3 Darkroom Tips from Pro Screen Printers
The darkroom is the heartbeat of your print shop. From screen prep to reclaim, small improvements in your workflow can make a huge difference on press. In this post, we’re...
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How to Remove Cured Ink from Shirts Without Ruining the Garment
Every screen printer has been there. The print looks perfect until you spot a cured ink stain sitting where it should not be. Whether it is plastisol ink, DTF, or...
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Screen Printing Darkroom Guide: Emulsion, Exposure, and Lighting
The screen room is one of the most critical parts of your print shop. Get it wrong, and you’re chasing issues at every stage. Get it right, and you’re on...
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How to Screen Print with Living Ink’s Screen ALGAE INK™ | Quick Start Guide
Curious how to screen print more sustainably? Living Ink’s Screen ALGAE INK™ is a professional-grade, algae-based black ink designed for eco-conscious screen printing. Whether you're switching from plastisol or diving...
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Step-by-Step Guide to Screen Printing Multi-Color Plastisol Heat Transfers
Want to print your own multi-color plastisol heat transfers that look pro and apply easily, and save you time in production? Whether you're building your brand or fulfilling client orders,...
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Which Emulsion is Right for Me?
Learn how to choose the right screen printing emulsion for your inks, exposure unit, and darkroom. Compare photopolymer, diazo, and hybrid options, then match emulsions to your setup with practical...
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From Stunt Bikes to Screen Printing: How 456 Print Co. Found Its Lane
Episode 275 of the Shirt Show with Dylan Gilligan features a story that perfectly captures what makes the screen printing industry so dynamic: people carving out a lane by connecting...
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How to Screen Print on Sweatshirts: Tips for Better Stability and Bold Print
Sweatshirts can be tricky. Thicker fabric, fleece interiors, and heat sensitivity ask more from your setup. With a few simple adjustments, you can print clean, bold designs with confidence....
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Save Time on Press with Discharge Printing Across Multiple Garment Colors
Hey screen printers, we have all been there: a customer brings in the same job on multiple garment colors. Traditionally, that means extra screens, a longer setup, and more time...
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Darkroom Optimization 101: How Many Screens Does Your Shop Really Need?
Ever feel like your screens are always holding up production? You’re not alone. Many print shops underestimate just how many screens they need and how to manage them effectively. If...
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4 Conveyor Dryer Mistakes Screen Printers Should Avoid
Curing is one of the most critical steps in the screen printing process—and one of the easiest to mess up. Even if your artwork, screens, and inks are flawless, undercured...
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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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Increase your Garment Decorating Abilities with Vinyl
Vinyl is a fantastic tool for any screen printer or apparel decorator looking to expand their creative possibilities. Whether you’re creating custom t-shirts, hats, or promotional items, heat transfer vinyl...
