{"title":"Printmaking \u003e Silk Screen \u0026 Lithography \u003e Sets \u0026 Kits","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"speedball-drawing-fluid-and-screen-filler-kit","title":"Drawing Fluid and Screen Filler Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou brush drawing fluid wherever you want ink to pass through the mesh, let it dry, then squeegee screen filler across the entire screen to block everything else. Once the filler sets, you wash out the drawing fluid with cool water, opening those passages for printing. The process inverts traditional stencil thinking, you're literally drawing what will print rather than masking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 8-ounce bottle provides enough material for multiple screens, depending on your image complexity and screen size. Drawing fluid accepts brushwork, pen nibs, even sponging for textured effects, giving you the freedom to work gesturally rather than mechanically. Screen filler dries to a durable barrier that withstands repeated squeegee passes and solvent-based inks. This approach suits artists who want painterly marks in their prints or need to proof concepts quickly without darkroom equipment. The technique works on standard mesh counts from 10XX to 230, though finer meshes require more careful application to prevent premature clogging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speedball","offers":[{"title":"each","offer_id":47973586698469,"sku":"59880","price":17.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s59880.jpg?v=1761684030"},{"product_id":"speedball-diazo-photo-emulsion-kit","title":"Diazo Photo Emulsion Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eScreen printing with stencils limits you to simplified shapes and solid fills. Photo emulsion changes that equation entirely. The Diazo system captures photographic detail, handwritten calligraphy, precise line work, and even continuous-tone halftones, anything you can print or draw on transparent film transfers directly to your screen. This opens screen printing to illustrative work, photographic imagery, and typography with actual character rather than cut stencil approximations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeedball's kit includes everything for the emulsion process: 7 oz. of photo emulsion base, 1 oz. of concentrated diazo sensitizer that you mix when ready to coat screens, and 8 oz. of emulsion remover for reclaiming screens between projects. The diazo sensitizer activates under UV exposure, hardening wherever light hits while unexposed areas wash away to create your printing stencil. This light-sensitive chemistry means you're working with actual photographic reproduction rather than approximations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix only what you need for immediate use since sensitized emulsion has limited shelf life once combined. Coat your screen, let it dry in darkness, expose it to your positive under strong light, then wash out the unexposed areas. The resulting stencil holds fine details and reproduces subtle gradations that hand-cut stencils simply cannot achieve. Reclaim screens with the included remover when you're ready for your next image.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speedball","offers":[{"title":"set of 3","offer_id":47973627691237,"sku":"19461","price":28.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s19461.jpg?v=1761684706"},{"product_id":"speedball-intermediate-screen-printing-kit","title":"Intermediate Screen Printing Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo screen printing methods in one kit bridges the gap between basic stencil techniques and professional photo emulsion work. Drawing fluid and screen filler let you create gestural, hand-drawn imagery directly on the mesh, perfect for experimental approaches where spontaneity matters. Photo emulsion opens up fine detail and photographic reproduction, requiring more preparation but delivering precision impossible with hand-cut stencils. Having both systems available means you can match technique to concept rather than forcing ideas into whatever method you happen to own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10\"x14\" wooden frame provides enough working area for substantial prints while remaining manageable for solo printing sessions. Speedball includes fabric inks in black and red, their standard workhorse formulations that cure reliably on cotton and blends without heat-setting equipment. The Red Baron squeegee features the firm durometer needed for consistent ink deposit, while the included brush and craft sticks handle emulsion coating and detail work during screen preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete chemical supplies cover both processes: drawing fluid and filler for hand-worked imagery, diazo emulsion with sensitizer for photographic stencils, plus dedicated removers and screen cleaner for proper maintenance between projects. The instruction guide walks through both techniques with clarity, though hands-on practice remains essential for developing the timing and pressure that separate muddy prints from clean ones.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speedball","offers":[{"title":"each","offer_id":47974042435813,"sku":"64955","price":69.