Our brands: 24 in stock, ships today
Every brand on this page is one we print, cure, reclaim and embroider with ourselves. Inks, emulsions, chemicals, screens, thread and DTF consumables are on the shelf in Tempe, Arizona and ship the same day on orders placed by 2 PM; presses, DTF printers and embroidery machines are delivered, installed and supported by our own staff.
Which brands does Buckets of Ink carry?
Buckets of Ink stocks 24 brands across eight categories: CobraFlex and Mimaki DTF printers; DuPont Artistri DTF ink; Wilflex / Avient, WM Plastics and QCM plastisol inks; ROQ and Vastex presses and dryers; Chromaline, Ulano and CCI emulsions; Easiway, Franmar and Kor-Chem screen chemicals; Tekmar, PMI, AlbaChem, Nortech, Shur-Loc and EZ Grip tapes, adhesives, screens and squeegees; and Happy Japan, Madeira, Fil-Tec and HoopMaster embroidery machines, thread, bobbins and hooping. Everything ships from Tempe, Arizona, with same-day delivery across the Phoenix metro.
Authorized dealer
Genuine product with manufacturer warranty on every brand listed.
Ships same day
Order by 2 PM Arizona time. Shipping is included on orders over $500.
We use what we sell
Advice by job, fabric and press from people who print and embroider daily.
Install and support
Equipment delivered, installed and supported by phone from Tempe.
DTF Equipment
CobraFlex and Mimaki direct-to-film printers, shakers, dryers and air purifiers, installed and supported from Tempe.
CobraFlex
Authorized CobraFlex DTF printer dealer, Tempe AZ
24 in Stealth 2-head and 4-head DTF printers with shaker and dryer packages, built on Epson i3200 heads, plus CobraFlex ink, film and powder.
DTF Inks
Water-based pigment inks for direct-to-film transfers, matched to the printers we sell.
Screen Printing Inks
Plastisol inks for every job: whites, blacks, Rio RFU colors, low-bleed poly, process sets and specialty effects.
Wilflex / Avient
Authorized Wilflex ink distributor, Tempe AZ
Epic Rio RFU colors, Rival Sport poly inks, Athletic, Bolt, Tiger and Quick whites, Infinite FX effects and additives, in quart, gallon and 5 gallon.
Screen Printing Equipment
Manual and automatic presses, dryers, flash units and exposure gear from brands we install and service.
Emulsions
Photopolymer and diazo emulsions, blockout and stencil remover for every mesh count.
Chromaline
Authorized Chromaline emulsion distributor, Tempe AZ
ChromaBlue, ChromaLime, PC 701 and CTR emulsions plus screen and press washes.
Screen Chemicals
Reclaim, degrease, dehaze and press wash chemistry for the washout booth and the press.
Easiway
Authorized Easiway chemicals distributor, Tempe AZ
Ink degradants, emulsion removers, haze removers, dip tanks and washout booths.
Tapes, Adhesives and Screens
Pallet adhesive, tape, pre-stretched screens and pressroom accessories.
Tekmar
Authorized Tekmar pallet adhesive dealer, Tempe AZ
TB-10 water-based pallet adhesive, the shop standard for garment hold on press, with applicators.
PMI Tape
Authorized PMI tape distributor, Tempe AZ
Split tape, pallet tape, blockout and specialty masking tapes.
AlbaChem
Authorized AlbaChem distributor, Tempe AZ
Flash Adhesive No. 1786 spray pallet adhesive for high-speed automatics.
Nortech Graphics
Authorized Nortech Graphics screens dealer, Tempe AZ
American-made pre-stretched aluminum screens, scoop coaters, squeegees and screen racks.
Embroidery
Commercial embroidery machines, thread and bobbins, with training and service from our Tempe showroom.
Happy Japan
Authorized Happy Japan embroidery machine dealer, Tempe AZ
Journey, Voyager, HCD3e and HCR3 multi-head machines from 1 to 12 heads.
