In the complex and colorful world of design, no tool can be as colorful as ink, giving a piece of paper plain color to start the life of thousands of colors. Especially in the design of mechanical printing, the proper choice and application of ink directly affects the design effect, and determines the charm and power of a work. This article will discuss how to select and use inks in mechanical printing design.

First of all, the correct choice of ink stems from an understanding of its basic properties. Different from ordinary pigments, inks have special density and fluidity, can adhere to the paper in the printing process, maintain consistent color and gloss. The composition of ink also directly affects its characteristics, such as oil-based ink moisture high, and the paper close, suitable for fine, complex design; Water-based inks dry quickly and are suitable for projects that need to be made quickly.

Next, the choice of ink also needs to be based on the printing substrate to decide. For example, glossy paper gives out more vibrant, brighter colors in printing. At this point, a high viscosity and strong coverage ink is the best choice. Conversely, rough paper is suitable for the use of less viscous inks to maintain the texture of the paper.

The choice of ink is not invariable, it needs to be in the big design idea, with fine adjustment space. Good design is not just about choosing the right ink, but also about how to adopt a coordinated strategy with paper, design content and printing technology to achieve the organic unity of color, texture and design content.

The world of ink is colorful, and it strives to provide our designs with delicate depiction and extensibility. From monochrome black and white to colorful world, the relationship between ink and design, like the artist's brush and canvas, is the source of creativity and the tool of art.

In the pulsating colors, we can see the key role that ink plays in the design of mechanical printing. Choosing the right ink, understanding the relationship between ink and paper, and understanding how to fine-tune in a large design framework are all required courses for us as designers. Let's go into the world of ink and explore its infinite charm.

Trying to use words to capture the charm of ink is like trying to use Chinese characters to depict the race of horses, no matter what I try to be accurate, it can only be a little taste. Only in practice, can truly understand the mystery of ink, feel the vitality it gives. Open the world of ink, like opening a beautiful rainbow, let's explore the colorfulcatalog designtour.

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