Absolutely loved the products! The quality exceeded my expectations and shipping was incredibly fast. Will definitely be ordering again.Sarah Johnson
Description
SFXC Hydrochromic Screen Printing Ink changes colour when it comes into contact with water - suitable for paper, board and canvas.
Wet and reveal hidden messages, images and text. The ink is white when dry. When the layer of Hydrochromic ink comes into contact with water it turns translucent, revealing the hidden layer.
Please note that Hydrochromic is white and therefore, do not try and cover hard dark colours like black, dark blue or red, instead lighten those colours to be grey, light blue or pink or you will see the dark colours through the white coating.
Apply 2 thin coats by screen printing or using a flat foam roller. Coverage is 50ml per square metre per coat.
DO NOT APPLY WITH A BRUSH!
Hydrochromic inks can be used on business cards, invitations, magazines, games, brochures, labels, art installations, children's activities, puzzles and signs.
We also stock Hydrochromic sheets to make your project just that bit simpler!
50ml and 100ml are sample sizes.
Hannah Sykes, a Uni student and SFXC customer, used our Hydrochromic wet and reveal ink to create a very cool raincoat.
Clothing designed by Hannah Sykes
This company coated adhesive plastic and applied it to tiles in shower cubical:
To view the full description, instructions and the safety data, please click here.
The information supplied in this product description is for guidance only.
Please fully test our products before print runs, projects, installations and production.
Please contact us for bulk and trade pricing.
Orders over 5 kilo's are CUSTOM ORDERS and will have to be made especially for you, so 5 - 15 days lead times are needed on those. These orders cannot be returned or cancelled once production has begun.
Orders over 1 kilo cannot be shipped via economy shipping due to there being a 1 kilo maximum allowed for liquids and must be shipped via DHL.
What Our Customers Say
Great customer service and even better products. The team went above and beyond to make sure I was satisfied with my purchase.Mike Chen
I've been shopping here for over a year now and the quality is consistently excellent. Highly recommend to anyone looking for reliable products.Emma Davis
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is SFXC ?
SFXC is a family-owned UK-based business specialising in innovative and creative materials for commercial, domestic, and educational projects. Since launching in 2008, we’ve grown into a trusted brand for special effects and smart materials worldwide.
What makes SFXC different ?
As smart material specialists, we not only source, manufacture, and distribute unique pigments, coatings, and plastics — we also offer expert advice, extensive testing, and a passion for pushing the limits of creativity.
What industries do you work with ?
We work with everyone — from artists and universities to automotive giants, film productions, fashion labels, printers, space exploration, and even the military! If your project needs a creative spark, we’re here to help.
What special effect materials do you offer ?
Our technologies include Liquid Crystal, Thermochromic, Photochromic, Hydrochromic, Glow in the Dark, Fluorescent, Pearlescent, Colour Changing, Holographic, Conductive, Reflective, Scented, Invisible, and Infrared materials. We also offer a range of additives and binder systems.
Do you offer project support ?
Absolutely! Our full Design Service can help with R&D, material sourcing and consultancy, product design and manufacturing, direct marketing, print and design, and installations. We love helping our customers bring their ideas to life.