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Texsource Hosts In-Person Screen Printing Class

The class will be held at the company's Georgia location on March 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET

Texsource screen printing class
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Texsource Screen Printing Supply hosts an in-person screen printing class at its Georgia location on March 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. The class will focus on using special effect inks and techniques.

In this hands-on class, Texsource staff will present:

  • Discharge and plasticharge printing
  • Matsui RFU water-based printing
  • Heat transfers for plastisol inks
  • Overlay foils

In addition, there will be a thorough overview and hands-on training of the following:

  • Proper artwork preparation
  • Choosing the right mesh count
  • Using the correct emulsion
  • Stencil thickness
  • Why squeegee selection is important
  • Off-contact and why it’s important
  • Ink additives and proper ratios for use
  • Curing for special effects inks
  • Printing glitters, shimmers, crystalina, puff, and foils
  • Overview of discharge printing

All attendees receive a free lunch.

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Marie Fennema is the managing editor of GRAPHICS PRO, including GRAPHICS PRO Today, covering news and guidance in apparel decoration, awards and engraving, and sign and digital printing.

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