Speedball - Oil-based Block Printing Ink Starter Set

Oil-based Block Printing Ink Starter Set

Six professional inks deliver permanent, waterproof prints on paper and fabric

Black, white, plus primary and secondary colors that mix to expand your palette considerably. The extended open time lets you work methodically through multi-block prints or larger editions without rushing against fast-drying formulations.

These inks maintain their color over time rather than darkening or shifting as they cure, critical for edition consistency and archival stability. Once dry, prints resist water and remain permanent on both paper and fabric substrates. The formulation requires mineral spirits or similar solvents for cleanup, plan your workspace accordingly, but the superior print quality justifies the extra consideration. Speedball manufactures these inks to ACMI AP non-toxic standards despite being oil-based.

The color selection covers fundamental mixing needs: primaries for custom color development, secondaries for immediate use, plus black for contrast and white for tinting or overprinting. Whether you're printing linocuts, woodblocks, or collagraphs, these tubes provide enough ink for substantial experimentation while you develop your printing practice.