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Speedball · Relief inks for paper and fabric

Black water-soluble paper block ink, 5 fl oz

Speedball black water-soluble block ink tube
Speedball black water-soluble block ink tube

Compatibility and working details

Color
Black
Maker size
5 fl oz
Ink
Water-soluble relief ink for paper
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When to choose it

Choose this tube if a print edition uses the same black throughout, such as a series of one-color cards. The nominal five-fluid-ounce size gives more black than the small tube in a multicolor set. Proof the image and paper before estimating how much of the tube the run will use.

Speedball lists this ink for paper block printing with soap-and-water cleanup. Its separate fabric ink is the one to compare for a textile you plan to wash. If you need a black key block plus several accent colors, compare the four-color set.

Specifications

Brand
Speedball
Construction
Single ink tube
Work task
Ink
Model
003600
Color
Black
Maker size
5 fl oz
Ink
Water-soluble relief ink for paper
Tool cleanup
Soap and water per maker
Amazon.com reference
B0017D92TO

Fit and buying advice

Choose for repeated paper prints in black. Check the exact formulation if shopping for fabric ink.

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Documentation

Questions about this product

How much more black does this give than the four-color paper kit?

The catalog lists five fluid ounces here and 1.25 in the black tube of the four-color ink set.

Can I use it for a tote bag that will be washed?

Choose a fabric-specific block ink for that use. Speedball lists this formula for paper.

How can I avoid buying more black than I need?

Start by estimating the printed area and number of impressions, then proof with your real block and paper.

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