Screen Printing Emulsion – Trusted by Professionals Nationwide
When precision matters, screen printers choose Buckets of Ink for reliable, high-performance emulsion that delivers. Whether you're exposing detailed halftones, working with high-mesh screens, or printing large production runs, our professional-grade emulsions are designed to perform under pressure. Shops across the country trust Buckets of Ink for consistent quality, fast delivery, and real-world support.
Professional Emulsion from Buckets of Ink
Our emulsions are formulated for clean exposure, long stencil life, and excellent resistance to humidity and chemicals. Whether you're using dual-cure, SBQ, or diazo systems, Buckets of Ink supplies emulsions that coat smoothly and dry quickly, giving you consistent results across all mesh counts and frame types.
Ideal for plastisol, water-based, discharge, and solvent-based printing, our emulsions ensure sharp detail and superior edge definition—whether you're printing one shirt or a thousand. These emulsions hold up on-press and reclaim cleanly, giving your shop more efficiency and less waste.
Built for Image Accuracy, Durability, and Wash Resistance
Buckets of Ink emulsions are trusted by print shops that require sharp image resolution and stencil durability. With proper exposure and post-hardening, these emulsions can withstand long runs and aggressive inks. Whether you're printing athletic wear in Texas, band merch in California, or high-end retail garments in Arizona, Buckets of Ink has the stencil solution for your workflow.
Our emulsions offer excellent reclaimability, low pinhole rates, and easy compatibility with modern exposure units. From fast LED systems to traditional UV setups, you'll get the crisp detail and consistency your clients expect.
Fast Shipping to Arizona, California, and the Southwest
Buckets of Ink ships fast across the U.S., with strategic access to major hubs including Phoenix, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Austin, and Denver. Our warehouse in Tempe, Arizona ensures that shops in Nevada, Utah, Texas, and Colorado get fast turnaround times and expert service on every emulsion order.
Need help choosing the right emulsion for your application? Our experienced team is here to help—from startup recommendations to industrial shop upgrades.
Order Screen Printing Emulsion Online Today
Buckets of Ink offers everything your shop needs to coat, expose, and reclaim screens with confidence. Our emulsions are production-tested, durable, and ready for the demands of modern screen printing. Whether you're printing for fashion, sports, or promotional clients, trust Buckets of Ink to deliver the performance your business depends on.
Order your screen printing emulsion online today and get nationwide shipping backed by expert support. From California to Texas and everywhere in between—Buckets of Ink powers your press with professional results.
New to emulsion? Read how to choose screen printing emulsion. Need coaters, block-out and remover? See scoop coaters and emulsion remover.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which screen printing emulsion should I buy?
For most plastisol work a photopolymer or dual-cure emulsion such as Ulano QX-5 or a Chromaline emulsion gives sharp detail and good durability. For water-based or discharge inks choose a water-resistant dual-cure emulsion.
How long does emulsion last?
Unopened emulsion keeps for months when stored cool and dark. Once sensitized, dual-cure emulsions last several weeks; photopolymer emulsions last longer. Coated screens should be kept in a dark, dry screen cabinet.
How do I remove emulsion from a screen?
Use an emulsion remover (stripper) and a pressure washer, then degrease before recoating. See our screen reclaiming chemicals from Easiway and Chromaline.
Do you ship emulsion to Arizona and the Southwest?
Yes. We ship emulsion from Tempe, Arizona by UPS, and local shops can pick up at our showroom at 906 S. Priest Dr. Suite 101, Tempe.
Do you need emulsion for screen printing?
Yes, if you make photo stencils. Emulsion is the light-sensitive coating that fills the mesh. After exposure it blocks ink everywhere except your design, so it is what turns a blank screen into a printable stencil.
Do you coat both sides of the screen with emulsion?
Yes. Most printers coat the print side first, then the squeegee side, with a scoop coater. Follow the coating steps on your emulsion maker's tech sheet for the number of coats.
How long does emulsion take to dry on a screen?
It depends on heat, humidity and coat thickness. Dry coated screens flat, print side down, in a dark room with moving air; a dehumidified drying cabinet is faster. The emulsion must be fully dry before exposure.
What types of screen printing emulsion are there?
The two main types are photopolymer (SBQ) emulsions, which come pre-sensitized and expose fast, such as Ulano QX-5 and Ulano Orange, and diazo or dual-cure emulsions, which you mix with a sensitizer before use, such as Ulano 925WR.
Which emulsion is best for plastisol ink?
Most plastisol shops use a photopolymer or dual-cure emulsion. See our guide to the best emulsion for plastisol or call 480-229-7806.
Do you sell coated or pre-burned screens?
No. We sell emulsion, scoop coaters and blank pre-stretched screens. We do not coat, expose or burn screens; you coat and expose them in your own shop.