Madeira USA
Authorized Madeira thread distributor, Tempe AZ
Classic Rayon, Polyneon and specialty embroidery threads.
Why shops buy their brands from Buckets of Ink
One supplier for the press, the printer and the embroidery room, with a showroom you can walk into.
Buckets of Ink vs. national online supply houses
Same brands, same genuine product. The difference is what happens after you click buy.
| Buckets of Ink | National catalog house | |
|---|---|---|
| Authorized dealer for every brand listed | Yes | Varies by brand |
| Same-day shipping cutoff | 2 PM Arizona time | Often next business day |
| Same-day local delivery | Phoenix metro, our own vans | No |
| Walk-in counter and showroom | Tempe, AZ, Mon to Fri 7:30 to 4 | No |
| Advice from people who print with the product | Yes, by phone or at the counter | Call center |
| Equipment install, training and service | Delivered and installed by our staff | Third-party or none |
| Pantone custom ink mixed in store | Yes, Wilflex and QCM systems | Rarely |
| Shipping included on orders over $250 | Yes, all 50 states | Varies |
See the brands in action
Short videos from our Tempe shop. Click to play; nothing loads until you do.
Brand questions
Yes. Buckets of Ink in Tempe, Arizona is an authorized dealer for every brand on this page, including Avient Wilflex, QCM, CobraFlex, Mimaki, DuPont Artistri, Happy Japan, Madeira, Ulano, Chromaline, Easiway, Franmar, ROQ and Vastex. Products ship from our own warehouse, not a drop shipper.
Inks, emulsions, chemicals, tapes, adhesives, screens, thread and DTF consumables are stocked on the shelf in Tempe and ship the same day on orders placed by 2 PM Arizona time. Presses, dryers, DTF printers and embroidery machines are quoted, and most are in the showroom or ship from the manufacturer within days.
Yes, to all 50 states. Shipping is included on orders over $250. In the Phoenix metro we also run our own delivery vans for same-day drops on most routes.
Yes. Call 480-229-7806 or stop by Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Our staff prints and embroiders with these products and will recommend by job, fabric and press rather than by brand.
Yes. CobraFlex and Mimaki DTF printers, Happy Japan embroidery machines and ROQ and Vastex presses are delivered, installed and supported with phone tech support from Brad Carter and Amber Anderson.
Buckets of Ink at 906 S Priest Dr in Tempe is an authorized Avient Wilflex distributor with Epic Rio RFU colors, Athletic Poly White, Bolt LC, Tiger White, Quick White and Infinite FX in stock for walk-in pickup, same-day Phoenix delivery and nationwide shipping.
Buckets of Ink is the Happy Japan dealer for Arizona, with Journey, Voyager, HCD3e and HCR3 machines in the Tempe showroom, delivery, installation, training and service.
Both are stocked at Buckets of Ink in Tempe: Ulano QX-5, Orange, Trifecta and 925WR, and Chromaline ChromaBlue, ChromaLime, PC 701 and CTR, in quarts and gallons, with same-day delivery across the Phoenix metro.
Buckets of Ink is the authorized CobraFlex and Mimaki DTF dealer in Tempe, Arizona. Printers are demonstrated in the showroom, delivered and installed, and supported with in-stock parts, ink, film and powder.
Yes. Custom Pantone colors are mixed in store from the Wilflex Epic mixing system and QCM color systems. Send the Pantone number and the ink line you print with.
Buckets of Ink, est. 1981
Need help choosing the right brand?
Tell us the job, the fabric and the press and we will match the brand and the product. Call Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, or stop by the counter.
- Address906 S Priest Dr #101, Tempe, AZ 85281
- HoursMonday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
- SalesBrad Carter 480-828-0757, Amber Anderson 480-851-0556
- Emailorders.bucketsofink@gmail.com
- DirectionsOpen in Google Maps
