Cast Iron Print Works on Premium Printing and AI Artwork | Shirt Show
Key Takeaways: Shirt Show Episode 330 In Episode 330 of Shirt Show, Dylan, guest co-host Timbo, and Josh and Wes from Cast Iron Print Works break down how human craftsmanship,...
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How to Print CMYK on Black Garments with Discharge Inks
You have seen the struggle: you try to print 4-color process on a black t-shirt using a standard white plastisol underbase, and the result is a dull, muddy mess. Because...
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How To Save Time Taping Screens with PrintLINER
Setup and teardown are often the biggest friction points in a print shop. Whether you are running a manual press or a high-volume automatic, the goal is to keep the...
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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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Why Printing CMYK on Black Garments Is Hard
You have likely seen it happen: a customer wants a detailed, full-color design on a black t-shirt, so you reach for your CMYK process inks. You lay down a solid...
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Apparel Blanks: How to Choose the Right Shirt for Premium Brands
Selecting the appropriate blank for a premium brand is a fundamental aspect of producing high-quality apparel. When you are building a brand or printing for a high-end client, the garment...
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How Jaded Creations Uses UV Printing to Elevate Promotional Items | Shirt Show
This week on Shirt Show, Dylan connects with Brandon and Hailey, the owners of Jaded Creations in Indiana. Their path to business ownership is as unique as their product line,...
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Screen Tension Meter: How to Measure and Maintain Your Screens
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...
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Film Printer Density: How to Get Perfect Screen Printing Films
Establishing the right light-blocking density for your screen printing positives is a critical part of the darkroom process. If your film does not stop the UV light during exposure, you...
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Direct to Film Printers And Equipment: Scaling Your Shop with DTF
Direct to film (DTF) has fundamentally changed the landscape of apparel decoration, providing a versatile way to handle complex designs across a massive range of fabrics. Whether you are a...
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Cassie Green Talks Journalism, LinkedIn, Print Strategy, and Apparelist | Shirt Show
This week on Shirt Show, Dylan Gilligan sits down with Cassie Green, the Senior Content Editor at Apparelist. Cassie shares her professional trajectory from aspiring international journalist to becoming a...
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Screen Printing Pricing Made Simple: How to Keep Shop Quotes in One Place
If you run a print shop, you’ve probably experienced that awkward moment when someone asks for a quote and you hesitate for a second. You know you have a pricing...
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Printing Equipment: Top 10 Upgrades to Scale Your Shop
So, your screen printing side hustle is officially outgrowing your spare bedroom. You’ve moved beyond the "one-off for a friend" stage and are consistently seeing orders for 50, 100, or...
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Scaling Screen Printing for Nike and Disney | Shirt Show 300
To celebrate the 300th episode of Shirt Show, Dylan sits down with Dave Swart of New Buffalo. Dave shares his transition from an IT professional to a leader in one...
