What is the Speedball Screen Printing Introductory Kit?
The Speedball Screen Printing Introductory Kit is a starter screen printing set containing a 10 x 14 inch wooden screen frame, squeegee, inks, stencil-making materials, cleaning solution and supporting tools.
What screen printing methods can be used with this kit?
The kit supports both the Paper Stencil method and the Drawing Fluid/Screen Filler method of screen printing.
What size screen frame is included?
The kit includes a 10 x 14 inch Speedball wooden screen frame.
What inks are included in the Speedball Introductory Kit?
It includes 4 oz fabric screen printing inks in Black and Red, plus a 4 oz Black Acrylic Screen Printing Ink.
Can this kit be used for fabric screen printing?
Yes. The included fabric screen printing inks are intended for fabric applications when used according to Speedball's instructions.
Can the kit be used for printing on paper?
Yes. The kit supports paper stencil and screen printing applications on paper and other suitable surfaces. Fabric inks can also be used on paper and cardboard.
What tools are included besides the screen and inks?
The kit includes a Red Baron Squeegee, round brush, craft sticks, utility knife, paper pad, Drawing Fluid, Screen Filler, Speed Clean and an instruction guide.
Is the Speedball Introductory Kit suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is designed as an introduction to two accessible screen printing methods and provides the core materials needed to begin experimenting.
What is the difference between Paper Stencil and Drawing Fluid/Screen Filler methods?
Paper Stencil uses a cut paper stencil to create the printing image, while Drawing Fluid/Screen Filler allows more detailed, hand-drawn or painterly designs to be developed on the screen.
Can the inks in the kit be mixed?
Speedball inks can be mixed to create additional colours, although Speedball recommends following the appropriate ink system and application instructions.
