PrintGRIP Tuff Sheets: Adapting Your Modern Print Shop
Switching your shop to a reusable platen adhesive like PrintGRIP is a smart move for your everyday production. It cuts down on shop consumables, saves you money on spray mist,...
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Everything Screen Printers Need to Know About Squeegees
No matter what you print on, every screen printer uses a squeegee. There are wood squeegees, aluminum squeegees, small squeegees, large squeegees, and the list goes on. With so many options, there’s a...
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Should You Buy a New or Used Automatic Screen Printing Press?
Once you decide you want to go auto, you’re just reaching the tip of the iceberg. Now you need to decide how large a press you want, which brand to...
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DTG vs. DTF: Which is Better?
In the world of garment printing, technology has revolutionized the way we bring designs to life. Among the various techniques available, Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing and Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing have emerged...
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How to Protect Your Artwork From Copyright Infringement
Screen printers are artists. Bringing a design from concept to garment is an artistic process. That art deserves to be protected. What’s worse than seeing a design you worked hard...
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How Adding a Vinyl Cutter can Increase Your Shop's Offerings
In the world of screen printing, versatility is key. As a screen printer, you're constantly on the lookout for innovative tools and techniques that can elevate your business and expand...
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3 Productivity Hacks to Save Screen Printers Time and Money
Every printer wants to save time and cash, right? Most screen printers know the most common time-saving hacks: optimizing print setup, keeping a stock of burned screens handy, and getting...
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3 Ways to Optimize Your Website for Mobile Devices
In today’s digital world, everything is becoming more and more mobile-friendly. Think about it: how often do you look things up on your phone? Are you reading this blog on...
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Is a Laser Temperature Thermometer Gun or a Donut Probe Better for Your Shop?
Should you use a donut probe or a laser temperature thermometer gun to check for the proper cure? Both methods are commonly found in the screen printing trade. But is one better than the...
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Screen Printing Art Terms Every Printer Should Know
Stepping into screen printing? There are lots of art terms to learn. Garment terms, printing terms, and art terms, it’s all important. If you’re creating your art for screen printing, you’ll need...
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Tips for Registering a Challenging 4-Color Print on a Press Without Micros
Printing multi-color designs is a skill all printers need. White single-color prints are a screen printer’s bread and butter. A multi-color design takes skill, tight registration, and a bit of...
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3 Ways to Make Your Screen Print Shop Stand Out
Every screen print shop wants to stand out. Whether that’s printing in a niche aspect of the trade, having excellent branding, or something else, you have to make your shop...
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Lee Stuart Tells All on the Riley Hopkins 250 Lee Stuart Edition Combo
Have you seen the all-new Riley Hopkins 250: Lee Stuart Screen Edition Printing Combo? It features equipment — Riley Hopkins 250 6x4 Press and Multi-Station Press Cart — you’ve come to know and love with...
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Celebrating Earth Day with Eco-Conscious Screen Printing
The screen printing industry isn’t known for its eco-friendly practices. But there are some ways that screen printers everywhere can do a little better for their shop and environment. Ryan...