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s64955.jpg?v=1770299550"},{"product_id":"speedball-introductory-screen-printing-kit","title":"Introductory Screen Printing Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eScreen printing fundamentals click into place when you work through the actual process rather than just reading about it. This kit assembles everything needed to master the drawing fluid\/screen filler method, a painterly approach that lets you work directly on the screen with a brush rather than cutting stencils or using photo emulsion. The 10\" × 14\" wooden frame provides a substantial working area for learning proper squeegee technique and registration basics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included materials walk you through the complete cycle: brush drawing fluid onto mesh to create your image, coat the screen with filler to block negative space, wash out the fluid to reveal open mesh where ink will pass through. Red Baron squeegee, three different inks (fabric black and red, acrylic black), and marker pad give you immediate projects to tackle. Speed Clean reclaims the screen afterward so you can develop new designs on the same frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstruction guide explains the sequence clearly, though hands-on practice teaches more than any manual. You'll grasp how ink viscosity, squeegee pressure, and screen angle affect print quality through direct experimentation. Everything stores compactly between sessions, and the wooden frame holds up through multiple reclaiming cycles as you refine your technique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speedball","offers":[{"title":"each","offer_id":47974043255013,"sku":"64954","price":65.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s64954.jpg?v=1770299587"},{"product_id":"speedball-intermediate-deluxe-screen-printing-kit","title":"Intermediate Deluxe Screen Printing Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eStencil-based drawing fluid work and light-sensitive photo emulsion. You get complete setups for both methods rather than choosing between them, letting you explore hand-drawn graphic stencils on one screen while experimenting with photographic image transfers on the other. The two wooden frames, 10\"x14\" and 8\"x10\", give you size options for different projects and techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix colors of ink split between fabric and paper applications. Textile inks in black and red handle clothing and fiber work; acrylic inks in CMYK provide full color mixing capability for paper prints. Dedicated squeegees for each ink type ensure proper application without cross-contamination between textile and graphic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drawing fluid and screen filler combination enables hand-painted stencils where you control every mark. Photo emulsion with sensitizer opens up photographic reproduction, you coat the screen, expose it with transparencies under light, then wash away unexposed areas to create your image. Photo emulsion remover and Speed Clean maintain your screens between projects, while the instruction guide walks through both processes step by step. Craft sticks, brush, and practice materials round out everything needed to start printing immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speedball","offers":[{"title":"each","offer_id":47974130745573,"sku":"64957","price":156.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s64957.jpg?v=1770302553"},{"product_id":"speedball-screen-printing-specialty-fabric-ink-sets","title":"Screen Printing Specialty Fabric Ink Sets","description":"\u003cp\u003eScreen printing on fabric demands inks that cure properly while maintaining color intensity through washing and wear. Speedball formulates these specialty inks specifically for textile applications, with pigment loads that stay vibrant after heat setting. Each 4 oz jar contains enough ink for multiple projects, shirts, tote bags, fabric panels, while the curated color sets eliminate the guesswork of building coordinated palettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Energy Surge set delivers maximum visual impact with Polar Pulse, Gravity Grey, Magnetic Magenta, and Electric Emerald, colors that command attention on dark or light fabrics. Polished Pastel offers sophisticated restraint: Prim Peacock, Luscious Lilac, Blushing Bride, and Pretty in Pearl work beautifully for wedding favors, baby items, or designs requiring softer aesthetics. The Fluorescent Set packs Hot Pink, Lime Green, Orange, and Blue for work that needs to practically glow under stage lighting or daylight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three sets use the same base formula that screen printers trust for consistent viscosity and clean edge definition. Heat cure with household iron or heat press, and the inks become permanent, washable, and resistant to cracking. Whether you're producing small runs for an event or building a product line, these coordinated sets provide professional textile printing results without requiring individual color mixing or testing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speedball","offers":[{"title":"energy surge \/ 4 colors \/ 045029","offer_id":47978447962341,"sku":"13595","price":22.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"polished pastels \/ 4 colors \/ 045028","offer_id":47978447995109,"sku":"13596","price":22.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"fluorescent \/ set of 4 \/ 045024","offer_id":47978448027877,"sku":"32256","price":19.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s13595.jpg?v=1770336343"},{"product_id":"speedball-speed-screens","title":"Speed Screens","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhoto emulsion screen printing typically demands darkroom conditions, precise mixing ratios, and careful coating techniques. Speed Screens eliminate that complexity entirely. These pre-sensitized mesh sheets arrive ready to expose, no coating, no measuring chemicals, no waiting for emulsion to dry in the dark. Position your transparency on the mesh, expose it under the included 30W LED lamp or direct sunlight, then wash out the unexposed areas with water. Within minutes, you have a permanent photographic stencil capable of reproducing fine details and halftones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete kit provides everything needed to start printing immediately: an 8\" × 10\" wood frame, LED exposure lamp, squeegee, black fabric ink, and three Speed Screen sheets. Pre-sensitized mesh maintains consistent exposure characteristics across prints, while water-based processing requires nothing more specialized than a spray bottle or gentle stream from a faucet. The screens produce permanent stencils that withstand repeated printing sessions, making them practical for edition work rather than just single prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis system suits artists exploring photographic screen printing without investing in traditional darkroom equipment or dealing with liquid emulsion's shelf-life limitations. Create detailed image transfers, layer photographic elements into mixed media work, or produce small edition prints with the control and permanence of traditional photo emulsion methods.