or dip pens. India ink is h2o soluble, having said that you could find water resistant India ink, that has shellac inside the mixture. If you'd like to blend inks or thin them utilizing water, I would also advocate obtaining a metal palette which is not going to stain. https://beaullphc.ampedpages.com/the-2-minute-rule-for-ink-drawing-for-beginners-63807123