Screen Printing Sizing Strategies for Large Shirt Runs
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...
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4 Mistakes to Avoid When Printing For High-End Premium Brands
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...
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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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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...
