Screen Printing
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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…
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Education
Ghosting Problems: What’s the Solution?
Ghosting-the word that strikes terror and headaches in new and seasoned printers alike. Ghosting occurs when the screen-printing ink reacts…
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Do you have any tips for screen printing placket shirts?
What in the world is a placket? Grab your nearest sports jersey, button down, or polo and we will tell…
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Features
Using Vinyl Stencils Instead of Emulsion: A Step-by-Step Process
Before you get started on this fun screen-printing project, you need a few items: Vinyl cutter (even a cheap one!)…
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What are the pros and cons of rubber-coated platens?
The biggest advantage of coating an aluminum platen with rubber is to soften the printing surface. When the printing surface…
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Education
Manual vs. Automatic Press: Which One is Right for You?
Manual Manual screen printing is perfect for the beginner and intermediate printer. They start out with one-color/one-station table top presses…
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Education
How to Start Mobile Heat Printing
It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of offering on-site creations. After all, the possibilities are endless with…
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Tips
Screen-Drying Cabinets: What to Look for and Why
Screen drying cabinets are the perfect tool to reduce downtime in the shop. With a drying cabinet, your screen dry-time…
