<p>Yes, inkjet ink works with brushes. It's thinner than the usual ink for dip pens, but give it a try. I haven't broken open cartridges to get it, but used the ink from a refill kit. Because they're pure, primary colours, you can theoretically mix any other colour from them, just as the printer does. You can certainly get strong, saturated shades.</p>

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<p>My Canon All-In-One Photosmart printer can't be repaired and I still have ink in the cartridges. Can I use the ink from the Photosmart inkjet cartridges for my dip calligraphy pens or with paint brushes?   </p>

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If they're otherwise junk, you should try it and let us know.  I susoect the answer is yes.  You may need to dilute them and knowing what with could be tricky.  Breaking in to the cartridges can be awkward and potentially messy
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Can I use the ink from the Photosmart inkjet cartridges for my dip calligraphy pens?
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# Can I use the ink from the Photosmart inkjet cartridges for my dip calligraphy pens?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-08-14)

My Canon All-In-One Photosmart printer can't be repaired and I still have ink in the cartridges. Can I use the ink from the Photosmart inkjet cartridges for my dip calligraphy pens or with paint brushes?

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: If they're otherwise junk, you should try it and let us know.  I susoect the answer is yes.  You may need to dilute them and knowing what with could be tricky.  Breaking in to the cartridges can be awkward and potentially messy  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2017-08-20. Score: 5

Yes, inkjet ink works with brushes. It's thinner than the usual ink for dip pens, but give it a try. I haven't broken open cartridges to get it, but used the ink from a refill kit. Because they're pure, primary colours, you can theoretically mix any other colour from them, just as the printer does. You can certainly get strong, saturated shades.


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