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Printing ink production history

Although the history of the origin and use of the compound dates back to centuries BC, many consider Gutenberg to be the inventor of this compound and widely used substance

The role of the Chinese and Phoenicians in the production of printing ink

Printing ink has long been used in both blue and non-blue. Blue inks first appeared in China about 300 BC. To produce this compound, the Chinese used lamp soot instead of pigment, animal glue or vegetable gum instead of glue, and water instead of solvent

In addition to the Chinese, the Phoenicians also obtained the purple form of species of mollusks using the dye. This color was very rare and expensive and had a special royal use. Blue inks were often used to write manuscripts and print wood carvings

Gutenberg's role in the production of printing inks

With the advent of the printing industry, Gutenberg began producing non-aqueous inks. He did not consider blue inks suitable for printing. Because they did not fit well on metal letters. For this reason, he tried to provide a suitable and durable ink for the printing press

Gutenberg produced printing inks using natural flaxseed, resin, soot, and soap. Many Gutenberg printers used coal soot instead of pigment. This caused the compound to turn brown over time. Five hundred years later, the inks made by Gutenberg still retain their black metallic appearance.