How to Get a Bright White Using Water-Based Ink on a Dark Fabric

I love screen printing with Speedball's fabric inks. They are water-based inks which means they saturate the garment's fibers and feel softer compared to plastisol inks that sit on top of the fabric. However, the white fabric ink is a little different. It has a thicker consistency compared to the colored inks and doesn't saturate the garment quite the same.

It is still possible to use Speedball white ink to get a nice, solid design by putting the ink on in 2 coats. I print the ink and do a quick dry with my heat gun. You don't want to cure it, just a few seconds with the heat gun until it's dry to the touch. Then, add another coat of ink for a much more vibrant white.

I have also found that Speedball's Opaque White ink (https://www.pigskinsandpigtails.com/a...) holds up much better in the wash and is less likely to crack over time.

I have another tutorial video on this topic that discusses the difference when using regular white Speedball ink and the Speedball opaque pearl white:    • How to Screen Print White Ink on Dark...  

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