Speedball Screen Printing Kit Guide: Which Kit Should You Get?

There are a range of Speedball Screen Printing Kit options available.

We’ll cover them all below, so that you can decide which Speedball Kit is right for you.

Speedball Screen Printing Kits

There are at least 6 different Speedball Screen Printing Kits for sale. These range from beginner and introductory kits, to more advanced ‘all-in-one’ kits. We link to Amazon in this table, but also recommend you compare prices with Blick’s Art Supplies here.

Here they are (listed in order from least to most advanced):

	Speedball Paper Stencil Beginner Screen Printing Kit	Paper stencil method of screen printing Very easy to begin Good for pressing designs onto t shirts, paper, & fabric	View Latest Price
	Speedball Introductory Screen Printing Kit	Paper Stencil & Drawing Fluid/Screen Filler Method Slightly more complex method Create screen designs that will last longer than paper stencil	View Latest Price
	Speedball Intermediate Screen Printing Kit	Drawing Fluid/Screen Filler method and Photo Emulsion method Print hand drawn/painted designs Comes with 10 x 14 inch frame	View Latest Price
	Speedball Intermediate Deluxe Kit	Drawing Fluid/Screen Filler method and Photo Emulsion method Same as above but comes with extra screen & frame Also includes 4 MORE 4oz. inks (6 total)	View Latest Price
	Speedball Essential Tools Kit	For Drawing Fluid/Screen Filler & Photo Emulsion methods Does not include inks Includes 10 x 14 inch screen	View Latest Price
	Speedball Advanced Screen Printing Kit	Includes all tools & ink from previous kits Also includes the exposure light needed for photo emulsion method Also comes with the 10 x 14 inch frame	View Latest Price
	Speedball Screen Printing Kit Michaels	Ultimate kit for photo emulsion method of screenprinting Ultimate Kit includes DVD instructions 12 x 14 inch screen frame	View On MichaelsFull range on Michaels

Which kit you choose will depend on what you want to achieve, and, of course, what level you are at. And, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t go for the all in one kit, even if you have never done any screen printing before!

Speedball kits use 3 different methods of Screen Printing:

1. Cut paper stencil screen printing method
2. Drawing Fluid & Screen Filler method
3. Photo Emulsion screen print method

Let’s find out how each of these methods work.

The Cut Paper Stencil Method

You can use this method with all of the Speedball Screen Print Kits, because all you really need is the screen and inks. But if you wanted to focus on this method, here are the kits for that!

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The paper stencil screen printing method is very straight forward. It’s quick and easy to set up and complete. That’s why it’s for “beginners”!

You could even use your Cricut or Silhouette cutting machine to cut out the stencil for you.

The cut paper stencil method works like this:

1. Cut a stencil out of paper
2. Attach it to the back of your screen
3. Place your screen stencil side down on top of t-shirt, paper, or fabric
4. Pull appropriate ink (fabric ink for fabric, or acrylic for paper) across the screen
5. Allow print to dry

There are a few more important points to keep in mind. Watch the following short video showing how to use the Speedball Paper Stencil Beginner Screen Printing Kit.

Drawing Fluid & Screen Filler Method

The Drawing Fluid & Screen Filler Method of screen printing can be used to create very different types of prints than the paper stencil method.

Here are the Speedball Kits that focus on using this particular way to screen print paper, tees,  & other fabrics.

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How does this method work?

1. Freehand paint or trace a design onto the screen using drawing fluid
2. Once dry, apply screen filler across the screen
3. Once dry, rinse out drawing fluid, & you have your design
4. Place screen down on substrate
5. Pull ink across the screen

That’s how to do it in a nutshell! There are many other important points that you need to be aware of, and I suggest you watch Speedball’s Tutorial. The first video in the 8 part series is right below, or visit YouTube here for the full playlist.

Speedball Photo Emulsion Method

The Photo Emulsion Method is the final way you can screen print with Speedball Kits. This is also the most complex method, but one that achieves great results.

Here are the kits that allow you to use this technique.

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The All-In-One kit is the best choice if you want to use this method, as it comes with an appropriate light to expose the screen print.

Speedball have produced a 5 part video series on how to use the All-In-One photo emulsion screenprinting kit.

Right below is the first in the series, or check out the full playlist on YouTube here.

Speedball Advanced Screen Print Kit Review

The Speedball Advanced All-In-One Screen Printing Kit is the best Speedball kit you can buy (in our opinion, at least)!

It comes with everything you need to get started with the three different methods of screen printing which Speedball employs:

• Cut paper stencil
• Drawing Fluid/Screen Filler
• Photo Emulsion

It comes with great instructions, both in a manual which is included, and in the free online resources provided by Speedball.

While it’s called advanced, this kit is also good for the beginner that has plenty of other craft experience. You don’t have to do it all at once!

You may look at this list, like I did the first time, and think ‘what on earth is all this about…?’ But don’t worry – it isn’t as complicated or overwhelming as it first seems.

Everything in the box has its purpose; everything is well labeled, and the instructions, which include step-by-step photos, are very good. You will be able to use this screen printing kit to make photo emulsion transfer screens.

Watch the series of tutorial videos (link above), and you will see that it’s not too hard. As with the other methods, once you’ve tried it out once or twice, you’ll be able to do it in your sleep (not guaranteed)!

Speedball Screen Printing Kit Michaels

You can also find a range of Speedball Screen Printing kits and supplies at Michaels.

The Speedball Ultimate Screen Printing Kit is one of the most popular choices, and it contains everything you need for the Photo Emulsion Method.

Personally, I would go with the Speedball All-In-One kit (which we have discussed above). It tends to be a much better price, and gives you the option of using the other two methods.

Speedball Fabric Screen Printing Kit

You can use Speedball fabric ink to print on both fabric (t-shirts, totes, etc.), and on paper or card. However, you cannot use the Speedball acrylic ink to print on fabric. This will wash out.

All of the kits we have listed in this article (except the Speedball fabric screen printing tool kit) come with the fabric inks. You can buy the acrylic inks separately.

These kits are great for starting out, and means you don’t need to buy expensive equipment such as a screen printing machine.

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