A sterile 360 ml solution for fine adjustment of the viscosity and consistency of Intenze inks — essentially an ultra-purified water-based carrier with minimal preservatives. It is designed for artists who want total control over ink flow: it slightly thins inks that have thickened during storage, improves flow when working with very fine needles or at low voltage, and rehydrates inks that have lost water through evaporation. It is not a classic wash diluent, but a fine-tuning tool, drop by drop.
What is the difference between Distilled Mixer and Color Mixing Solution — which one do I choose?▾
Distilled Mixer is a simple medium (ultra-purified water with minimal preservatives), for fine adjustments of 1-3 drops in the ink cap: you adjust the flow, slightly thin a thickened ink. Color Mixing Solution contains active dispersion agents, identical to those in inks, and is designed for significant dilutions (1:1 and above), keeping the pigment uniformly dispersed. In short: fine tuning = Distilled Mixer, major dilution = Color Mixing Solution. Both have their place on the work station, but they are not interchangeable.
Can I make shading washes (grey wash) with Distilled Mixer?▾
It is not recommended. For shading there is Special Shading Solution, which contains agents that facilitate uniform ink penetration into the skin, optimized for shading techniques. Distilled Mixer is purely a viscosity adjuster — used for washes it will give inferior results. If you just want a slightly more fluid ink for better flow, it's the right choice; if you want diluted tones for shading, it's not.
How much do I add so as not to ruin the ink?▾
Start with 1 drop in the standard ink cap, mix well and test. Usually 1-3 drops are sufficient. The practical limit is 10-20% of the ink volume — beyond this threshold, pigments may separate because the solution does not contain strong dispersion agents. If you need a larger dilution, switch to Color Mixing Solution. Add gradually and test on artificial skin before the client.
Can't I just use distilled water from the pharmacy, since it's cheaper?▾
It's not worth the risk. Distilled water from the pharmacy is sterile at packaging, but it contains no preservatives — after opening it can be quickly colonized by microorganisms. Distilled Mixer has preservatives that prevent microbiological growth, it is produced in the USA under GMP standards, compliant with EU REACH, sterilized and has a traceable batch. The cost difference is negligible compared to the risk of introducing an uncontrolled liquid into a procedure that opens the skin.
Does it work with inks from other brands, not just Intenze?▾
The product is designed and tested as a carrier for Intenze inks — there the behavior is predictable. Inks from other manufacturers have different formulas and dispersion systems, so the result is not guaranteed. If you still want to try, do it in minimal quantity, in a single ink cap, and check homogeneity and behavior on artificial skin before working; as a general rule, the safest remains the diluent recommended by the respective ink manufacturer.
How long is the 360 ml bottle good for after opening and how do I store it?▾
The shelf life after opening is 12-18 months, and since consumption is by drops, a single artist easily covers 6-12 months of work from one bottle. To keep it in good condition: close it immediately after each use, do not touch the bottle mouth to anything, handle it with gloves and store it in a clean place away from heat. Note the opening date on the label — at this volume, the date is more likely to expire before the product, not the other way around.
