{"product_id":"speedball-fabric-screen-printing-ink-violet-8-fl-oz-water-based-for-vibrant-soft-hand-prints","title":"Speedball Fabric Screen Printing Ink — Violet 237 ml, Water-Based for Vibrant Soft-Hand Prints","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeedball 8 fl oz Fabric Screen Printing Ink in Violet is a ready-to-use, water-based ink formulated for vibrant, soft-feel prints on natural and synthetic fabrics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade for artists and small-batch printers, this water-based violet ink blends strong colour payoff with a supple hand and straightforward cleanup. It’s part of a 25-colour line that includes fluorescents, glow-in-the-dark, and process shades so you can build palettes without mixing complex formulas. The non-flammable, low-odour formula rinses with soap and water and becomes permanent on textiles when properly heat set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat fabrics and surfaces can I print with this violet ink?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeedball’s fabric ink was designed for porous textiles and familiar craft substrates. It works well on cotton, polyester, blends, linen, rayon and many other woven and knit fibres. While it also performs on paper and cardboard, avoid nonporous materials like nylon or slick plastics for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecommended: cotton, polycotton blends, rayon, linen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlso suitable: paper, cardboard, artboard projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNot recommended: nylon and other nonporous fabrics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeat-set to achieve permanence on garments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow vibrant and durable are prints made with this violet ink?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pigment load gives bright, even coverage that stays visible after curing. Prints dry to a soft, flexible finish rather than a stiff plastisol feel, making garments comfortable to wear. Durability depends on correct curing: heat setting locks pigments into the fibres for longer-lasting results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh pigment for bold violet colour and good opacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDries to a super-soft hand, preserving fabric drape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeat-cure as directed to maximize washfastness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConsistent viscosity for reliable screen performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow easy is cleanup and handling during production?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the formula is water-based and low-odour, cleanup is simple with soap and warm water while the ink is still wet. The non-flammable composition makes it safer to store and use in small studios and classrooms. Its predictable workability helps reduce screen clogs and makes reclaiming screens less time-consuming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoap-and-water cleanup while wet—no solvents required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow odour and non-flammable for safer studio use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned to maintain consistent flow through screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGood compatibility with standard screen-printing techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for? Speedball’s 8 fl oz violet fabric ink is aimed at artists, hobbyists, art educators, and small-run printers who need dependable colour and a soft finish without solvent cleanup. It’s ideal for T-shirt projects, custom apparel trials, craft prints on paper and cardboard, and classroom screen-printing where safe, easy-to-use materials are preferred. If you need to print on delicate or specialty nonporous fabrics, test first or choose a product recommended for that substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Do I need to heat-set Speedball fabric ink?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. Heat setting is required to make prints permanent and improve wash durability; follow recommended time and temperature for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I mix Speedball fabric colours?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: You can blend colours within the Speedball line to create custom shades; test mixes on scrap fabric before full runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Speedball","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55251295994193,"sku":"B0010DUS8K","price":29.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/speedball-front-packaging.jpg?v=1791643050","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/speedball-fabric-screen-printing-ink-violet-8-fl-oz-water-based-for-vibrant-soft-hand-prints","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}