How to choose the BEST screen printing emulsion!
The Screen Printer’s Secret Weapon: Decoding TDS, MSDS, and SDS
TDS & SDS Guides: Screen Printing Ink Data Sheets for Safety, Compliance & Quality – Filing System Tips.
The Screen Printing Darkroom
Optimize your screen printing with essential darkroom tips: Control humidity, dust, and light for superior frame quality and efficient production.
Understanding the Two Types of Ghosting in Screen Printing
In screen printing, the term “ghost image” can refer to two distinct but related phenomena, often leading to confusion.
Screen Printing now Infrared Thermometer Laser IR Thermometer
Infrared Thermometer Laser Screen Printing - Worth The Money?
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Master Temperature Control with Infrared Temperature Guns
- Introduction: “Master temperature control with an infrared temp gun.”
- What is it?: “Non-contact thermometer for surface temps.”
- Common Mistakes: “Don’t use for curing ovens; measures surface only.”
- Proper Usage: “Use a donut probe for curing temps.”
- Applications:
- “Perfect for lycra and heat-sensitive fabrics.”
- “Check platen temps to avoid overheating.”
- “Optimize ink drying with flash cure checks.”
- “Ensure transfer press is at the right temp.”
- How to Use: “Point laser, pull trigger, read display.”
- Choosing the Right Gun: “Wide temp range (30-300°C), ±1°C accuracy, clear display, comfy grip.”
- Conclusion: “Essential tool for consistent, high-quality prints.”
Enhancing Sustainability in the Screen Printing Industry
Eco-friendly screen printing: recycling, efficient tools, sustainable practices, and future tech trends.
Video | Stencil Thickness Gauge Screen Printing in 1 Minute
Stencil Thickness Gauge | Screen Printing in 1 Minute
Stencil Thickness Gauge | Screen Printing in 1 Minute
Use the Stencil Thickness Gauge in screen printing to control variables and achieve accurate EOM (Emulsion Over Mesh). Ideal usage is before and after coating your screen to ensure optimal EOM of 12-20%, preventing issues like ‘dirty’ outlines from low EOM or excessive ink from high EOM. Control your variables for better print quality.
Video | Pantone Lighting Indicator Screen Printing Tutorial in 1 Minute
Pantone Lighting Indicator | Screen Printing Tutorial in 1 Minute
Pantone Lighting Indicator | Screen Printing Tutorial in 1 Minute
Ensure accurate color matching with the Pantone Lighting Indicator, which shows if light conditions are correct. This tool addresses common errors from improper lighting, reducing complaints about color accuracy in screen printing. Use it for Pantone color matching, checking colors, educating clients (by attaching it to garments), and ensuring proper lighting at your workplace.
Video | Water Based Transfer Screen Printed Screen Print Tutorial in 1 Minute
Water Based Transfer Screen Printed | Screen Print Tutorial in 1+ Minute
Water Based Transfer Screen Printed | Screen Print Tutorial in 1+ Minute
Water-based ink transfers offer elasticity and a dry hand feel, ideal for stretchable knits like Lycra and spandex, as well as T-shirts and product labels. Needed tools include PET transfer paper, vacuum press, special water-based inks, hot melt powder, transfer press, and a laser cutter. Use water-based transfers for product labels, performance wear, swimwear, hard-to-print items, and stock designs like numbers.
Screen Printing Scale Screen Printing in 1 Minute
Screen Printing Scale | Screen Printing in 1 Minute
Screen Printing Scale | Screen Printing in 1 Minute
Accurate color matching in screen printing requires quality tools and a ~100 USD scale, not a kitchen scale. Use the screen printing scale for preparing color formulas, weighing ink, tracking ink consumption, stock-taking, and adding the right amount of additives. Consistency and precision in these steps are crucial for achieving high-quality results.
Video | S-Mesh Versus T-Mesh Screen Printing Tutorial in 1 Minute
Video | S-Mesh Versus T-Mesh | Screen Printing Tutorial in 1 Minute
S-Mesh Versus T-Mesh | Screen Printing Tutorial in 1 Minute
The S-Mesh is a top choice in high-end screen printing for its better opacity, reduced ink and emulsion use, softer feel, and finer detail capabilities. Ideal for water-based inks and delicate designs, it requires less squeegee pressure but needs careful handling compared to T-Mesh. Perfect for achieving high-quality results, especially with water-based inks.