[irene428]

hi, i'm new... and confused... wondering if anyone has ever used water based inks (acrylics)? is there any pros or cons? advice? thanks

 

[identityburn]

The only con I've heard of is the ink drying in the screen and being almost impossible to get out. So you must always keep it damp by keeping a spray bottle nearby.

 

[monkeylantern]

I've used Aquatex inks on certian types of screens (plastic carbon burnt) with superb results.

I've never used them on standard UV burnt mesh though...i've never found a range of the right opacity and thickness.

 

[irene428]

thank you both for getting back to me. i've read on other posts mention speedball - is that any good? also, if anyone knows - do water based inks fade more at all versus other types of ink? thanks so much

 

[rabbitonthemoon]

Water Base Ink Brand

hello,

I am looking for a good quality water base ink, something not thick at all, that when you print you don t feel it.
I m french and i used to use a great ink from TIFLEX company, in NY i just know STANDARD silkscreen and i think that their ink are BAD,

the color are really drab,

let me know!