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Speedball 3448 Non-Toxic Non-Flammable Ink Retarder, 1.25 oz. Tube, 1.4' Height, 1.4' Width, 4.3' Length

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$8.99

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About this item

  • SLOWS INK DRYING TIME – The Speedball Ink Retarder will slow down drying time while still maintaining the viscosity of the ink. This means you can work on your project at your own pace.
  • BLOCK & LINOLEUM PRINTING – Use the ink retarder for block and linoleum printing. Made to be used with water soluble printing inks only.
  • GREAT TACK, MINIMAL ODOR – The ink retarder has excellent transfer tack which ensures even coverage and produces minimal odor.
  • FAST, EASY CLEANUP – There is no messy clean up when using this block ink ink retarder. When you are done with your project, quickly clean up you using soap and water.
  • GLUTEN FREE & NON-TOXIC– The Speedball Ink Retarder is gluten free and ACMI AP certified as non-toxic, so it is safe for everyone to use both at home and in the classroom.


The Speedball Block Ink Retarder will slow down the drying process when mixed with water soluble printing inks, so you can work on your project at your own speed.  It comes especially in handy when working in warm and/or dry climates.  No more clogged printing screens!  The retarder will not change the viscosity of your ink and is suitable for block and linoleum printing.  This block ink retarder has excellent transfer tack which ensures even coverage and produces minimal odor.  There is no messy clean up when using the ink base since it quickly cleans using soap and water. This ink retarder can only be mixed with water soluble printing ink.  The Speedball Ink Retarder is gluten free and ACMI AP certified as non-toxic so it is safe for everyone to use both at home and in the classroom.


Teesha Lane
2025-06-20 16:05:33
Though it looks like there is very little in this tube, the tiniest bit goes a long way. I’ve used this in paint that I’ve pulled over 300 prints and it’s still going!
Stone Age Reader
2025-06-05 11:13:15
Helps create more constant ink when using student grade water based block inks
Bill Farran
2025-03-18 17:13:53
It works.
I. Labrant
2025-03-05 10:45:23
Works as advertised.
Ani A.
2025-01-31 16:32:51
Had no issues at all. Needed to make 20 prints and I was able to do that with a little left over.
KB
2024-12-25 18:43:14
Works great. Exactly as needed. We use a lot of it.
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