Speedball Fabric Screen Printing Ink 8 oz Peacock Blue — Water-Based, Soft-Hand, High Coverage

Speedball Fabric Screen Printing Ink in 8-ounce Peacock Blue is a water-based screen printing ink that delivers vivid colour, excellent coverage, and a soft hand on a wide range of fabrics.

Engineered for artists, small studios, and DIY makers, this non-flammable, low-odour ink gives reliable results on cotton, polyester, blends, linen, rayon and many other textiles (avoid nonporous fabrics like nylon). It cleans up easily with soap and water, carries the AP safety seal, and becomes permanent when properly heat set. The Peacock Blue shade is part of Speedball's 25-colour palette that includes fluorescents, glow-in-the-dark, and process-ready hues.

How will this ink perform on different fabrics?

This water-based formula was formulated to adhere well and lay down evenly across natural and many synthetic fibres. Prints dry to a soft, wearable finish rather than feeling stiff or plasticky, making it suitable for apparel and soft goods. For best durability, heat-set according to fabric type and ink thickness.

• High-opacity pigment for strong coverage on light and medium fabrics
• Soft-hand finish after heat cure—less noticeable feel on garments
• Works on cotton, polyester, blends, linen, rayon and other porous textiles
• Not recommended for nonporous materials like nylon

What steps are needed to get a permanent print?

Permanent adhesion relies on thorough drying and proper heat setting. Allow the printed area to fully air dry or flash dry, then apply heat according to garment fibre and ink thickness—typical methods include a heat press, conveyor dryer or household iron. Follow standard curing times to lock pigments into the fabric for washfast results.

• Air dry or flash-cure until tack-free before full heat cure
• Use a heat press, conveyor dryer, or iron at recommended temperatures
• Test cure on a scrap piece to confirm washfastness before full production
• Proper curing makes prints permanent and wash-resistant

How easy is it to use and clean up?

Speedball’s fabric ink was designed for straightforward studio use with a smooth, consistent viscosity that prints well from screens and stencils. Because it’s water-based and low-odour, cleanup requires only soap and warm water—no solvents—reducing studio ventilation needs and hazardous-waste concerns. The AP seal indicates the pigments meet accepted safety standards for artistic use.

• Smooth, consistent handling for predictable pulls and registration
• Soap-and-water cleanup—no harsh solvents required
• Low odour and non-flammable for safer studio conditions
• AP-seal pigments suitable for art and craft applications

Can I mix colours or use special effects with this ink?

The Peacock Blue mixes cleanly with other water-based Speedball colours to expand your palette or to create subtle tints and gradients. You can achieve special finishes by pairing it with additives formulated for soft-hand or discharge processes, though results vary by fabric. Always run small tests when blending or adding modifiers.

• Compatible with other Speedball water-based colours for custom shades
• Mix small test batches to check colour and cure behavior
• Works with common screen printing techniques like halftones and overlays
• Use approved additives only and re-test curing after mixing

Who is this for: Artists, independent apparel brands, educators, and hobbyists who want a dependable, low-odour water-based screen printing ink that yields bright Peacock Blue colour, excellent coverage, and a soft, wearable finish. It’s particularly well suited to small-batch production, classroom settings, and makers seeking easy cleanup and AP-seal safety standards.