Pébéo Colorex opaque white ink 250 ml

Paint opaque white details or mix lighter pastel shades with Pébéo Colorex White. This water-based white watercolour ink is opaque, while the coloured Colorex inks mainly give transparent effects. You receive one 250 ml bottle. Choose a brush, dip pen, palette and paper separately.

Mixing white or painting white details

Use the white on its own for white lines and areas in illustrations, manga and calligraphy. Add white a little at a time to coloured Colorex ink on a palette to make a pastel shade. More white gives a lighter mix; make a sample beside your original colour to compare them.

Getting started

1. Pour a small amount onto your palette. Use clean tools for different colours to keep the white in the bottle clean.
2. Use neat for opaque accents, or gradually add water on the palette for a more fluid mix. More water reduces coverage.
3. Make a sample on the same paper first and let it dry fully before judging colour and opacity. Close the bottle after use.

Choose paper and tools

Sturdy watercolour paper is a good choice for diluted mixes; Bristol board or card may also suit your illustration. Test how the paper responds to water. Use a brush or a pen that you dip into ink. This white ink is unsuitable for refilling Colorex Markers; choose a suitable transparent Colorex colour for that purpose.

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