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How to use Ink Cones

Simple and easy to use, Ink Cones allow the easy [and mess free] application of ink, normally mixed colours, to PRINT GOCCO Print Masters.

	Mix your PRINT GOCCO HM Inks to the required colour in a bowl [pictured], or an Ink Mixing Plate [S-9111].
	Once the desired colour has been mixed, use a soft edge knife or Ink Palette knife [S-024] to place the ink into the Ink cone - as far down the cone as possible towards the nib end. Leave a small air pocket at the end.
	Lay the Ink Cone on a flat surface and wrap around in a circle as pictured.
	Tape the ink Cone, as pictured, to hold in a small cone shape - this make applying easier and keeps the ink concentrated at the end.
	Cut the end of the Ink Cone [in the air pocket] to enable the ink to flow. For small areas keep a small cut - for larger areas you can increase the rate of flow and make a larger cut.
	Apply the ink to your Print Master by gently squeezing the end of the Ink Cone behind the ink as pictured.

Using Ink Blocking

	1. Cut a strip from the sheet approx 3mm thick with sharp scissors. If using a Stanley knife or other blade, cut with the paper side facing upwards/ foam down
	2. Lift the plastic flap on your Print Master - Ink Blocking is applies to the top/ rough side of the screen
	3. Peel the backing off the foam and apply around the outside of your design, leaving a 2-3mm gap. Do not place Ink Blocking over your design as this will prevent ink from reaching the design and it won't print!
	Ensure there are no gaps/ holes where Ink Blocking meets or ink will seep through  - eliminating the point of the Ink Blocking. Ink Blocking can be overlapped without any adverse effect to printing [the raised height is flattened by the Stage Glass]

Notes

If the area between the design only allows a thin piece to be inserted [i.e. 1-2mm] then you will need to apply less ink, on either side, as there is less adhesion available and the ink blockings barrier is weakened.

The ink blocking will still stop ink from mixing, however greater pressure or too much ink will render the ink blocking ineffective