Screen Tension Meter: How to Measure and Maintain Your Screens
One of the most common questions we hear in our classes and from printers at every level regarding screens is: what mesh tension is considered too low? At what point...
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How to Screen Print Full Color Images with CMYK Process
Have you ever looked at a vibrant, photo-realistic print and assumed it was produced digitally with DTF or DTG? While those methods are great for certain jobs, you can achieve...
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Best Practices when Printing Multi-Color Posters with Green Galaxy Water-Based Ink
Ever looked around at your walls and thought “This could use some pizzazz?” Screen printing professional Jamie is with you. The walls of her print studio were bland and boring....
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5 Common Mistakes New Screen Printers Make (and How to Fix Them)
Starting in screen printing is exciting—but it’s easy to hit some bumps early on. Whether you’re printing out of a garage or setting up a side hustle, there are a...
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Registering 8 Colors On The Screen Printer Starter Press
Hey screen printers! In this video, Darryl is going to walk you through the process of how to register your screens accurately and fairly simply using some unique tips. Let's...
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Sim Process Separations | The Secret to Photorealistic Screen Prints
SIM Process Separations might be one of the hardest things to do well in screen printing. Luckily, we have good news! We’re sharing the secrets to achieving photo-realistic screen prints...
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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...
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Tips for Reclaiming Screens for Best Results
Emulsion remover removes emulsion. Seems simple, right? This chemical reclaims stencils faster with a concentrated emulsion remover solution. The chemistry breaks down emulsion when applied to a screen, and can be used in...
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A Guide to Screen Printing T-Shirts
Each printer has their own unique story of why they got into screen printing. Some wanted to start their own clothing line. Others found it as a way to make...
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How To Dial In Exposure Times Using An Exposure Calculator
Figuring out exposure times is one of the most difficult tasks in screen printing. If you're struggling, you're not alone. The best thing you can do is invest in a 21-Step...
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How to Print White Plastisol Ink on a Black Shirt with a Smoothing Screen
Printing white ink on black shirts is a popular design combination. For this design choice to be most effective, the ink needs to be clean and bright. For the best results, printers...
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3 Ways to Create Soft Prints with Plastisol Ink
Soft hand prints are best achieved with water-based ink but can be done with plastisol ink as well. Between the inks you choose to use, the garments you're printing on, to the...
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Best Practices to Ensure Proper Ink Curing with 4 Curing Methods
Curing your prints is one of the last steps of the screen printing process, but it is one of the most important steps. Ink needs to be cured properly so...
