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product_id: 48380068
title: "Bombay India Ink, 1.0 oz, Set of 12 (Set 1)"
brand: "dr. ph. martin's"
price: "$263"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Dr. Ph. Martin's"
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# 12 vibrant, mixable colors 1.0 oz precision dropper bottles Lightfast, waterproof & permanent Bombay India Ink, 1.0 oz, Set of 12 (Set 1)

**Brand:** dr. ph. martin's
**Price:** $263
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art game with colors that won’t quit!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Bombay India Ink, 1.0 oz, Set of 12 (Set 1) by dr. ph. martin's
- **How much does it cost?** $263 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- dr. ph. martin's enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dr. ph. martin's brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Enduring Brilliance:** Experience lightfast, waterproof, and permanent inks that stand the test of time.
- • **Gift-Ready Elegance:** Beautifully packaged set perfect for gifting or elevating your creative workspace.
- • **Artist-Grade Quality:** Crafted in the USA with the finest ground pigments for professional results.
- • **Vivid Spectrum Mastery:** Unlock 12 richly pigmented, blend-ready inks for limitless creativity.
- • **Precision Dropper Bottles:** Control every drop with 1.0 oz glass bottles designed for mess-free mixing.

## Overview

Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India Ink Set 1 includes twelve 1.0 oz glass bottles with droppers and a mixing palette, featuring vibrant, lightfast, waterproof, and permanent inks made from premium pigments in the USA—ideal for artists seeking professional-grade, richly pigmented colors that blend seamlessly and last a lifetime.

## Description

Set of 12, 1.0 oz glass bottles with droppers and mixing palette

Review: Beautiful bright colours - I was pretty new to using India ink when I got these, so it felt like quite a leap to get the big set. I wasn’t disappointed though. They would make a beautiful gift, as they are presented so nicely in the packaging too. The colours are vivid and have been fun to use either neat, out of the jar, or diluted with water in refillable pens. I like that these have a dropper and worth paying a bit extra for as it’s very handy. Only downside I’ve found is that the ink has a sheen to it, so if you’ve used it undiluted, it’s not always easy to add colour pencil or pen over the top. If you’re not sure you’ll use them and are totally new to India inks, it might be a good idea to try different types of inks/watercolours before splurging on a big set.
Review: Excellent Inks I was on the fence with these - Very rich pigment I was on the fence with these because For such a small bottle To the price But I decided to purchase them They mix very well together to make new colours they last a long time because you only need a few drops and you can Mix with water to get different tinting strengths excellent will buy again

## Features

- Set of 12, 1.0 oz glass bottles with droppers and mixing palette
- Vibrant India inks made from the finest ground pigments
- Lightfast, permanent, and waterproof when dry
- 24 unique colors available across two different sets
- Made in the USA

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0056AE8G6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 451,149 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 2,265 in Paints |
| Brand | Dr. Ph. Martin's |
| Colour | Set 1 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,418) |
| Date First Available | 1 Nov. 2011 |
| Ink Colour | Brown |
| Item Weight | 1.09 kg |
| Manufacturer | Salis International, Inc. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BOMB10OZSET1 |
| Material Type | Glass |
| Model Number | BOMB10OZSET1 |
| Number of Items | 12 |
| Product Dimensions | 25.4 x 25.4 x 5.08 cm; 1.09 kg |
| Size | 30 ml |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Dr. Ph. Martin's
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00090385480016
- **Item volume:** 30 Millilitres
- **Package information:** Bottle
- **Paint type:** Watercolour

## Images

![Bombay India Ink, 1.0 oz, Set of 12 (Set 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91-EcVXSMnL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the difference difference between the Bombay ink and the hydrous watercolor?**
A: The Hydrus Watercolor can be reactivated with water after it's dry, and the Bombay Ink is waterproof. While wet, both act very similarly. Both are pigmented and do not use dyes, so neither will fade for many years, and both possess very similar transparency. Hydrus Watercolor will not clog pens because it readily dissolves in water.

**Q: Can these inks be used with dip pens for calligraphy?**
A: The Dr. PH Martin's Bombay India Inks can be ussed with dip pens for Calligraphy. They should not, however, be used in fountain pens, as it will clog them quickly, and the clean up effort is nearly impossible.

**Q: if you are a watercolorist, have you tried these, alongside more traditional wc paints? if so, how well did they perform together? (thank you)**
A: I've used these with both professional Holbein paint and student grade Winsor & Newton paint. They blend, mix and lift just the same.

**Q: How do you apply the ink?**
A: I use these inks as a permanent watercolor.  I allow the first layer to draw before the next.  All layers are very diluted.  It's a very concentrated ink and will go a long way.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful bright colours
*by J***H on 16 May 2024*

I was pretty new to using India ink when I got these, so it felt like quite a leap to get the big set. I wasn’t disappointed though. They would make a beautiful gift, as they are presented so nicely in the packaging too. The colours are vivid and have been fun to use either neat, out of the jar, or diluted with water in refillable pens. I like that these have a dropper and worth paying a bit extra for as it’s very handy. Only downside I’ve found is that the ink has a sheen to it, so if you’ve used it undiluted, it’s not always easy to add colour pencil or pen over the top. If you’re not sure you’ll use them and are totally new to India inks, it might be a good idea to try different types of inks/watercolours before splurging on a big set.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Inks I was on the fence with these
*by J***N on 21 July 2022*

Very rich pigment I was on the fence with these because For such a small bottle To the price But I decided to purchase them They mix very well together to make new colours they last a long time because you only need a few drops and you can Mix with water to get different tinting strengths excellent will buy again

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Intense Colour!
*by M***S on 4 April 2021*

These inks really are a pleasure to work with, intensely colourful and smooth to work with they really do inject a massive dose of colour into my work and take it to the “next Level” -if you have the money available I would definitely advise that you get both sets .

## Frequently Bought Together

- Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India Ink (Set 1) Ink Set, 1.0 oz, Set 1 Colors, 1 Set of 12 Bottles
- Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India Ink (Set 2) Ink Set, 1.0 oz, Set 2 Colors, 1 Set of 12 Bottles.
- Dr. Ph. Martin's Iridescent Calligraphy Color (11R) Ink Bottle, Copper Plate Gold

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