Artists use it for everything from precise architectural rendering to expressive brush drawing, knowing the ink will perform consistently across techniques. It handles scratchboard work particularly well, the waterproof film resists the blade while revealing clean white lines beneath.

The permanence extends beyond paper. Fabric artists rely on Higgins for dyeing projects where colorfast results matter, while crafters appreciate how it bonds to various surfaces without bleeding. You get reliable black ink that stays where you put it, letting you build complex layered pieces with confidence that earlier work remains intact.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

  • Works with technical pens, airbrushes, brushes
  • Waterproof when dry for layering
  • Suitable for scratchboard and lettering
  • Permanent formula resists fading
  • Ideal for fabric dyeing projects
  • Dense black pigment ensures opacity
Drawing and Illustration

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Markers - Professional markers including alcohol-based, water-based, and pigment markers. Perfect for illustration, design work, and mixed media projects.

Pastels - Soft pastels, oil pastels, and pastel pencils for vibrant color work. Excellent for blending and creating rich, textured drawings.

Pencils - Graphite pencils in various hardness grades, colored pencils, and specialty drawing pencils for different techniques and surfaces.

Pens - Technical pens, fountain pens, and specialty drawing pens for precise line work and detailed illustrations.

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