Speedball Fabric Block Printing Ink, 2.5-Ounce, Black
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Painting thinner is what I use.
You could try, but because it's designed to be pressed into the fibers, it's unlikely to stick very well.
Because opaque white is thicker and less translucent (hence the name), it prints solid white over darker fabrics more effectively.
Yes! Pallet knife—it's been a long time since I've done this, and I can't recall what I used to thin it just a tad if necessary—but I did get a lovely lavender with violet and white a few years ago. 😊
Selected User Reviews For Speedball Fabric Block Printing Ink, 2.5-Ounce, Black
Because I adore gold, I decided to give silver a shot. When I first received this tube, I was surprised at how much pressure it seemed to be under, so I opened it up to relieve some of the pressure, which was a bit messy because the ink just shot out of the paint. However, I figured the paint itself would be fine, so I set it aside for later. I pulled it out a few weeks later, and it's now under pressure once more. Initially, I assumed it was simply overfilled; however, I now believe there is a problem. I wish I could go back in time and return it - I'm not pleased!.
THE OPAQUE WHITE, ON THE OTHER HAND, IS NOT ONE OF THEM. I'm a novice when it comes to printing. Having said that, I think Speedball BLACK looks great on fabric. Even after laundering, it will remain in place. br>br>IN THE CASE OF OPAQUE WHITE, I CANNOT SAY THAT. ON COTTON WOVEN, COTTON KNIT, OR POLY/COTTON WOVEN, IT WILL NOT STAY. NO LUCK. br>br>The fabric washed clean of the opaque white. What didn't wash off peeled and piled up to the point where I had to use a lint roller to get rid of the rest. I did, in fact, follow the instructions. br>br> Yes, I used the heat setting method. Yes, I looked up what I was doing wrong on YouTube. No one was talking about Opaque White, so I had to make do with plain white acrylic paint for my project, which isn't perfect but does stay on the fabric after laundering. So, to summarize, I have a tube of Opaque White that I'll gladly give to Speedball in exchange for a full refund. br>br>As I previously stated, black is fine, but Opaque White should be avoided.
It takes a long time to dry. I have fabric that has been printed with a variety of mediums. I chose this for a recent project because I needed something that would produce sharp lines without the use of heat. My blocks have wide stars and hands, so I decided to use this. With woodblocks, I don't think this worked as well. It has a strong adhesiveness. It appears faded when you roll it on the stamp like acrylic. If you apply enough to get a dark print, it will leave peaks/waves in the print's wider areas. This would have worked better if the blocks had been thin line. It also adheres to everything so well that you won't notice it's on your hand until it's too late. It says it dries quickly, but it was still sticky 72 hours later. I emailed speedball customer service, but they kept telling me it dries overnight and never responded to my question about why it was still sticky. Returning to much less expensive alternatives that produce superior results. It's simply more convenient to use the heat setting.
This is my kind of stuff! It dries quickly after about 5 hours, but I've seen this ink hold up well on printed items that have been battered, beaten, and washed a hundred times with a full 24 hour cure. After numerous washes, the color remains vibrant, and even my most heavily used kitchen towels are in excellent condition. Speedball, you have a fantastic product. More colors are needed! More tubes, too!.
I bought it to use with my fabric stamps that I carved myself. Before stamping, I squeezed a small amount of ink onto a piece of glass from an old 8 x 10 frame and spread it out evenly with a rubber brayer roller. The end result is absolutely stunning. It was a breeze to clean up. Water and dish soap were all I needed. It doesn't even leave a stain on your hands when you use it! In any case, this is a product that I strongly recommend.
Speedball Fabric ink has a good tack, covers a rubber or linoleum block well, and still prints a nice clear image on fabric (I'm printing linen, shantung silk, and cotton). It's also not too expensive. In the water, I've tried a variety of different inks. washable variety, printed by hand or with Speedball's small hand press, and this ink performs admirably, penetrating the fabric just enough and yet - incredibly crucial – It is quick to dry! It's easy to clean up with just soap and water, and there are no fumes. It keeps its viscosity in the tube and is far easier to work with than, say, screen printing ink on fabric. On fabric, I usually use aqua wash etching inks, and while the colors are richer, the drying time is excruciatingly long (two weeks). Speedball inks dry in 48 to 72 hours. You won't need to do anything to'set' the color after printing for 72 hours. Wait a few days and see what happens. It has been washed. On fabric, the color holds up well. The disadvantages are as follows: After printing, the color appears to fade as it dries on the fabric, so expect a slight color shift. The ink will look exactly like the color square on the tube when it dries, but it will be lighter. In addition, there are only a few color options. I'm hoping they broaden their range of tubed inks. After being rolled out, the ink dries quickly on the plate. As a result, each print session consumes a significant amount of ink. You can avoid some of this problem by printing in a different way: Either roll the ink into a foam pad to keep it wet, or work more quickly.
When I bought it, it had so much pressure in it that I couldn't even squeeze it. I hadn't used it today because I was nearing the end of my gold tube supply. It had busted at the end when I got it out today, and ink had spilled all over the basket where I keep them. It doesn't surprise me in the least. There was a lot of pressure there, and it eventually gave in, which was not cool.
Block printed tops are created using speedball fabric ink. Most of their inks work well, but the magenta I used changed colors and yellowed when ironed. This has never been done before by any other color. This one should have come with a warning.
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