Ink

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ink

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the colorant types?Pigments (insoluble particles) and dyes (soluble substances)
2. What is the common vehicles?Water, oil, alcohol, synthetic resins
3. What is ink made of?Ink is a liquid that carries color. It contains pigments or dyes mixed with water, oil, or other liquids that help the color stick to paper.
4. Why did the Romans use iron gall ink?Iron gall ink was made from iron salts and tannins from oak galls. It made a strong black ink that could last a long time, even though it can fade because it is acidic.

Colorant: The substance within ink that provides its color, either a pigment or a dye.
Vehicle: The liquid component of ink that carries the colorant and facilitates its application and drying.
Rheology: The study of the flow of matter, particularly liquids, which is critical for ink behavior.
Substrate: The surface or material onto which ink is applied, such as paper, fabric, or plastic.