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speedball","offers":[{"title":"Screen Printing Kit","offer_id":47979696455909,"sku":"25151","price":93.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"pack of 3","offer_id":47979696488677,"sku":"25326","price":34.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s25151.jpg?v=1770329414"},{"product_id":"speedball-advanced-all-in-one-screen-printing-kit","title":"Advanced All-In-One Screen Printing Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eScreen printing demands precise exposure timing, too little leaves soft edges, too much fills in fine details. Speedball solves this with an LED lamp engineered specifically for photo emulsion, eliminating the guesswork that plagues improvised light sources. The included diazo emulsion sensitizes with the provided chemicals, coating onto the 10\" × 14\" wooden screen that arrives ready for immediate use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit walks you through the complete process: coat your screen, expose your design through the included transparencies, wash out the image, and print. Four fabric inks, black, red, white, and blue, cover fundamental color mixing while the textile squeegee applies even pressure across the frame. Photo emulsion remover reclaims your screen for the next design rather than leaving you with a single-use frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instruction guide addresses actual technique rather than glossing over critical steps, covering exposure times, proper squeegee angles, and troubleshooting common problems like pinholes or underdeveloped images. Craft sticks mix inks and spread emulsion, while the lamp clamp positions your light source at the correct distance. Everything integrates into a system designed around consistent results rather than forcing you to cobble together components that may or may not work together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speedball","offers":[{"title":"each","offer_id":48102316900581,"sku":"84587","price":134.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s84587.jpg?v=1768582952"},{"product_id":"speedball-beginner-screen-printing-craft-vinyl-kit","title":"Beginner Screen Printing Craft Vinyl Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eVinyl cutters already own the perfect tool for creating screen printing stencils, they just need the right workflow. This kit connects those dots, using craft vinyl as blocking material instead of traditional photo emulsion or drawing fluid. Cut your design, transfer it to mesh, squeegee ink through the open areas. No UV exposure units, no chemical washout, no darkroom required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system works because craft vinyl adheres firmly enough to block ink passage while remaining removable for cleanup. Jennifer Sanderson developed this approach specifically for crafters transitioning from heat transfer vinyl to actual screen printing, where you can print on materials that would melt under a heat press. The included 10×14-inch wood frame provides real screen printing mechanics, proper squeegee angle, consistent pressure, the satisfying pull of ink through mesh. Four ounces of fabric ink covers multiple prints while you learn tension control and registration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParchment paper protects your work surface. Transfer tape positions vinyl precisely on mesh. The craft stick helps burnish vinyl for secure adhesion. Instructions walk through the complete process from design preparation through printing and cleanup. You'll produce actual screen printed results using equipment you already understand, expanding what you can make without investing in traditional screen printing chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speedball","offers":[{"title":"each","offer_id":48102351896805,"sku":"95386","price":53.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s95386.jpg?v=1768592296"},{"product_id":"speedball-essential-tools-kit","title":"Essential Tools Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eScreen printing demands specific tools in reliable hands. This Speedball kit assembles everything needed for the drawing fluid\/screen filler method and photo emulsion process, two fundamental approaches that let you explore the medium's range before investing in specialized equipment. 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Students and printmakers moving from paper stencils to proper screen printing gain hands-on experience with professional methods at accessible scale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speedball","offers":[{"title":"each","offer_id":48111566913765,"sku":"12309","price":56.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s12309.jpg?v=1769732948"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.texasart.com\/collections\/printmaking-silk-screen-and-lithography-sets-and-kits.oembed","provider":"Texas Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}