Six bottles of extremely fluid, richly pigmented acrylic art ink in a bold, versatile primary colour palette — the essential working set for anyone who wants the full creative range of acrylic ink in a single purchase. The Royal & Langnickel Essentials Primary Acrylic Art Ink set delivers the same quick-drying, permanent, non-clogging formula as the Neon set, in six saturated colours that cover the complete spectrum from warm to cool and light to dark.
Each 30ml bottle is supplied with a dropper — giving precise, controlled dispensing whether loading a brush, a nib, an airbrush, or dropping colour directly onto a wet surface for fluid art and pouring applications. The dropper format also allows colours to be blended by dropping them together wet on the surface, creating spontaneous transitions and mixed tones that are one of the most compelling qualities of fluid acrylic ink work.
The ink is acrylic-based and pigmented — quick-drying, permanent, water-resistant once dry, and non-clogging in pens and airbrushes. The extremely fluid consistency flows freely through dip pen nibs, technical pens, brushes, and airbrushes without modification, and is well suited to painting, pouring, drawing, staining, glazing, inking, hand lettering, and mixed media applications across a wide range of surfaces. Shake well before use.
The primary palette — Yellow, Red, Blue, Green, Black, and White — is the most versatile and widely useful selection of the two sets. Yellow, Red, and Blue are the three primary colours from which the widest range of secondary and tertiary mixes can be produced. Green extends the palette into botanical and landscape work. Black adds depth, shadow, and the ability to deepen any colour without muddying it. White dilutes and lightens, and shows clearly on dark surfaces as a highlight or lettering colour. Together the six give a complete working palette for the full range of acrylic ink techniques.
Contents: 6 x 30ml bottles with droppers
Colours: Yellow, Red, Blue, Green, Black, White
Paint type: Acrylic-based pigmented ink — quick-drying, permanent, water-resistant, non-clogging
Suitable for: Painting, pouring, drawing, staining, glazing, hand lettering, airbrushing, dip pen
What makes acrylic art ink different from standard acrylic paint?
Acrylic art ink is considerably more fluid than standard acrylic paint — it flows freely through pen nibs, airbrushes, and brushes without needing to be thinned, and produces a more translucent, watercolour-like wash when diluted. It retains all the permanence and water-resistance of acrylic once dry.
Can it be used in a dip pen or technical pen?
Yes — the non-clogging, extremely fluid formula is designed for use in dip pens, technical pens, and airbrushes as well as with brushes. Ensure pens are cleaned thoroughly after use before the ink dries.
How does the Primary set differ from the Neon set?
The Primary set contains Yellow, Red, Blue, Green, Black, and White — bold, saturated standard colours suited to the full range of painting, illustration, and mixed media applications. The Neon set contains Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple, Blue, and Green in fluorescent-adjacent tones suited to high-impact visual work. Both sets use the same acrylic ink formulation in 30ml dropper bottles.
Can the colours be mixed?
Yes — all six colours are fully intermixable. They can be mixed in a palette before application, or dropped wet onto the surface together to create spontaneous colour transitions and fluid effects.
