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New screen printers should start printing with plastisol ink. It's more forgiving than water-based ink and it's much easier to achieve proper cure. Even though printing plastisol is more straightforward, there are many techniques to print the ink for various processes. We've created a collection of videos and blogs that explain how to print with plastisol ink in different situations.Read now
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How to Direct-To-Garment (DTG) Print on Different Kinds of T-Shirt Material
Are you looking into the ins and outs of direct-to-garment (DTG) printing? It's good to know the processes for DTG printing on popular kinds of shirt materials like 100% cotton, 50/50, and triblend. DTG experts weigh in to share best practices to ensure you'll produce high-quality products for customers.Read now -
Everything You Need to Know to Screen Print an Underbase
Knowing how to screen print an underbase is crucial for screen printers. If you want a bright, vivid print, you'll need to lay down a solid white base. Rogue Lab Owner Lee Stuart breaks down the steps on how to achieve a fantastic underbase.Read now -
Tips for Screen Printing Over Buttons and Zippers
The first time you try to print over polos, flannels, dress shirts, and the dreaded zipper hoodie, you might notice a few issues. As you pull the squeegee across the screen and approach the button or zipper, the screen will ride up on top of it, leaving a mass of ink around the zipper or button. In the end, it turns out to be a messy print. Printing on garments with buttons or zippers can be difficult. With a little effort and the right tools, it’s possible to do it right.Read now -
Supply and Equipment Upgrades that Improve Production and Quality of Product
Getting new equipment is the best feeling in the world. Being able to level up your printing game is not only exciting, it’s beneficial for your customers. Ready to upgrade something in your shop, but not sure what to focus on? Let’s look at the different areas you can improve in your shop and discover the benefits of making the upgrade to help you decide what would be best for you.Read now -
How to Make a Custom Print Shop Logo
When launching a new business, one of important tasks you need to tackle is creating a logo. If you don't have a graphic design background, making a logo can be daunting. Luckily, a fellow graphic designer has made your life a little easier. Cory Romeiser of Golden Press Studio walks you through how you can make your own unique logo by using elements from the Screen Printers Branding Starter Pack.Read now -
What Screen Printers Can Accomplish with a Heat Press and Teflon Sheets
Every screen printer should have a heat press and teflon sheets. Not only will you be able to offer vinyl and foil as a service, you’ll be able to use the heat press and teflon to smooth out prints. Let’s dive into the uses of teflon sheets and heat presses as well as exploring insider tips.Read now -
Kick the Can: Project 376 Updates
Read nowWhen the Ryonet leadership team aligned in establishing Project 376, our mission was to evaluate each new and existing product with the health of our customers & the environment in mind. Screen Printing has a bad-rap for being UNAVOIDABLY Dirty,...
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Shift Your Shop into Overdrive with the Riley Hopkins 300 Press
Read nowWith more than 30 years of developing high-quality, affordable presses, the Riley Hopkins brand has sold the most manual presses in screen printing history. It has jumpstarted thousands of printers’ careers with presses that are built like race cars. Every...