What Kind of Paint Do You Use on Vinyl Purses?

Painting text or a design on vinyl can be a daunting task because of the slick quality of the surface texture. Silkscreen in is commonly used on such surfaces because of its flexible bonding abilities.

Types

Silkscreen inks come in a variety of colors and five distinct types--solvent, water, solvent plastisol, water plastisol and UV curable. Each results in a different effect from a smooth and shiny finish, to a puffy soft paint finish.

Safety

Water-based silkscreen ink is the safest of the inks with the least amount of toxic fumes.

Application

To apply silkscreen ink to vinyl, it can be hand-painted with brushes or printed through a silkscreen that is reusable for multiple prints.

Time Frame

Silkscreen ink dries rapidly. If you use a small amount of water to hand-paint vinyl, it may take a little longer than 10 minutes to dry completely, If you use it straight from the jar without diluting, the drying time is about five minutes.

Other Materials

Due to its superior flexibility, silkscreen ink can also be used on paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, metal and fabrics, including nylon and cotton.

Cleanup

Water-based silkscreen ink can be cleaned with water and soap. Do not let it dry on brushes or screens.

References

• silk screen printing
• how to silk screen print
• silk screen wholesaler

Resources

• Silkscreen Ink Safety