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Behind the Scenes Creating Custom Posters and Postcards
We’re joining Darryl for a fun and creative print session. He’s in the shop, getting ready to print some custom postcards for SP class students. It’s all about setting up the screen, aligning everything just right, and using the right tools to make sure the prints come out perfectly. If you’re into printing posters or postcards, you’ll want to see how Darryl handles it step by step. Let's get into the process and see how it's done!
Explore the 5 Best Deep Dive with Colin Videos for Screen Printers
If you're a screen printing enthusiast looking to up your game, you're in the right place! Colin, the screen printing guru, has taken a deep dive i...
Deep Dive W/ Colin Episode 1 | Short-bodied and Long-bodied Inks in Screen Printing
In screen printing, the type of ink you use affects the quality and ease of printing. In this first episode of "Deep Dive with Colin," we learn about short-bodied and long-bodied inks, their properties, and how they affect the printing process.
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.
Which Emulsion is Right for Me?
Several types of emulsions exist on the market. How do you decide on which emulsion is best for you? First, you must ask yourself a few questions.
How Adobe Illustrator’s New Mock-Up Beta Tool is Saving the Screenprinter’s Time
The mock-up of a design is one of the (dare I say it) most important tools used to sell designs on t-shirts. It can be difficult to imagine how something will look on a shirt without the image.
Exploring AI in Art, Graphic Design and Screen Printing
In this video, the Josh from @joshisterric talks about how artificial intelligence (AI), with tools like DALL-E and MidJourney, is changing art and graphic design. These tools can make art from text descriptions, which is cool but also makes people wonder about the future of human artists.
The Dark(er) side of Screen Printing
If you're curious about screen printing or want to get better at it, these videos are for you! From getting everything set up in Part 1 to seeing e...
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.Â
Tips and Tricks for Using a Water-Based Pallet Adhesive
Decided you're ready to kick the aerosol can? Don't blame you. Who wants to inhale chemicals from a spray adhesive? Plus, a spray adhesive gets everywhere — you, your glasses (if you wear them), your press, the ground. Spray adhesive is just not worth it. If you're ready to make a switch, learn the ins and outs of using a  water-based pallet adhesive.Â
March '24 Screen Printing Class: Where Creativity and Community Collide
This March, the in-person screen printing class, Screen Print Experience at Ryonet HQ in Vancouver, Washington, hit a sweet spot of learning, creativity, and fun. A big shout-out to everyone who made it, from the local attendees to the travelers from afar. Your drive and eagerness to head into screen printing made this session one for the history books.
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.
