Speedball
Speedball offers 9 products on RevWix across Arts & Crafts, with an average ethics score of 75.7/10 and recurring certifications including FSC Certified, Vegan, AP Non-Toxic.
Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Speedball's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare34.2/10
- Labor33/10
- Environment30.7/10
- Sourcing30.4/10
- Transparency29.2/10
Categories covered
Where Speedball shows up across our directory.
- Arts & Crafts9
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Speedball's products.
- ✓Eco-friendly inks
- ✓Wide array of tools for various techniques
- ✓Easy to use for beginners
- ✓Easy water-only cleanup
- ✓Durable steel carving blades
- ✓AP Non-Toxic certified ink
Sustainability commitments
"The kit promotes sustainable printmaking practices by reducing waste and offering refillable inks."
"Inks are manufactured in a facility with active waste-reduction programs; wooden components are FSC-certified."
"The kit encourages upcycling and waste reduction by providing reusable components. The inks are non-toxic and water-based, making them less harmful to the environment compared to oil-based inks. The kit also supports eco-friendly printmaking practices."
Speedball scores & reviews
Product scorecard
| # | Product | Ethics | Shopper rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Speedball Speedy Carve Block Printing Kit | 85 | 4.3(873) | $49.95 |
| 2 | Super Value Block Printing Starter Kit | 82 | 4.7(8,542) | $28.50 |
| 3 | Speedball Deluxe Block Printing Kit - Includes Inks, Brayer, Bench Hook, Lino Handle and Cutters, Speedy-Carve Block, Mounted Linoleum Block (3472) | 80 | 4.6(819) | $77.99 |
| 4 | Speedball 3471 Super Value Block Printing Starter Kit | 78 | 4.6(1,183) | $38.99 |
| 5 | Speedball Linoleum Cutter Kit Assortment #1 | 76 | 4.6(4,835) | $84.99 |
| 6 | Speedball Speedy-Carve Premium Printmaking Blocks - 4" x 6" Pink Carving Material, Soft & Precise (6-Pack) | 75 | 4.8(227) | $29.99 |
| 7 | Speedball Super Value Block Printing Starter Kit | 72 | 4.6(1,177) | $38.99 |
| 8 | Speedball Seal-N-Sketch Speedball Sketching Pad | 68 | 4.5(120) | $9.99 |
| 9 | Speedball Speedy Carve Eraser Bar, 1.2 oz | 65 | 4.6(344) | $5.29 |
Products from Speedball
The Speedball Speedy Carve Block Printing Kit is a comprehensive set of tools for beginners and experienced printmakers alike. This kit suits both individuals who wish to explore printmaking and professionals looking to enhance their practice. Key features include eco-friendlyCMYK inks, water-based, and produces vibrant prints with minimal mess.
The Speedball Super Value Block Printing Starter Kit is the best sustainable printmaking kit for beginners looking to explore relief printing with water-soluble, non-toxic materials. This comprehensive set includes a water-based ink that avoids the harsh solvents found in traditional oil-based printmaking, making it a safer choice for home studios and students.
The Speedball Deluxe Block Printing Kit (3472) is a comprehensive set designed for beginners and experienced printmakers alike, offering a eco-friendly way to create intricate designs on paper, fabric, or other materials. It includes non-toxic water-based inks that are environmentally conscious. The kit is designed to minimize waste, with reusable components such as the bench hook and lino handle. The lintroller is made from recycled materials, aligning with the brand's commitment to sustainability.
The Speedball Block Printing Starter Kit is a comprehensive set for printmaking beginners, including lino handle and cutters, Speedball Speedy-Carve, and ink, ideal for ages 12 and up. The primary keyword for this product is 'block printing kit for beginners'.
The Speedball Linoleum Cutter Kit Assortment #1 is a versatile toolset for printmakers, featuring a variety of linoleum cutter blades and handles for different carving needs. It's suitable for both beginners and experienced printmakers looking to expand their tool collection.
Experience creative precision with Speedball's Speedy-Carve printmaking blocks, perfect for artists and DIY enthusiasts seeking a soft, user-friendly carving material for stamps, block printing, and art projects. Made in the USA. Primary keyword: Printmaking Blocks. Secondary keywords: Carving Blocks, Block Printing Supplies, Soft Pink Carving Material, Art Supplies for Artists.
The Speedball Super Value Block Printing Starter Kit is a complete, budget-friendly printmaking set ideal for beginners and students seeking an ethical, non-toxic entry into block printing. It includes ink, a brayer, a lino handle, cutters, and Speedy-Carve blocks, all designed for safe, water-soluble use.
Speedball Seal-N-Sketch sketching pads are perfect for artists seeking smooth paper for dry media with convenient spiral binding for easy portability.
The Speedball Speedy Carve Eraser Bar is an essential tool for linocut and woodcut printmakers, offering a convenient and efficient way to clean up images on your block. This 1.2-ounce bar is perfect for intricate details and smooth transitions.
How to read Speedball's ethics scores
Each Speedball product on this page carries a 0–100 score built from four checkable inputs: active third-party certifications, disclosed ingredients or materials, published supply-chain information, and the brand's watchdog record. Nothing here is based on Speedball's own marketing language.
The spread matters as much as the top score. If Speedball's highest and lowest products sit far apart, verification is being applied to some lines and not others — common when a company certifies a flagship range and leaves the rest undocumented. A narrow spread, even at a moderate average, usually signals a consistent policy.
Scores can move without any editorial change, because certification status is re-checked as pages refresh. A lapsed certificate, a new audit or a recall notice will all show up in the product's certification and notes sections.
Questions worth asking before buying Speedball
Start with ownership: a parent company's testing or sourcing policy can change what a claim on the packaging actually covers. Then check scope — a certification often applies to one fibre, facility or ingredient rather than the whole product.
Finally, compare within the category rather than against Speedball's own range. A mid-scoring product can still be the strongest verified option at its price, and a high-scoring one can be beaten by a cheaper certified alternative.
What each score input covers
| Input | What we check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Active listings in public registers, with scope and expiry | Only externally audited claims can be revoked |
| Ingredients & materials | Full disclosure, hazard flags, recycled or organic content | Comparable without trusting brand narrative |
| Transparency | Named suppliers, factories or audit summaries | Shows whether claims survive scrutiny |
| Record | Recalls, regulator rulings and greenwashing findings | Best short-term signal of quality control |
Buying Speedball with confidence
- Verify the mark, not the adjectiveSearch the certifier's register for the exact product line.
- Check the parent companyOwnership changes what cruelty-free or organic claims cover.
- Compare in-categoryThe same score means different things across categories.
- Read open notes firstAn unresolved recall outweighs a few score points.
Frequently asked
Is Speedball an ethical brand?+
Speedball's standing here is the average of its scored products, built only from verifiable inputs: active certifications, disclosed ingredients or materials, published supply-chain data and its recall or regulator record. Where a claim cannot be checked in a public register, it earns nothing.
Is Speedball certified by third parties?+
Any certification we could confirm appears on the individual product cards above. Marks shown are matched to the certifier's own register; self-declared logos and internal awards are not counted.
Why do Speedball products have different scores?+
Scores are per product, not per brand. Differences usually come from certification scope, ingredient or material disclosure, and packaging — a certified flagship can sit far above an undocumented line from the same company.
Are there better alternatives to Speedball?+
Compare within the category rather than the brand: category rankings list the highest-scoring verified options at each price level, so you can see whether a cheaper certified alternative beats the Speedball product you were considering.