Kuretake Mica Ink 60ml — Gold & Silver

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Kuretake Mica Ink 60ml — Gold & Silver

Kuretake Mica Ink is a water-based metallic ink loaded with mica particles, for dip pens and brushes. It lays down a bright, genuinely reflective gold or silver that shows up on white paper and — more unusually — on black and dark coloured card. A ball bearing in the bottle makes it easy to re-mix.

Water based pigment

60ml bottle

Water-resistant once dry

No

Metallic, reflective shimmer

NOT FOR FOUNTAIN PENS · Shake well before use and every few minutes while working · Agitator ball in bottle · Can be diluted with a little water if it thickens

Nara, Japan — Kuretake, est. 1902

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Packaging:

We know art supplies are fragile. All professional pair and boards are shipped in reinforced rigid flat mailers. No tubes, no folds, no crushed corners.

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Order Tracking:

You will receive a tracking link via email the moment your tools leave our studio.

30-Day Change of Mind:

We offer a 30-day return window (exceeding the UK legal minimum of 14 days). Items must be unused, in original packaging, and in "as-new" condition.

Faulty Goods:

In the rare event of a defect, you are entitled to a full refund or replacement within 30 days. We will cover all return shipping costs for faulty items.

Defective Nibs:

Occasionally, a pen may arrive dry or a nib maybe scratchy. Contact us within 7 days of purchase with a photo/video of the issue and we will send a replacement immediately.

Exclusions:

Due to the nature of the product, unless faulty we cannot accept returns on opened markers or used paper pads returned.

Digital Goods:

The "Birthday Palette" and other digital downloads are non-refundable once accessed.

How to Start a Return:

Email studio@inkwellartsupplies.com with your order number. We aim to process all refunds to the original payment method within 5–10 business days of receiving the item

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Metallic that actually shows up on dark paper

Most metallic inks look impressive in the bottle and disappointing on the page — the shimmer sinks into the paper and turns into a flat mustard or grey. Kuretake’s mica ink sits on the surface, so the reflective particles catch the light even on black card. That is why calligraphers use it for wedding envelopes, place cards and seasonal greetings, and why illustrators use it for highlights that need to look like metal rather than beige.

Mix your own metallic

Gold and silver can be mixed together for a pale champagne or white-gold. Mix a small amount in a separate dish rather than in either bottle.

Honest Note:

Mica is heavy and settles fast. Shake the bottle thoroughly before use — until no milky binder is visible — and stir or re-shake every few minutes during a session, or the ink will write pale and thin. Many calligraphers decant a small amount into a dinky dip rather than dipping into the bottle. The ink is on the thick side and can build up on fine pointed nibs; wipe the nib every few lines and wash nibs immediately after use, as dried mica ink is hard to shift. Never put it in a fountain pen.

Who is it For?

• Calligraphers addressing wedding envelopes, place cards and invitations — especially on dark stock
• Illustrators adding metallic highlights to finished pieces
• Card makers and journallers working on black or coloured paper
• Hand letterers who want a true metallic from a pointed nib or brush

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUSTIONS (FAQ)

Will it work on black paper?

Yes — this is where it performs best. Both gold and silver stay bright and reflective on black and dark coloured card.

Why is my line coming out pale?

The mica has settled. Shake the bottle hard until it looks fully metallic, and re-shake every few minutes while you work.

Can I use it in a fountain pen?

No. The mica particles will clog the feed. Use dip pens, glass pens and brushes only.

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Kuretake Mica Ink 60ml — Gold & Silver

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