Speedball - 3378 Super Black India Ink, 1 Pint - 404696

What Amazon genius came up with “sheerness” as as an option? Seriously? Anyway, I used this super black India ink to make a super black dining table made from red Oak. Don’t even think about opening the bottle without gloves on. Also, anything the ink touches it will stain...for all eternity. If applying to wood, the secret is to continue wiping until it starts to haze over. The idea is to create a uniform thickness in the layer(s). If you allow the ink to pool or allow thicker layers to dry then it will blotch. These blotches will still be visible underneath a topcoat such as polyurethane. It would be visible when you see reflected light on the surface. It’s important to do only 1-2sf at a time because it flashes so quickly. Think shellac. If you have blotchy areas I suggest using a gray 3M pad and “sanding” it with the grain until it disappears. Worst case scenario, if you start seeing the wood through the ink, you have to reapply some ink to that area and just wipe until it hazes over and it will disappear. Once completely dry (in only a few minutes) lightly blend the new area in with the gray 3M pad and it blends nicely. Make sure the entire surface looks uniform after buffing with the same 3M pad then you can wipe it with a barely damp microfiber towel followed by a super dry microfiber towel. The damp microfiber towel will turn black quickly but since the finish is dry this actually washes out of the towel. The dry towel removes all of the fine debris from the wood grain. I used two coats of water-based matte polyurethane. I sprayed a light first coat followed by a very gentle 320 grit sanding, wiped with the microfiber towel then a second very wet coat. It leveled beautifully with no marks or fish eye or anything. I had planned on a third coat but after the second coat I was completely satisfied. Let the heavy coat dry overnight before you decide if you like it or not. The water-based-poly tends to look gray for a little while. With this larger bottle I was able to do two coats on the bottom and 2+ coats on the top of a 3 x 6 table and I still have an inch in the bottle. As a sidenote, I went to the dollar store and purchased one of those dish scrubbers that has the slightly abrasive oval pad with the hollow handle that you would normally fill with dish soap. Plus I bought a two pack refill of the scrubber ends. I would squirt 1-2 tablespoons into a plastic dish, soak the scrubby sponge and apply it to the wood in circular motions to fill all of the wood grain and then pulled the ink with the grain until it hazed over and looked uniform. Keep pulling out the darker areas as this indicates a thicker layer and then it will start to haze over. You have to move quickly or else it will dry. I can’t stress this enough. After a minute you will get the hang of it. Fun project!

I build custom furniture and if you want a black look go no further all other stains that say black or true black are all gonna have brown to it. This India ink is black!! And easy to use. If you want grain to show use poplar wood it comes out beautiful, also maple and oak . Pine is the least black but it’s still better than any stain. When using it for pine stain first with min wax true black then India ink to get the best. It’s so easy to apply. Do 2 coats and when dried spray shellac on it , wait an hour or so and then apply top coat any top coat polycrylic or polyurethane just not wipe on. It comes out beautiful it is truly the easiest to use with a beautiful look.

I have a love hate relationship with Speedball Super Black. But honestly, this stuff is a little underrated. It's okay for brush inking, and pretty good if you let it condense. For nib use, though, it flows great (one of the better flowing inks I've used... and I've used a LOT of inks). I also use this ink a lot when blending inks for brush use, and it makes a great base. Not only that, but it doesn't bleed on any of the higher qualities papers I've used that are more prone to bleeding with certain inks (like Ultradraw). Dollar for dollar, you can't beat this stuff. It's my go to back up ink. It's easy to get, works well enough, and comes in big quantities.

First time buying this ink. It is a great buy and really great quality. I am very pleased!

I like this ink and would totally buy it again. My only issue is that the seal over the top leaked before purchase, so 1. there was some ink on the outside of the bottle and 2. the seal was covered with a think layer of ink making it effectively invisible. It just looked like an open top of very thick liquid. I squeezed it trying to get some to come out and the seal popped off to spectacular effect. Good times. But now that the bottle and I have come to an understanding, I'm happy with it.

Perfect for staining clay. Drys quickly. Wonderful dark appearance. Amazing value!

india ink just what i requested

I used this to stain (ebonize) a new bare wood handrail and it worked beautifully! Wood stain would not get the black color I needed on the wood but this ink did. I applied with a sponge brush, 2 coats, dried quickly, looks great!! Blackened the wood but allows grain to show.

Le prix ridiculement bas - 19.53 $ - pour une bouteille d'encre de 16 onces, avec un très bon produit. L'encre ne coule pas, sèche aussitôt le mot écrit, ne tache pas sur le papier. Si je regarde le prix des bouteilles à 80 ml pour un prix d'environ 19.00$ à 25.00$, j'ai fait un bon -deal-

Good product at a fair price

If you are in this page and looking for a review that would change your mind. Then don't think again, just buy it. This is one of the best ink that you can get for this kind of money. I mean it is just awesome, I have attached couple of my artwork done with speedball ink for reference. you can check out more of my artwork at my insta page - justin.jessy.jose

Love the quality!

Tinta de buena calidad