Speedball Permanent Oil Based Acrylic Screen Printing Ink, White qt

In this review the Speedball Permanent Non-Toxic Non-Flammable Oil Based Acrylic Screen Printing Ink in 1 qt white is evaluated for hobbyists and small studios who need a reliable, easy-to-use ink with strong coverage. The bottom line: this ink is ideal for paper, wood and cardboard projects because it prints with rich opacity, cleans up with soap and water, and offers long open time for multi-pull sessions, making it a practical choice for both beginners and experienced printers looking for a versatile white ink.

Key Features

• Professional quality: Formulated to produce high-quality results whether used by a professional or a hobbyist, giving consistent performance across runs.
• Wide color system: Part of a 30-color range that includes process, glow-in-the-dark and fluorescent options, so matching and layering colors is straightforward.
• Substrate versatility: Prints with rich color and is suitable for paper, wood and cardboard, expanding use beyond textiles to art and craft projects.
• Non-flammable and low odor: Contains no solvents and is non-flammable, reducing ventilation concerns in small studio environments.
• Easy cleanup: Despite being oil based, the formula allows cleanup with soap and water, simplifying post-print maintenance.

Who It's For

This ink suits printmakers, art teachers and studio hobbyists who need a dependable white ink for paper, wood and cardboard projects, and who appreciate a formula that balances open time with relatively quick drying. Its non-flammable, solvent-free composition is a good fit for classroom and home studios where safety and odor control matter.

It is less appropriate for printers whose primary focus is fabric and apparel or those requiring specialized textile-bonding additives; textile-specific inks are engineered for washfastness on cloth and may be a better fit for heavy garment production.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• High quality appearance and consistency across pulls for clean, rich white coverage on paper and wood.
• Part of a large color library including fluorescents and glow-in-the-dark, enabling creative color systems.
• Non-flammable, solvent-free formula that cleans up easily with soap and water for safer studio use.
• Good open time, which helps during longer print runs or layered work.

Cons

• Some users report mixed print quality and occasional issues with appearance, suggesting practice and screen/technique adjustments may be needed.
• Ink thickness can vary in perception between users, which may require thinning or adjustments to squeegee technique for optimal results.

Specifications

Product name	Permanent Non-Toxic Non-Flammable Oil Based Acrylic Ink
Brand	Speedball
Volume	1 qt (32 Oz)
Color	White
Suitable substrates	Paper, wood, cardboard
Special colors available	Process, glow-in-the-dark, fluorescents (part of 30 colors)
Chemistry	Acrylic, non-flammable, solvent-free

Our Verdict

The Speedball white acrylic screen printing ink is a practical, well-rounded choice for artists and small studios that print on paper, wood and cardboard and want a safe, easy-to-use white with strong opacity. Given its non-flammable, solvent-free formula, part of a broad 30-color system and ease of cleanup, it represents good value for makers focused on prints and craft projects rather than heavy-duty textile printing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this safe for classroom use?
Yes. The ink is non-flammable and contains no solvents, which makes it suitable for classroom and home studio settings with standard ventilation.

Can it be used on fabric?
It is formulated for paper, wood and cardboard; for garment work, a textile-specific ink is recommended for better washfastness.

How do you clean up after printing?
Cleanup is simple: wipe screens and tools with soap and water while the ink is still wet for best results.