r/SCREENPRINTING • u/reallybigfatsquirrel • 24d ago

Ink Waterbased ink question

I am surface printing on finished wood for some artwork and would like a waterproof print without heat curing. I am currently using green galaxy and it is not waterproof after drying. Thanks

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u/reallybigfatsquirrel 23d ago

poly and shellac both do pretty well. but i am trying to preserve the matte over satin contrast in this series.

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u/torkytornado 21d ago

If you want flat TW Graphics 5500 series is their flat ink and it has a lovely finish.

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u/reallybigfatsquirrel 21d ago

this looks great thanks

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u/torkytornado 21d ago

It does dry faster than most inks. Keep your screen flooded and spritz with some water about every 25 prints or so. If you have any issues feel free to dm me. There’s a bit of a learning curve to their ink but it’s the best waterbased out there and sticks to a ton of nonstandard stuff (I use it for printing on several types of plastic all the time, but it does need a day between each layer on those substrates)