Screen Printing
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Tips
Managing Customer Expectations (Screen Printing Edition)
When we acquire a new client, we sometimes need to explain technical concepts. The need for explanation is essential not…
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Features
5 Big Talking Points on How to Reach New Customers
‘How can I reach new customers and gain new clientele?’ It’s a question shops are asking themselves quarter after quarter.…
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Why do screen printing inks crack?
Curing ink is like cooking a steak. If you want a rare steak, you have a hot pan and quickly…
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Education
What Print Shops Need in a Business Management Software
There are four primary considerations every shop should keep in mind when looking for the right fit. 1. Will it…
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What can producers do with misprints?
When it comes to our industry, there is one dreadful item that we all produce: misprints. Everyone has dealt with…
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What are the major differences between a metal halide exposure unit and an LED one?
Be aware that LED exposure units have a very narrow nanometer (nm) range when used with dual-cure emulsions and most…
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Education
Quality Control Tips for Screen Printing
One of the many keys to quality control is to control the variables of the process from start to finish.…
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Education
Making Rules for Your Shop
Today we are going to talk about something that may be one of the least exciting parts of our business,…
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Education
Common Ink Challenges
Different screen-printing inks come with different challenges. Whether you’re working with plastisol, discharge, water-based, or a special effect variety, there…
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Education
8 Ways to Eliminate Pinholes
Pinholes have a limited number of causes, which any shop can easily eliminate. A minute or two of extra care…
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Education
Working with Foils and Metallic Inks
Specialty inks and additives can easily find their way into a variety of screen-printing jobs. For instance, a crystalina ink…
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Education
Things to Look Out for When Buying Used Equipment
When we talk to people about buying equipment, we typically tell them to think of it like buying a car.…
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What are the most common screen sizes in screen printing?
Regarding screen printing, common screen sizes can range from 13″ X 15″ to 30″ X 40″. You can also get…
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Education
A Decorator’s Canvas: Printing on Common Fabrics
Decorating 101 tells us that not all fabrics should be treated equally. The way you print determines how your print…
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Education
Setting Up Your Screen Drying Space
To set up a proper space for drying screens, we first need to understand why we need a specific environment…
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How do I know when to offer screen printing and when to offer direct-to-garment printing?
If a customer needs a one- or two-color job at a quantity of 1,000, screen print it. You’ll want to…
