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What a home setup actually needs
For a basic home setup you need screens, ink, squeegees, emulsion, and a way to expose screens. The Speedball screen printing starter kit has most of what you need for At its current price-150, screens, squeegee, ink, and emulsion. It's good for learning the basics.
For ink, stick with water-based like Speedball or Jacquard when you're starting, way easier to clean up than plastisol. The one thing the kit doesn't include is a strong light to expose screens; a 500-watt halogen work light works fine for At its current price.
What I liked
- Bundles screens, squeegee, ink and emulsion
- Water-based ink, easy cleanup
- Everything to learn the basics
- Cheaper than buying pieces separately
What to know
- Still need a light source to expose screens
- Water-based ink less durable than plastisol
- Learning curve on emulsion and exposure
- Small screens, not for big prints
Common questions
Does the kit include everything?
Almost, screens, squeegee, ink, emulsion. You'll add a strong light (a budget 500W halogen) to expose screens.
Water-based or plastisol ink?
Start water-based (Speedball or Jacquard), far easier to clean up while you're learning.
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Hands-on review by Johnny Alto · Published July 20, 2026