Is water based better than plastisol?

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Plastisol ink is thicker than water-based ink. It will raise up above the shirt a little more than water-based ink will, creating more dimension to the print. Plastisol ink also is more rigid compared to water-based ink. If you scrunch up a garment, plastisol ink will feel more stiff.

What ink is best for block printing?

Best Linocut Inks for Block Printing on Paper and Fabric

Permaset Aqua Textile Screen-Printing Ink.
Speedball Fabric Block Printing Ink.
Gamblin Drive by Black Textile Ink.
Versatex Screen-Printing Ink.
Jacquard Screen-Printing Ink.
Speedball Fabric Screen-Printing Ink.
Blick Fabric Screen-Printing Ink.

Can you use plastisol ink on wood?

Did you know that plastisol ink can be printed on more than just t-shirts? It’s true, you really can use your trusty tried and true ink to print wood posters and all kinds of other natural substrates.

Is plastisol ink better than water based ink?

Plastisol ink has better color vibrancy Water-based inks can produce a vibrant print on lighter garment colors, but still not as well. When you need your colors to be rich and brilliant and pop off the print, go with Plastisol screen printing. It’s one of the reasons it remains the long-time industry standard.

Will water based ink wash out?

– Wash out – You can wash waterbased inks out with tap water, if the inks a little dry gently use a brush or a bit of soap. No nasty chemicals needed and no nasty chemicals going down your drain. – Feel – We love the feel of a set waterbased ink, it sinks perfectly in to the fabric and is really nice to touch.

Can screen printing ink be used for block printing?

Many people use screen-printing textile inks for block printing and there are lots to choose from including Speedball, Jacquard, Versatex, Permaset (really not a big fan!) and Blick. They’re generally water-based inks but washable after heat setting.

Is water based ink long-lasting?

Water based inks are long-lasting While plastisol tends to last for a hundred washes and then begin to fade, crinkle, and even chip off the garment (think of a really old t-shirt you might have) – water based inks can actually last much longer. This is because water based inks can actually become part of the garment.

What is the difference between screen printing and block printing?

While both screen printing and block printing are done by hand in our line, screen printing allows for more intricate designs. Screen printing entails pushing dye over a screen to transfer a design, while block printing uses wooden blocks.