--- product_id: 4211019 title: "Indian Ink 490ml" brand: "talens" price: "£59.18" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Talens" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4211019-indian-ink-490ml store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Waterproof when dry Ultra-deep black pigment Generous 490ml jar Indian Ink 490ml **Brand:** talens **Price:** £59.18 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🖤 Ink that means business — bold, waterproof, and built to impress. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Indian Ink 490ml by talens - **How much does it cost?** £59.18 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4211019-indian-ink-490ml) ## Best For - talens enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted talens brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Waterproof Confidence:** Create smudge-proof masterpieces that stand the test of time and water. - • **Unmatched Pigment Depth:** Experience the richest, darkest black that elevates every stroke. - • **Trusted Dutch Craftsmanship:** Made in Holland by Royal Talens, a name synonymous with fine art excellence. - • **Versatile Surface Adherence:** Perfectly bonds to paper, film, epoxy, and ACM panels with a sleek glossy finish. - • **Generous Volume, Great Value:** 490ml of premium ink ensures you never run out mid-project. ## Overview Talens Indian Ink 490ml is a premium, waterproof black ink made in Holland, offering exceptional pigment depth and versatility across multiple surfaces. Ideal for professional artists and creatives seeking a reliable, high-volume ink that delivers rich color and lasting durability. ## Description Made in Holland, waterproof when dry, great value, mobile phone size, very black colour Review: Fantastic drawing ink - This is a top notch ink for fine art at a reasonable price. Talens makes a number of well known fine art products, including Amsterdam acrylic inks. This India ink is superb on paper. It waters down well, has a nice sheen and excellent pigment grind. On film and hard surfaces (epoxy, ACM panel) it adheres well but gets glossy. More expensive but more refined than Speedball India, more viscous and darker than Higgins India, nearly as black as Higgins Black Magic (but far cheaper per oz/ml). It's right up there with the best inks from Koh-i-noor, Sennelier, etc. Review: Love the ink! Hate the bottle! - I've been looking for ink that is both waterproof AND copic-proof and I finally found it! I've tried many different brands and have done many tests and this ink works best with my method of drawing. With this ink, you can do inkwashes, watercolor, copics all over the inked lines without having to worry about smudging. It's GREAT! The bottle on the other hand is very poorly designed. The lip or spout doesn't really work. Ink tends to drip on the side of the bottle when you pour it. Also I've had times where a bubble would form in the hole basically preventing it from pouring and then the bubble pops splattering ink on you. I recommend using another bottle or container if you're going to buy this ink. ## Features - 490ml Jar ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001DCDN3U | | Best Sellers Rank | #288,953 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #599 in Drawing Inks | | Brand Name | Talens | | Container Type | Bottle | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (356) | | Ink Color | Black | | Item Weight | 1.2 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Royal Talens | | Paint Type | Pigmented | | UPC | 787269201736 | | Unit Count | 16.5689 Fluid Ounces | | Volume | 490 Milliliters | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Talens - **Item Volume:** 490 Milliliters - **Manufacturer:** Royal Talens - **Package Information:** Bottle - **Paint Type:** Pigmented ## Images ![Indian Ink 490ml - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Uw1StVY7L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic drawing ink *by J***S on July 6, 2022* This is a top notch ink for fine art at a reasonable price. Talens makes a number of well known fine art products, including Amsterdam acrylic inks. This India ink is superb on paper. It waters down well, has a nice sheen and excellent pigment grind. On film and hard surfaces (epoxy, ACM panel) it adheres well but gets glossy. More expensive but more refined than Speedball India, more viscous and darker than Higgins India, nearly as black as Higgins Black Magic (but far cheaper per oz/ml). It's right up there with the best inks from Koh-i-noor, Sennelier, etc. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love the ink! Hate the bottle! *by H***. on January 3, 2021* I've been looking for ink that is both waterproof AND copic-proof and I finally found it! I've tried many different brands and have done many tests and this ink works best with my method of drawing. With this ink, you can do inkwashes, watercolor, copics all over the inked lines without having to worry about smudging. It's GREAT! The bottle on the other hand is very poorly designed. The lip or spout doesn't really work. Ink tends to drip on the side of the bottle when you pour it. Also I've had times where a bubble would form in the hole basically preventing it from pouring and then the bubble pops splattering ink on you. I recommend using another bottle or container if you're going to buy this ink. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great ink! *by D***Y on December 31, 2019* Came much quicker than expected. 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