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Printmaking Inks

42 printmaking inks from Speedball, Leoball, Bobblebro and more.

Recommended Printmaking Inks

Bobblebro

Black

+Water-soluble formula for block printing
+Black ink in a 2.6 fl oz capacity
+Suited to linocut printing work
−Smaller 2.6 fl oz volume for heavy printing use
No price recorded yet.
Leoball

1.25 oz

+Water-soluble block printing ink starter set
+Includes black, red, blue and yellow for mixing
+1.25-ounce tubes suit small block printing projects
−Small 1.25-ounce tubes run out quickly on large prints
No price recorded yet.
Speedball

Yellow

+Non-toxic water soluble formula
+Large 1 lb jar for extended printing sessions
+Compact 3.4 by 3.7 inch jar footprint
−Single color per jar
No price recorded yet.
Speedball

White, 32 oz

+Large 32 oz bottle for extended printing
+Acrylic formula for screen printing
+Opaque white for printing on dark surfaces
−Large bottle is heavy to store and handle
No price recorded yet.
Speedball

White

+Oil-based block ink for detailed printmaking
+37 cc tube holds a moderate amount of ink
+White ink prints light marks on dark paper
−Oil-based ink requires solvent for cleanup
No price recorded yet.
Speedball

Black, 8 oz

+Oil based relief ink for block printing
+Black ink for strong contrast in prints
+8 oz bottle for medium-sized printing projects
−Oil based ink requires solvent for cleanup
No price recorded yet.
Cranfield

Black

+Washable relief ink for easier cleanup
+150ml capacity for longer printing sessions
+Oil-based formula for relief printmaking
No price recorded yet.
Speedball
+Oil-based formula for permanent prints
+Starter set designed for professional printing
+AP Certified for safety in classroom settings
No price recorded yet.
Speedball

White

+Water-soluble formula cleans up with water
+Non-toxic and AP certified for school use
+2.5 fl oz capacity for small projects
No price recorded yet.
Speedball

Yellow

+Water-soluble formula cleans up with water
+Non-toxic and AP certified for school use
+8 fl oz capacity for larger projects
No price recorded yet.
Speedball

White, 8 oz

+8 ounce container holds a large amount of ink
+Opaque white ink for printing on dark fabric
+Pearly iridescent effect for a shimmering printed surface
No price recorded yet.
Speedball

Black, 8 oz

+8 ounce container of black relief ink
+Supergraphic black for bold, high-contrast prints
+Designed for relief and block printing
No price recorded yet.
Speedball

Blue, 5 oz

+5 ounce tube of blue block printing ink
+Water soluble for easy cleanup
+Suits block printing on paper and fabric
No price recorded yet.
Akua

Black, 2 oz

+Water-based formula for intaglio printmaking
+Compact 2-ounce size for small printing projects
−Only one color in the jar, so no mixing range
No price recorded yet.
Amaco

Blue, 8 oz

+Ceramic printing ink for printing on clay surfaces
+Generous 8-ounce, 236 mL capacity
−Designed for ceramic surfaces, not paper or fabric
No price recorded yet.
Falling in Art

4 oz

+Permanent fabric ink for T-shirt and silk printing
−Fabric-specific ink, not suited to paper printmaking
No price recorded yet.
Lefranc Bourgeois

Black, 2 oz

+Water-washable professional printing ink
+Professional-grade printing ink for printmaking work
−Smaller 60 mL volume for large projects
No price recorded yet.
Leoball

1.25 oz

+Eight 1.25-ounce tubes in one pack
−Small 1.25-ounce tubes run out quickly on large prints
No price recorded yet.
Leoball

1.25 oz

+Starter set with 1.25-ounce tubes
−Small 1.25-ounce tubes run out quickly on large prints
No price recorded yet.

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