What's the difference between the hydrus set and the India ink set?

The Hydrus is watercolor, and the India is waterproof.

can you please list the colors in this set?

Dear Lesley S., Thank you for your inquiry. I apologize for any inconvenience. Round Set 2 - Includes twelve 1 oz dropper bottles of ink in Golden Yellow, Orange, Tangerine, Crimson, Cherry Red, Red Violet, Aqua, Turquoise, Yellow Ochre, Terra Cotta, Van Dyke Brown, and Sepia. Thank you, Karen S/Blick Art Materials

Are these inks translucent or opaque?

I've used them over the top of Winsor & Newton watercolor. Some are more opaque than others. All dry with a visible sheen, so you can definitely see them standing out from the more matte watercolor with light shining on them. I was using a glass dip pen directly from the bottle, not diluted, and using the dropper to make lines. Needed to wash the pen right away, and it took some work to get it all out of the grooves. I was happy with the colors and how fine the lines were that I could make.

Are these inks acrylic based? I have a glass nibbed pen and I cannot use acrylic based ink in it without it gumming up.

India ink contains shellac. Shellac is derived from a beetle, it is not polymer based like acrylic.

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🎨 Elevate your art with colors that never fade—create boldly, create forever!

CRAFTED IN THE USA - Premium quality inks made with care, trusted by professionals worldwide.
PRECISION DISPENSING - Convenient dropper-stopper glass bottles for mess-free, exact application.
UNMATCHED DURABILITY - Lightfast, waterproof, and permanent inks that stand the test of time.
VIBRANT SPECTRUM MASTERY - 12 unique, richly pigmented colors to elevate every creative project.
VERSATILE MEDIUM COMPATIBILITY - Perfect for brushes, dip pens, technical pens, and airbrushes—unleash your full artistic potential.

Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India Ink Set 2 includes 12 vibrant, lightfast, and waterproof India inks in 1 oz glass bottles with droppers and a mixing palette. These highly pigmented inks are perfect for a variety of artistic techniques, from watercolor to technical drawing, offering brilliant transparency (except black and white) and excellent coverage. Made in the USA, this set is a must-have for professionals seeking lasting, versatile color solutions.

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ASIN	B005HE1KTY
Best Sellers Rank	#30,663 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #43 in Drawing Inks
Brand Name	Dr. Ph. Martin's
Container Type	Bottle
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (805)
Global Trade Identification Number	00090385480023
Ink Color	White,Black
Item Type Name	Ink Set
Item Weight	1.09 kg
Manufacturer	Salis International, Inc.
Paint Type	Watercolor
UPC	787269400986 798804893545 781068813459 090385480023
Unit Count	12 Fluid Ounces
Volume	30 Milliliters

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Emballage moyen mais efficace, pas de casse, mais très dommage que les flacons soient mal fermés, l’un d’eux s’est vidé dans l’emballage !!

16.06.2020

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These inks are a joy to work with! They are vibrant , colour fast , and mixes well. I use them in mixed media , and find it pure enjoyment in my projects.

26.05.2024

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Good product, I'll buy again

4.05.2025

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Goed product

16.01.2019

X**X

Bought for my husband who builds scale models, and he's able to create a lot of realistic finishes on his buildings.

24.01.2026

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