Key Takeaways: How to Run Your First Screen Printing Job Nailing your first custom screen printing order requires managing job complexity, asking key prepress questions upfront, and setting realistic press...
Key Takeaways: The 10 Steps of Screen Printing Successful garment screen printing requires a 10-step repeatable process: 1. Design, 2. Film Output, 3. Mesh Degreasing, 4. Darkroom Drying, 5. Emulsion...
You have the basics down, your press is set up, and tees are moving off the dryer. But what happens when a customer asks for a soft-hand discharge print, a...
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...
Water-based screen printing gives your apparel an incredibly soft retail hand and feel, but running it on a manual press can be a real challenge. If you have ever tried...
Getting the perfect T-shirt placement can be a struggle, one inch too high or slightly off center can turn a great design into an expensive scrap shirt. Whether you are...
There is a massive difference between watching a flawless, pre-edited video tutorial online and trying to replicate it yourself when your mesh tension feels soft, your white plastisol ink feels...
Four color process is like magic. You take four screens, pull some ink, and suddenly you have a full color image on a t-shirt. It is one of the most...
Establishing a shop that values both performance and longevity means knowing when to upgrade your equipment. One such tool is the Rudy Press, a guided-motion attachment that bridges the gap...
Private labeling is one of the most effective ways to add value to your customer orders while building your own brand identity. Custom neck labels provide that professional, retail-ready finish...
You have a customer bringing you a big order, maybe 300 pieces, with everything from youth small to 3XL. Now you are wondering how to size that graphic for all...
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...
If you want to level up into screen printing for high-end premium brands, you have to shift your mindset. Premium brands do not hire printers. They hire partners. They are...