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How PRNT SCRN Screen Printing Stays True to its DIY Roots

Jacelyn WedmanAug 18, 2021

When a person decides they want to screen print, there’s a ton to learn. Some may be discouraged by that idea, others love the challenge. Josh Dykstra, owner of PRNT SCRN Screen Printing, thrives off of learning new, complex forms of art. For Josh, screen printing started as a hobby, then moved to a side-hustle as he learned the trade. His business has only grown from there.

5 Essential Gestures to Know when Designing in Procreate

Jacelyn WedmanAug 06, 2021

Knowing the tricks of the trade helps screen printers fine-tune their process. When learning something new, figuring things out on your own can be time-consuming and frustrating. Procreate, the most popular drawing software on the market, has a lot of features that may pass you by. Here are five essential gestures that will improve your Procreate experience.

4 Steps to Create a T-Shirt Design Without Drawing

Jacelyn WedmanAug 04, 2021

Great shirts start with great art. Creating your own artwork can be a challenge, especially if you’re not into hand-drawing. How do you make a design look original without drawing your own? With a vector pack, you can create countless designs without drawing a single line. In this video, Golden Press Studio’s art director Cory Romeiser shows you how to create a rad design without drawing at all.

The Difference Between Raster and Vector Images

Jacelyn WedmanJul 02, 2021

Creating designs for screen printing takes a little bit of work and creativity. Whether you’re designing a logo for your brand or creating a t-shirt design based on artwork from a client, you’ll need design software that works for you. But before you get to designing, you need to know the difference between raster and vector images.

Why Screen Printers Should Learn Procreate

Jacelyn WedmanJun 23, 2021

Tons of screen printers have been using Adobe® Illustrator to create designs for prints. It’s necessary to know how to use it. But wouldn’t it be easier if you could just sketch out ideas, hone them in, and then finalize them to be printed? That’s where Procreate comes in. The Apple app makes the sketching and concepting process simple. If you’ve never used it before, check out the new Designing in Procreate course. Golden Press Studio’s Art Director Cory Romeiser will teach you the ins and outs of the program so you can start making rad art.

One Way to Continue Supporting Local Businesses

Jacelyn WedmanJun 21, 2021

More cities, states, and countries are lifting COVID-related restrictions every day. With the world getting back to “normal,” the lessons of last year should not be forgotten: local businesses are the cornerstones and lifelines of communities.

How to Customize A Design From a Vector Pack in Adobe Illustrator

Jacelyn WedmanMar 17, 2021

Creating your own designs is both fun and challenging. With a vector pack, the artwork is there. All you need to do is create a design using elements from the pack. Golden Press Studio’s Graphic Designer Cory Romeiser shows you how to customize a design from a vector pack in Adobe Illustrator.

How to Invert a Design in Adobe Illustrator

Jacelyn WedmanFeb 26, 2021

Let’s face it: not all customers send in perfect designs. Sometimes, artwork needs some tweaks (or a complete redo). Say you’re given artwork originally printed on a white background with black lines, but the client wants it printed on black with white lines. Simply changing the black lines to white lines doesn’t always cut it. The artwork looks fine, but not as good as it could look. By inverting the artwork in Adobe Illustrator, you can make your artwork stand out. Cory Romeiser of Golden Press Studio shows you how to invert artwork in Adobe Illustrator to make your life a little easier.

How to Color Separate Blends and Halftones for Screen Printing in Adobe Illustrator

Sage LarsonSep 02, 2020

Screen printing master Colin Huggins is here with another deep dive into artwork! In the latest video, Colin explains how to do color separations for blending and halftones in Adobe Illustrator. He shares insights about the techniques that'll dial in your design and make it ready for perfect blending. Take a look!

Save Time and Money by Outsourcing and Charging for Graphic Design

Ka kei HoSep 27, 2017

Day in and day out, you’re doing a million things. Talking to customers and suppliers. Operating the press. Creating and managing all of your marketing campaigns and sales efforts. Washing your windows. Sweeping the floors. After finishing everything else you need to do, you still have to find time to design and create necessary artwork. […]

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