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How to Create a White Base in Screen Printing Using Adobe Illustrator
Creating a white base for screen printing is essential to make sure your colors pop and look vibrant, especially on dark fabrics. This tutorial from walks you through the steps to prepare your design, apply choking and trapping techniques, and finalize your print to achieve professional results. With these techniques, you'll avoid the "Oreo cookie" effect, where white edges show around your design, and ensure your prints are clean and precise.
Which Screen Print Experience is For You? Basics or Intermediate Class
Are you excited to dive into the colorful world of screen printing? Whether you’re a complete newbie or have some experience under your belt, our screen printing classes are designed to help you master this fantastic craft. Let’s take a closer look at what you can expect from both our Basics and Intermediate classes, and help you decide which one is the right fit for you.
Spot Color Separation Techniques in Adobe Illustrator
If you're into screen printing, you know that getting your colors right is key. One of the most common questions is how to color separate a design in Adobe Illustrator. Don’t worry! It’s easier than you think, especially when using spot colors. Let’s dive into the basics and learn how to make your designs print-ready.
Secrets To Screen Printing Metallic Inks
Lee Stuart shares expert tips on how to screen print with metallic inks on T-shirts. Many beginners try to use metallic inks with just one screen that has a low mesh count. This simple method ends up using too much ink and makes the print heavy on the shirt. Lee has some recommendations to make this better.
How to Print Your Own Custom Boxes
Why bother customizing the boxes you ship garments in? It's actually a small, but significant way to stand out from the crowd and look incredibly professional. That package is the customer's first impression of your business, why not make it a good one? Luckily, it's fairly easy to print on cardboard boxes. Rogue Lab Owner Lee Stuart breaks down every step of the process — from creating the artwork to curing the ink — so you can customize your own boxes effortlessly.
Your Brand Starts Here With Learning | How To Screen Print With A Kit: 250 Edition
Our How to Screen Print with a Kit: 250 Edition Online Course isn't just about learning; it's about transforming your passion into a successful brand. Join us, and let's make your screen printing dreams a reality as we guide you through 12 modules teaching everything from dialing in the darkroom to cataloging prints.
Creeping It Real While Screen Printing Spooky T-Shirt Designs
Screen printing, the art of turning an idea into a tangible masterpiece, is a process that combines creativity, precision, and skill. The journey from concept to a stunning print can be as intricate as it is rewarding, often involving various steps, each requiring a unique set of skills and techniques.
In this video, we take you behind the scenes of a screen printing project that might just be a masterpiece in the making. It all starts with a bold vision, a striking design, and the need to transform that artwork into a screen-printed reality.
The Secret to Printing on Waterproof Nylon Garments
Printing on nylon is a struggle. Many variables and differences in the material can make print jobs difficult. Once you get the process right, it’s a cinch. Jonathan Overmeyer at Golden Press Studio walks through how to print on nylon windbreakers using their original shirt design.
How to Create & Screen Print QR Codes on Garments
Quick Response codes, or QR codes, are everywhere. You sit down at a restaurant and to read the menu, you have to scan a QR code. You walk through a trade show, stop by a booth with stellar equipment, and to get that show discount, you gotta scan a QR code. You’re picking up a new couch you found on Facebook Marketplace. To Venmo the seller, they bring up the QR code for their account so you can scan it and easily reimburse them.
Calculate Screen Printing Profits for a DIY Printer in 4 Steps
One of the scariest parts of screen printing is turning a profit. Printers want to make a profit and stay competitive, but not price too high or too low. How do you make a profit in DIY screen printing? Let’s follow the blog “A Guide to Pricing Screen Printed Garments and Turning a Profit” and take a look at four steps to turning DIY screen printing into a profit.
Want to Screen Print? Here’s How to Choose the Best Start Up Press for You
The day has come: you're ready to jump into the screen printing world. A key factor needed to get started in this adventure is a screen printing press. With tons of press options, it may be difficult to choose the best press to get started with. Luckily, there’s a guide to choosing the best startup press for your shop. Keep reading.
How to Start Screen Printing T-Shirts at Home
Screen printing is a unique industry. Printers take a blank shirt and turn it into a work of art. You can make anything out of the trade, whether that’s a hobby or a full-time gig. Stepping into screen printing can be a little intimidating. There’s so much to learn, and it’s a guarantee that you’ll make mistakes along the way. So where do you start? Let’s walk through what you’ll need to start screen printing and the best ways to learn the craft.
