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Add Some Glitz to Your Poly Bag Prints
Your customer wants something new for their poly bags. They’re tired of the plain one-color prints, but you don’t want…
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What is Buildup?
I’ve come across a lot of discussions lately regarding buildup. What is buildup, and what causes it? I have visited…
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What to Know About Low-Cure Inks
Using a low-cure ink means fusing the ink at a lower temperature than usual, typically around 275 degrees F. This…
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3 Uses for Low-Cure Inks
Three scenarios come to mind when thinking about when to use low-cure inks. Here’s a breakdown of each: SENSITIVE FABRIC…
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What You Need to Achieve Photo-Realistic Screen Prints
I often travel to see customers, many that are quite successful and large. When conducting ink testing or trials at…
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6 Ways to be an Eco-Conscious Shop
Try these six actionable steps to become a more eco-friendly shop. Use water-based table adhesives for the platens instead of spray.…
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Special Effects Inks Based on Skill Level
Let’s talk about the different inks available for special effects. For the beginner, puff or suede inks can add a…
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What do I need to know about printing on athleisure garments?
Plastisol inks are usually stretchy by nature, but adding a little bit of stretch additive can greatly improve its stretchability.…
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What is flash curing?
Flash curing is when you incorporate a heating source into the inline printing process. The heating source can either be…
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Do I have to toss out my ink if it gets too thick?
In most cases, it depends on why the ink has thickened. If the ink has thickened due to excessive heat,…
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How do I avoid the white spots that pop up on my garment after curing?
This issue happens at times when using a white underbase ink that contains a blowing agent. The blowing agent helps…
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How do I properly clean the ink off my screens?
Try to remove as much of the ink as you can using a plastic scraper that is flat, but not…
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How do I know if my inks are curing properly?
A good test is to always stretch the ink after it has cooled from passing through the dryer. This stretch…
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Can I use sunlight to burn my screens if I run a small shop with minimal equipment?
Yes, I used to do this when our exposing unit was too small for the screen, or if the bulb…
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How can I avoid separations overlapping on a T-shirt print?
The first thing I would check on the job is the screen tension. Screen tension has much to say about…
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I’ve been having issues with the image washing out of my screen after exposure. What is causing this, and are there ways I can avoid this?
Underexposing the emulsion is the most likely culprit in why it is washing out. Check to see if the emulsion…
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