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Old June 9th, 2009 Jun 9, 2009 5:32:44 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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Default Problems with Matsui Ink too thick!

I just started using Matsui -- this is my first project with this brand of ink. It's quite thick and hard to spread around. It sometime leaves too much paint and around the edges of my design, it doesn't leave enough ink (not crisp edges). What can I do to fix this problem? Is it as easy as just adding water to the ink?

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Got online with royonet chat -- quite helpful. Just needed more pressure and a bit of water because it was drying out (they didn't suggest the water part, but I did it anyway).

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Default Re: Problems with Matsui Ink too thick!

Looks like you figured it out! I printed a 4 color design today and was having the same problem. Just keep a spray bottle with water by the press. It seems to me like they're drying out more now, but it's probably because of the heat.
 
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