Customize Transparency and Drying Time in Your Screen Printing Inks

Speedball Transparent Base and Retarder Base are essential additives for artists looking to fine-tune the performance of their fabric and acrylic screen printing inks. The Retarder Base slows the drying time, giving you more open time for detailed or multi-color prints, while the Transparent Base reduces the opacity of fabric inks, allowing for layered or subtle color effects.

These additives are specially formulated for screen printing and work seamlessly with all Speedball Fabric and Acrylic Inks. For best results, the Transparent Base should be no more than 10–15% of the ink mixture to maintain permanence after heat setting.

Key Features

• Designed for modifying fabric and acrylic screen printing inks
• Retarder Base slows drying time for easier ink handling
• Transparent Base creates greater ink transparency
• Compatible with all Speedball screen printing inks

Perfect For

• Adjusting ink transparency for layering effects
• Extending drying time for complex prints
• Screen printing on fabric and paper
• DIY artists, crafters, and printmakers wanting greater control over ink performance