Speedball Scoop Coater

The Speedball Scoop Coater is a practical screen printing tool for applying photo emulsion with more control than pouring or brushing by hand. Its aluminium body holds emulsion across the width of the tool, helping you coat screens more evenly during stencil preparation.

The dual-sided design gives you two working edges for different screen mesh counts. Use the sharp edge for higher mesh counts and the rounded edge for lower mesh counts, so you can adjust your coating approach depending on the screen you are preparing.

The full snap-on dust shield helps protect the coater from dust and particles between uses. This matters because unwanted particles can interfere with clean emulsion application and stencil results.

This is a useful upgrade for artists, studios, and classrooms coating multiple screens. It may be more tool than you need for a single one-off print, but it becomes very helpful once screen coating becomes part of your regular workflow.

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Fill the scoop coater with your screen printing emulsion and apply it to the screen using the edge best suited to your mesh count. The sharp edge is intended for higher mesh counts, while the rounded edge is best for lower mesh counts.

The coater’s solid holding depth supports longer coating sessions, which is helpful when preparing multiple screens. Between uses, it sits squarely on a flat surface for easier handling and storage.

Use the full snap-on dust shield when the coater is not in use. This helps prevent particles from mixing into your emulsion and keeps the tool cleaner in the studio.

Clean the scoop coater according to the requirements of the emulsion product you are using. No specific cleaning chemical, solvent, or washout instruction was provided for this item.

No safety or toxicity warnings were provided for the scoop coater itself. Follow all safety guidance for the emulsion, cleaners, and screen printing chemicals used with it.

What is a scoop coater used for?

A scoop coater is used to apply photo emulsion evenly onto a screen printing screen. It helps create a smoother coating than applying emulsion by hand.

Which side of the Speedball Scoop Coater should I use?

Use the sharp edge for higher mesh counts. Use the rounded edge for lower mesh counts.

Is this scoop coater good for beginners?

Yes, it is useful for beginners who are learning the photo emulsion process. Practise your coating angle and pressure before preparing important screens.

Is this useful for professional or repeated studio use?

Yes. It is especially helpful for anyone coating more than a few screens in a studio workflow.

What is the Speedball Scoop Coater made from?

It is made from T6 aluminium with glued injection moulded end caps. It also includes a full snap-on dust shield.

Why does the dust shield matter?

The dust shield helps prevent particles from getting into your emulsion. Cleaner emulsion can support cleaner stencil results.

Can the scoop coater sit on a table between uses?

Yes. The coater is designed to sit flat on a surface between uses.

Is “aluminum” the same as “aluminium” for this product?

Yes. In Canadian spelling we use aluminium, while some customers may search for aluminum scoop coater.