Turning waste
into inspiration.
Lousy Ink was founded on the idea that you can make
your mark on the world without leaving a mark on the planet.
Made possible though our collaboration with Close The Loop
and Planet Ark, we give printer cartridge inks a second chance
to feature in your next masterpiece.
Founded and proudly made in Melbourne, Australia.
Make your
own rainbow.
A DIY colour mixing kit of 4 x water-based pigment inks (cyan, magenta, yellow and black) made from 100% recycled printer cartridge waste.
Follow the colour formulas in the manual to mix your own palette.
Includes 4 x 30ml CMYK inks with droppers and a colour mixing manual.
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Never bin a marker again.
Our Lousy Scribblers are easy to refill pump-action markers filled with water-based pigment ink made from recycled printer cartridge waste. Choose a replaceable 2mm bullet or 6mm chisel tip and refill with any Lousy Ink colour.
Available in 17 colours, hand-filled in the Lousy Lab.
Also available empty, to fill with your own ink.
Made for messy thoughts and thoughtful messes.
By Artists → For Artists.
Locally made.
Globally minded.
Thanks to our newly designed paper tubes, we're now
shipping worldwide. Our friends overseas now have access
to a more sustainable way of making their mark.
Be your
own printer.
Made from 100% recycled plastic and filled
with our recycled ink, the Lousy-Liner
puts a mini-printer in the palm of your hand.
Founded by two artists, Lousy puts as much
energy into helping the planet as we do
helping our fellow artists.
