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Handy Art® 308 060 Soluble Printing Review

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Revainrating 2.5 out of 5  
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2.3
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Description of Handy Art® 308 060 Soluble Printing

Water soluble block printing ink 5-ounce tube. Consistent tack, highly pigmented, bright opaque colors. Non-toxic, made in the usa. Does not contain: latex, dairy or casein, soy, egg, gluten, peanut or tree nuts

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Revainrating 3 out of 5

I prefer oil based ink

Used this ink to print wood carvings and it worked well. Some water soluble ink doesn't make prints as dark as they could be. Cleaning is a breeze, but print quality will be compromised. As the name suggests, I'd rather use an oil based ink next time!

Pros
  • Water Soluble Block Ink 5 oz tube
Cons
  • Flimsy

Revainrating 2 out of 5

I am not satisfied with this product

Received this product in the mail on Thursday and printed it out on Saturday. In fact, I am not satisfied with this product. It's too thin alone. I was never able to get the nice sticky consistency that block inks get, so my prints were sloppy, fuzzy, or crisp. I leave this product behind.

Pros
  • Long lasting tack, highly pigmented, vibrant opaque colors
Cons
  • No instructions

Revainrating 2 out of 5

It works (not bad), but there's definitely better value out there.

I used this ink with styrofoam sheets in art class. I ordered this one to save a few bucks on Speedball or Sax True Flow (the ink I've used in the past). In comparison, these inks are much oilier and much more difficult to get a smooth and even finish with them. I mean, it does the trick in a pinch - it transmits, at least - but the other two brands mentioned proved to be much better, much cleaner lines and better coverage. I'd rather get a *significantly* better product for my money, even if…

Pros
  • Non-toxic, Made in the USA
Cons
  • Large and bulky