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»Koh-I-Noor
Syringe Pressure Pen Cleaning Kit
For cleaning drawing points used in all Koh-I-Noor Technical
Pens. Kit contains syringe pressure cleaning bulb, and one 2
oz. bottle of Rapido-Eze Cleaning Solution. Also includes a
connector so that the unit can also be used as an ink-flow starter
for the drawing points. |
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Koh-I-Noor Syringe Pressure Pen Cleaning Kit syringe pressure
cleaning bulb
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It takes a clean sharp nib to produce clean sharp strokes.”
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John
Shyvers, The Calligrapher's Handbook
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new nib should be cleaned from grease and factory-applied anti-corrosive
lacquer before the ink will flow evenly. Some artists recommend sucking
on a new nib to get it ready for ink. Manufacturers recommend immersing
the nib in boiling water. An alternative is holding the nib briefly
in the flame of a lighted match — but
be careful — the
heat can alter the temper of the nib. |
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remove factory oil from a new nib, dip the nib into liquid gum arabic,
rub with soft cloth, and wipe clean. (Tip from Cyberscribes) |
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must be kept clean during use or the ink will not flow freely. They
should be wiped with a soft rag and afterwards washed and dried to
prevent corrosion. The best way to clean lettering or drawing  nibs
is to scrub them gently with a wet toothbrush. Crusted pen nibs should
be scraped or brushed clean before using. Use a scalpel or an X-acto
knife. A fiberglass brush and a Swiss Army knife is also useful.
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X-ACTO No. 1Craft Knife w/ 5 No. 11 Blades 
— Buy X-acto knives and blades from joann.com |
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 Fiberglass
Brush 
Remove dried ink and paint from your nibs with a fiberglass brush.
Eastwood's Rust Brush has a tough fiberglass core [Designed to remove
rust and dirt from chips and scratches on your auto] You can buy the
fiberglass brush from our US advertiser, the Eastwood Company |
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 Fibreglass
Rust Brush Replacement Tips 2 Pk Get
a Pack of 2 Replacement Fiberglass Refills for the Fiberglass Rust
Brush [CLICK HERE] |
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 Windex
Glass Cleaner —
A Window Cleaning fluid that contain ammonia works great for cleaning
steel pen nibs.
 I
use Zippo lighter
fluid for cleaning drawing boards and for removing residues from
stickers, labels and adhesive tape. Felt tip pens with spirit-based
ink can sometimes be revived with a few drops of lighter fuel.
 WD-40
— This petroleum-based lubricant is excellent for loosening
nibs that are stuck in the penholder. It is also great for removing
adhesives.
 CRC
5-56 is another useful multi purpose lubricant.
 Createx
Airbrush Cleaner 8 oz. bottle Some
airbrush cleaners are great for cleaning nibs. Removes dried color
without leaving any residue. May be diluted with one part water
to one part cleaner. Buy it from MisterArt.com
 WAM
is a home-made nib cleaning formula I read about in the Cyberscribes
mailing list. Mix equal parts of Water,
Ammonia and Methylated
spirits.
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nibs and brushes: Clean wet brushes with soap & water. Clean dried
acrylic paint with acetone, denatured alcohol or equivalent product.
»From clothing: While paint
is wet, clean with water and/or window cleaner. Dried acrylic paint
is permanent on fabric. |
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is acrylic paint? Read more on the Liquitex
web site. |
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  WARNING!
Some solvents are highly flammable. The cleaning solutions and fumes
are toxic and breathing them can be hazardous to your health. Always
read the product labels!
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 Staedtler
Ultrasonic Cleaner ultrasonic cleaner 746 710
— Compact unit with leak-proof stainless steel tank. Quiet
solid-state circuitry. 80 watts, 42,000 energy waves per second. Includes
100cc Staedtler Mars Pen Cleaning Solution Concentrate. For cleaning
technical pens, plotter points and airbrush parts. |
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Order the Staedtler Ultrasonic Cleaner from MisterArt.com |
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 Hard
Black Arkansas stones provide the most highly polished finish possible
from any Arkansas stone. |
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 Sharpening
Stone Comparison
»Arkansas,
Washita, India, Ceramic, Japanese, Crystolon... Read about different
stone types and check out Woodcraft Supply Corp.'s Stone
Comparison Chart. This chart compares approximate abrasive grits
of American and Japanese stones. »Read
more |
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 Crocus
Cloth
»The
writing edge of a nib can be smoothed fy finishing with a fine polishing
cloth such as the "Crystal Bay Crocus Cloth" manufactured
by 3M. |
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"Nib-resharpening
is a valuable skill which
may be acquired with practice." John Shyvers |
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 Calligrapher's
Handbook
Heather
Child (editor)
Society Of Scribes and Illuminators
ISBN 0800811984
»This
outstanding work on contemporary calligraphy contains 18 authoritative
articles by leading calligraphers. In
an illustrated article by John Shyvers, the process of sharpening
and shaping of broad metal nibs on a fine India or Arkansas stone
is thoroughly described.
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 0800811984:Product
Link on Barnes & Noble.com.
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CRC
Industries and CRC
Industries Europe manufactures a wide range of chemical products. |
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Createx
Colors — Finely crafted colors, dyes & pigments since
1978. |
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Liquitex
— Liquitex was the first water-based acrylic paint invented. |
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Staedtler
—
Manufacturer of writing instruments, art supplies, design and drafting
instruments and ink jet refill systems (US
site) |
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Swann-Morton
— Manufacturer of surgical scalpel blades, handles and disposable
scalpels. |
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3M
— Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company. |
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Victorinox
— The Original Swiss Army Knife. |
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WD-40
— According to the Duct
Tape Guys, you only need Duct Tape and WD-40 in your toolbox.
If it's not stuck and it's supposed to be — Duct Tape
it! If it's stuck and it's not supposed to be — WD-40
it! |
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Windex
— Original Glass Cleaner — America's #1
glass cleaner! |
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X-acto
— A division of the Hunt Corporation, makers of X-acto
blades, trimmers, knives, and much more... |
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Zippo
Manufacturing Co is the maker of the world famous windproof lighter. |
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Nibs.tk
Steel Pen Nibs (dip pens, quills)... |
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Gum
Arabic — Information, Ink Recipes, Supplies... |
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US
Navy Illustrator Draftsman — Pen Care in the Navy Drafting
Shops |
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Woodturning
— How to make your own Fountain Pen or Pencil. |
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Pen
links — Dip pens, Nibs, Pen points, Collections
and Information, Steel Pens, Vintage nib sources — dealers, manufacturers. |
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Fountain
Pen Links
Fountain Pens, Pencils, Drafting instruments
and more... |
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Pearls
of Wisdom — In June 2001, Cyberscribes from around
the world, shared their most valuable tips. Nancy Grossenbacher of
Portland, Oregon compiled the lists. |
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