Question 1

Is this ink consider plastisol or water based?

Accepted Answer

This ink is water-based.  Very easy to use in a paint-on-fabric application, which is how I use it.

Question 2

Does it have to be heat set?  If yes, do you have a fabric ink that does not have to be heat set?

Accepted Answer

This is from Speedball's website and is their "Instructions" on Heat Setting:

"When printing on fabric, first make sure you are printing with inks
made for fabric printing. Other water-based inks will just wash
right out when put through the laundry. After printing on fabric
your ink will dry, but you still need to “cure” your ink to the fabric,
also known as heat setting. Speedball water-based fabric inks
can be cured by using a household iron. Check your iron settings
compared to the fabric you printed on. Use only fabrics that can
be subjected to temperatures of at least 275°-375° F. Do not use
nonporous fabrics such as nylon. Place a piece of paper (simple
copy paper is best) over top of your printed design and cure with
a hot iron for 1-2 minutes."

https://www.speedballart.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-Screen-Printing-Instructional-Booklet.pdf

Question 3

must this paint be mixed with any medium or can i use straight out the jar?

Accepted Answer

It does not have to be mixed with any mediums unless you want to extend the paint or make it more transparent.

Question 4

I want to paint stripes on cotton fabric for table runners and am wondering if it will bleed? I will be taping off the fabric and dont want bleeding.

Accepted Answer

I would use contact paper if you do not want the lines to bleed. I use contact paper for stencils and the are crisp and sharp.

ASIN	B001038NLY
Best Sellers Rank	#877 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #2 in Printmaking Inks
Brand	Speedball
Brand Name	Speedball
Container Type	Jar
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 7,365 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00651032045608
Ink Color	Black
Item Type Name	Fabric Screen Printing Ink
Item Volume	8 Fluid Ounces
Item Weight	18.14 g
Manufacturer	Speedball
Manufacturer Part Number	004560
Model Number	4560
Number of Items	1
Package Information	Jar
Paint Type	Water-based
UPC	799198596166 713356669394 651032045608
Unit Count	8.0 Fluid Ounces
Volume	8 Fluid Ounces

Speedball Fabric Screen Printing Ink, 8-Ounce, Black for T-Shirt and Silkscreen Printmaking

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