Speedball Fabric Screen Printing Ink 8 oz — Blue, Water-Based, Soft-Hand Permanent

Speedball Fabric Screen Printing Ink, 8-ounce (Blue), is a water-based print ink that delivers vibrant, durable colour with a soft hand and soap-and-water cleanup.

Engineered for screen printers, crafters, and textile artists, this blue 8 oz jar from Speedball brings rich pigmentation and dependable coverage to cotton, polyester, blends, linen, rayon, and many other woven and knit fabrics. The formula is non-flammable, low-odour, AP-seal certified for safety, and becomes permanent after proper heat setting. It also works well on paper and cardboard for mixed-media projects.

How well does this ink print on different fabrics?

The ink is formulated for excellent adhesion and coverage on natural and synthetic fibres, producing vibrant results across multiple textiles. It yields a soft, flexible finish when heat set, avoiding the stiff feel of some plastisol inks.

• Performs on cotton, poly/cotton blends, linen, rayon, and many synthetic blends.
• Not recommended for nonporous fabrics such as nylon.
• Maintains colour intensity on light and dark grounds when used with appropriate underbasing or mixing.
• Also suitable for paper and cardboard craft prints.

What do I need to make prints permanent and soft-feeling?

To achieve permanence and a super-soft hand, prints must be properly heat set or cured per Speedball’s guidelines. Heat setting melts or bonds the binder into fibres, locking colour and flexibility into the fabric.

• Allow prints to air-dry if possible before heat setting for best results.
• Use a flash dryer, conveyor dryer, or household iron following recommended temperature and timing.
• Test on sample fabric to dial in temperature and time for soft-hand finish.

How easy is cleanup, and are there safety considerations?

Cleanup is simple: because this is a water-based formula, most screens and tools wash clean with soap and warm water before the ink cures. The product is non-flammable and carries an AP safety seal, minimizing offensive odours and solvent exposure in studio settings.

• Wash up with soap and warm water while ink is wet.
• Use screen reclaim products for fully cured ink when needed.
• Store sealed and avoid freezing or prolonged extreme heat to preserve consistency.

Which colours and creative uses work best with this ink?

Speedball offers this formula in 25 distinct colours, including fluorescents, glow-in-the-dark, and process shades, letting artists mix custom hues or layer special effects. The balanced viscosity and coverage make it suitable for single-colour runs, multicolour registration, and experimental mixed-media pieces.

• Available in 25 colours: standard, fluorescent, glow, and process tones.
• Mixable for extended palettes and custom shades.
• Works for apparel, posters, tote bags, home decor, and paper projects.

Who is this for? Speedball Fabric Screen Printing Ink in 8 oz blue is tailored to hobbyists, art students, small studios, and professional printmakers who need a reliable, easy-to-use water-based ink with strong colour payoff and a soft hand. Choose this ink if you want washable, low-odour prints with simple cleanup and flexible post-print handling for garments, accessories, and paper crafts.