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How do I create a white plate for CMYK in Photoshop?
While in the Lab mode in Photoshop, it is a good time to create a base white or wet white.…
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Why does ghosting occur in screen printing?
Ghosting is a chemical reaction between ink and dye, in which the stacking of hot garments leads to the appearance…
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How can printers successfully remove emulsion from a screen?
The hardened emulsion must be broken down and softened to remove it. The remover can be sprayed on, brushed on,…
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How does non-PVC plastisol ink differ from PVC ink?
Like its PVC predecessor, non-PVC plastisol is considered a 100% solids ink product. This chemistry is also often referred to as…
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Should printers push or pull their squeegees?
Asking this question is like asking which computer brand, phone, or even soft drink is better. Everyone has their opinion.…
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What roles do fabric, screens, and ink play when manual printing?
Whether it is on a manual or an automatic press, the fundamental relationship between the above three components is most…
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What are some basic printing rules to follow when using a manual press?
Follow these printing rules on a manual press to better your chances of success. With the screen disengaged from the platen,…
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What should be a printer’s first consideration when an inquiry for a job comes through the shop?
When a printer is presented with an inquiry for a job, the first consideration should be the fabric composition on…
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How can screen printers prevent ghosting?
Many of the things that cause ghosting are out of your control. The two things that can be controlled are…
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