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Printing with Plastisol vs. Water Based Ink

Jacelyn WedmanApr 02, 2021

Screen printers debate which is better: plastisol or water-based ink. Some printers start out with plastisol ink, while others opt to jump right into water-based printing. But how are they different? Why would you use one over the other? Ink master Colin Huggins lays out the differences and nuances to printing each type of ink. You’ll be able to decide which ink is best for your shop.

Research Suggests that FN-INK™ is the Most Opaque Plastisol Ink

Sage LarsonFeb 24, 2021

When 12-year-old Lucy Wisnasky was assigned to do a science project, she knew she wanted to do an experiment related to screen printing. Her parents own Shirts Galore & More, a print shop where Lucy has uncovered her passion for screen printing. Why not perform an experiment that's interesting to her and potentially improve an aspect of their business?

The Easiest Way to Make a Print Pop on a White Shirt

Sage LarsonDec 23, 2020

Golden Press Studio turns up the heat with a multicolor, Miami Vice-themed print for a tattoo shop. Needing to print a two-color pocket, four-color back, and one-color sleeve, the shop takes on the challenge to make this bodacious print. Watch the team burn the screens, register, print, and cure to make a vibrant, vibin' print. All done with standard FN-INK™ colors.

Helpful Tips When Printing Glow Inks

Sage LarsonNov 04, 2020

Did you know that the intensity of the glow is tied to the brightness of the color behind it? Screen printing aficionado Ronald Peters demonstrates how the ink color will affect the results of the glow.

How to Create a 5 Color Print Using 3 Colors

Sage LarsonOct 07, 2020

There may be a time when a customer requests a multicolor print that requires more colors than your press can handle. Luckily, you have a few tricks you can do to make it work. Screen printing expert Colin Huggins will walk through creating the artwork for the print and how to set it up on press.

When To Use Discharge Ink (And When Not To)

Sage LarsonSep 18, 2020

Printing with discharge ink is a fantastic way to create a vibrant print that's unbelievably soft. Discharge printing isn't for everyone though. Let's discover what is discharge, how it works, what's need for it, garment selection, and when and when not to use it.

How to Screen Print Wet on Wet Halftones and Color Blends for a Vintage Look

Sage LarsonSep 16, 2020

Remember when expert Colin Huggins showed how to create halftones and blends in Adobe Illustrator? Now he's printing that design. Watch to learn how to print wet-on-wet halftones and blends, tips to get the best colors and blends, and how shirt colors affect the look of the print.

The Screen Printer's Best Friend: FN-INK™

Sage LarsonNov 13, 2019

FN-INK™ grabs your artwork by the shoulders, shakes the sleepiness out of it, hands it a cup of coffee, and pushes it out into the world. FN-INK™ m...

Ryonet’s Ink Pouring Process

Amy RobertsNov 10, 2017

Disclaimer: We have been pouring ink here at Ryonet since the very beginning. As our company has grown and as we have gone through a Wilflex ink transition, we have changed our ink pouring facilities four times. We have also changed and increased our container size three times. Through these changes, we have made some […]

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Plastisol Ink vs. Water Based Ink: What’s Different?

Kaitlyn IngramMay 15, 2017

So, what is the deal with plastisol versus water based ink? Ink is one of the most used products when you are screen printing. For a long time plastisol inks were the most common choice since water based inks were more difficult to use. Plastisol served printers well and created some rad designs. But this […]

Can The ROQ Do One Stroke Plastisol Printing?

Mark BerrymanMay 24, 2016

It has come to my attention that there are rumors about the ROQ being incapable of printing with one stroke for each color. It’s a preposterous assumption that such a high-end machine does not perform adequately for plastisol inks. The ROQ press is designed as well if not better than any machine that I have […]

White Plastisol Ink Reduction

Ryonet MarketingFeb 19, 2013

White ink is atop contender for “most questions asked”. This is largely due to the amount of pigments white ink has. Something critical when printing with white ink is that it prints crisp, clean and bright. There are a couple basic suggestions to keep in mind that will help you get the best results possible. Sometimes it’s the simple things that go a long way in making a successful print run.

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