Humans have been using ink to write stories, record history
and create works of art for thousands of years, and it's only been possible to
do those things thanks to the invention of ink. Plus, even in our modern,
technologically advanced world, ink still plays a vital role, and the ink
industry is still growing.
At Centre Colours, we find the history of ink fascinating
because, without ink, we wouldn't be where we are today. We supply the paint,
ink and coating industries with high-quality ink products, such as bespoke
blend scheme inks and pigment dispersions, at high-value wholesale prices.
If you're a business in need of ink, we're the company to
call, and we can deliver to any location in West Yorkshire with ease thanks to
being located on the Bypass Park Estate in Sherburn in Elmet. Below, we've
detailed some of the most significant dates and events in the history of ink so
that you can see why we think our industry is so fascinating.
· 2500 BC
The precise origins of ink are widely disputed, but most
people agree that ancient Chinese and Egyptian civilisations started developing
ink from carbon particles around 2500 BC. That means that humans have been
using ink almost continuously for over 4,000 years, and our dependency on ink
is far from waning today.
· 4th
Century BC
Over 2,400 years ago, India Ink started to increase in
popularity in China. India Ink was made from pitch, tar and burnt bones and was
transferred to something like paper using a sharp pointed needle.
· First
Centuries BC
Egypt helped make the papyrus scroll popular, which is made
from the pith of a papyrus plant. The Egyptians were one of the earliest
civilisations to document and record history using scribes and ink.
· 6th
Century AD
In Europe, the quill pen started to boom in popularity
around the 6th century AD, and it would remain the most commonly
used writing utensil until the 19th century. The quill pen served as
the inspiration for most of the modern ink pens you find in stores today.
· 1856 AD
William Henry Perkin, an English chemist, discovered
synthetic dyes while searching for a cure for malaria, and said dyes would
later become the basis of dyeing ink.
· Today
Over the past 100 years, we've developed the likes of inkjet
printers, the CMYK process, and advanced ink formulas and solutions such as
pigment dispersions, performance inks and bespoke blend scheme inks. If you're
a business that needs help finding the right ink products, we're the company to
call.
Here at Centre Colours, we're the go-to ink provider for
businesses in Leeds, Bradford and across West Yorkshire, although we have a
vast network of satisfied clients across the UK. We go above and beyond the
call of duty to exceed client expectations, and while we're interested in the
history of ink, we're more focused on ensuring our products are future-proof. Contact us today
on 01977 685
458 to learn more about our advanced ink products, or come and see us in person
at Bypass Park Estate, Leeds, LS25 6EP
