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1. Speedball Water-Soluble Block Printing Ink Set 4 Bold Colors With Satiny Finish - 1.25 FL OZ Tubes
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INDUSTRY LEADING PRINTING INK - These block printing inks receive rave reviews from artists and students for good reason. Included are black, red, blue and yellow inks that are all ground and milled to the perfect consistencyCREATE GORGEOUS PRINTS - The water-soluble printmaking ink is ideal for block and relief printing. Use this premium ink on linoleum, wood, Speedy-Cut Easy, Speedy-Cut, Speedy-Carve and Polyprint
INK HAS EXCELLENT TACK - This printing inks in this set all have nice tack which ensures even coverage and allows you to produce consistent, spectacular results every time
QUICK, EASY CLEAN UP - There is no messy clean up when using this block printing ink. When you are done with your project the ink will come right off you using soap and water
AP CERTIFIED - The Speedball Block Printing Ink Set is safe for adults and children to use. It is ACMI AP Certified and conforms to ASTM D-4236
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The Speedball Water-Soluble Block Printing Ink is the industry leader and a favorite among artists and students. These premium printmaking inks are all ground and milled to the perfect consistency which create bold prints that dry to a rich, satiny finish. Included in this set are 1.25 fluid ounce tubes of black, red, blue and yellow ink. This ink is ideal for block and relief printing. Use it on linoleum, wood, Speedy-Cut Easy, Speedy-Cut, Speedy-Carve and Polyprint. The block printing ink has nice tack which ensures even coverage and allows you to produce consistent, spectacular results every time. There is no messy clean up when using this block printing ink. When you are done with your project the ink will come right off you using soap and water. The Speedball Block Printing Ink Set is safe for adults and children to use. It is ACMI AP Certified and conforms to ASTM D-4236.2. Speedball Block Printing Ink Starter Set
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block printing ink starter set ideal for printmaking, card crafting and other paper projectsInks dry to a rich, satiny finish
Inks are AP non-toxic
Ideal for printmaking with linoleum, wood, speedy-carve or speedy-cut and polyprint
Inks are lightfast
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This Block Printing Ink Starter Set is perfect for artists and printmakers alike. Water soluble, lightfast and non-toxic, these inks are superb for printmaking, scrapbooking, card crafting and other paper projects. The set includes six water soluble 37cc tubes of ink, one each of red, blue, yellow, black, white and metallic gold. Inks dry to a rich, satiny finish and all carry the ACMI AP non-toxic seal. An ideal set for printmaking with linoleum, wood, speedy-carve or speedy-cut and polyprint. Made in USA.3. Jacquard Versatex Printing Ink Set #2
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Versatex Printing ink set #2Includes eight colors of printing ink
Each jar includes 2.25 fluid ounces
Use with a variety of techniques
Made in USA
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The Versatex Screen Printing Ink Set #2 by Jacquard includes 8 - 2.25 fluid ounce jars of semi-transparent printing inks. Producing vibrant colors on fabric and paper, these printing inks are intermixable and can be thinned using water. If printed on fabric the ink must be heat set for permanence and washability. Ink will not wrinkle or bleed on heavy artist papers and has excellent coverage on dark backgrounds. Use Versatex inks to silk screen, stencil or block print. Golden Yellow, Orange, Red , Scarlet, Magenta, Yellow Green, Sky Blue and Navy. USA.4. Speedball Super Value Block Printing Starter Kit
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Ideal for the beginner or studentFeatures all the essentials to get started in block printing
Create your own prints, greeting cards, or other paper crafts
Kit contains: 1.25oz (37ml) Black Water-Soluble Block Printing Ink; #49 Soft Rubber Pop-In Brayer; Lino Handle; #1, #2, and #5 Lino Cutters; 4" x 6" Speedy-Carve NOTE: Blades are housed inside Lino Handle
Block Printing Instruction Booklet included
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The Speedball Super Value Block Printing Starter Set is ideal for the beginner or student. This kit features all the essentials needed to get started in block printing. The Speedball Super Value Block Printing Starter Set contains 1.25oz (32ml) Black Water-Soluble Block Printing Ink; #49 Soft Rubber Pop-In Brayer; Lino Handle; #1, #2, and #5 Lino Cutters; 4" x 6" Speedy-Carve; and Block Printing Instruction Booklet. Perfect fro creating your own prints, greeting cards, or other paper crafts. NOTE: Lino Blades are housed inside Lino Handle5. Akua Starter Set
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An affordable introduction to unique and limiteless possiblities of creating with Akua Inks and ModifiersIdeal for beginners and experienced printmakers alike
Ideal for Intaglio/Etching, Monotype, Relief and Collagraph printmaking
Includes (3) 2oz Akua Intaglio Inks ( Carbon Black, Hansa Yellow, Crimson Red); (1) 1oz Akua Liquid Pigment Ink (Phthalo Blue); (1) 2oz Akua Transparent Base; (1) 1oz Akua Blending Medium
Akua Instruction Guide also included
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The Akua Starter Set offers artists an affodable introduction to the unique and limitless possibilities of creating with Akua Inks and Modifiers. Ideal for the beginner and experienced printmaker alike, the Akua Starter Set includes the following: (3) 2oz (59.1ml) Akua Intaglio Inks ( Carbon Black, Hansa Yellow, Crimson Red); (1) 1oz (29.6ml) Akua Liquid Pigment Ink (Phthalo Blue); (1) 2oz (59.1ml) Akua Transparent Base; (1) 1oz (29.6ml) Akua Blending Medium; (1) Akua Instruction Guide.6. Sax 1429280 True Flow Non-Toxic Water Soluble Block Printing Ink Set, 5 oz. Tube, Assorted Color (Pack of 6)
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Sold as a set of 6Block printing is such a fun and interesting craft
Use for school or studio block printing with linoleum, wood block, flexible vinyl plate, polyfoam
These inks have excellent tack for uniform coverage
Ink dries to a rich, satiny finish and cleans up easily with water
Description
Sax True Flow Block Water Soluble Block Printing Ink Set includes 6 colors namely red, yellow, blue, green, black and white and comes in a tube of 5 oz. capacity.7. Jacquard Versatex Printing Ink Set #1
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Versatex Printing ink set #1Includes eight colors of printing ink
Each jar includes 2.25 fluid ounces
Use with a variety of techniques
Made in USA
Description
The Versatex Screen Printing Ink Set #1 by Jacquard includes 8 - 2.25 fluid ounce jars of semi-transparent printing inks. Producing vibrant colors on fabric and paper, these printing inks are intermixable and can be thinned using water. If printed on fabric the ink must be heat set for permanence and washability. Ink will not wrinkle or bleed on heavy artist papers and has excellent coverage on dark backgrounds. Use Versatex inks to silk screen, stencil or block print. Includes: Yellow, Magenta, Brown, Green, Blue, Violet, Black and White. USA.8. Speedball Printmasters Professional Relief Ink Set
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Designed for the accomplished printmakerOffers vibrant, highly pigmented, intense true process colors that allow for an unlimited color spectrum
Compatible for use with Speedball'sWater-Soluble Block Printing Inks and Transparent Extender Base
Archival quality, cleans up with soap and water
Set includes: (5) 5oz tubes of Printmasters Process Relief Ink (Black, Process Yellow, Process Cyan, Process Magenta, White) and (2) 5oz tubes of Printmasters Retarder and Extender
