Screen Printing
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Education
How to Screen Print on Poly Shirts
In this video, Geno Talkington of Wichita Screen Printing gives printers the rundown on polyester shirts. Video takeaways: Poly inks…
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How to Shop for a Screen Printing Dryer
Offering advice on which dryer is the best for your screen printing operation can be challenging as all shops aren’t…
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The Phases of Plastisol Inks
Plastisol inks must contain two ingredients: resin and plasticizer. When these two ingredients are stirred together at room temperature, the…
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Top Mistakes Every Shop Makes
Mistakes in the screen printing business can cost you time, money, and resources. While it’s true that a certain amount…
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Education
The Big Debate: Push or Pull
A big question that every screen printer asks in his or her career is whether to push or pull a…
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Education
Working with Screen-Printed Heat Transfers
There are a few considerations to keep in mind when working with screen-printed transfers: The size of the job you…
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Education
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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What types of inks are better for the environment?
Just because an ink type sounds more environmentally friendly doesn’t necessarily mean that it is. Go with inks that are…
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What challenges do shops face when going green?
One of the biggest challenges in going green is figuring out what to do with the old stuff. Those products…
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Education
Installing Your First Automatic Press
You have put a lot of thought and money into buying your first automatic press, but purchasing is just the…
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Education
Creating a Distressed Screen Print
Cozy, comfortable, and lived-in looking screen prints are all the rage now. Distressed prints look more relaxed and customers have…
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Education
The Challenges of Screen Printing Nylon
If you have ever tried printing on nylon, you understand the challenges. If you haven’t…oh boy, are you going to…
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Education
Quick Tips for Printing on Knit Garments
Knit fabrics are fairly easy to find and are available in a variety of colors. They are ideal for everyday workwear…
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How do I achieve a soft hand when printing?
When printers use the term “hand feel” it means exactly as it sounds. The desired hand feel for screen-printed garments…
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Education
In Search of the Right Mesh
I know I have opened more than one mesh specification sheet and been so impressed with the scope of the…
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Why am I experiencing dye migration when screen printing?
There are three conditions which trigger dye migration and lead to white ink with a tinted version of the synthetic…
