Special Effects Inks
There are many types pf special effects inks and printing methods available. At the American Screen Printing Association website, you will find some articles already written about some of the special effects.
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Glow in the Dark Ink
Special effects inks are great for many uses. They can enhance a design to make it stand out or can be used as a stand alone special effect on a shirt. A very popular ink is glow in the dark ink. This ink glows just like the hands on a watch would that has been placed in a bright light.
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Screen Mesh Count Chart
Here is a practical chart that any screen printer can use when choosing mesh counts. It will give you an idea of what mesh to use for each printing job.
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Top 10 Tips
A few tips that I find are always good to review: 1. Keep your water tepid when washing out screens. 2. Use a cool down station or chiller plate when flashing. 3. Wipe up any splattered ink immediately. 4. Do [...]
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Blotting Screens With Newspaper
I used to purchase newsprint from a supplier to blot the water out of my screen. Now I save my old newspapers (and ask my family to do the same) and use it instead. It works the same as the [...]
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Types of Shims to Use When Screen Printing
When I need some quick shims for off contact on one of my manual presses I keep on hand the following: popsicle sticks, index cards, verticle blind slats, and a cut up old mousepad.
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The “Secret” to Screen Printing Dark Colored Shirts in Half the Time!
The Secret to Printing Dark Colored Shirts in Half the Time! As a screen printer, are you familiar with the coating stroke? It is sometimes possible to eliminate flash curing on certain dark shirt orders. Think of how much time you can save if this technique will work for the job
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The Perfect Solution for Storing Screen Printing Screens
The Perfect Solution for Storing Screens
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How to Print a Three Color Print With Just Two Screens
How to Print a Three Color Print With Just Two Screens
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How to Get Free Supplies From Your Vendors
If you are a new printer or a person who is not completely set in their ways, the likelihood that you are willing to try new products is reasonably high. As a result, screen printing companies would like you to try their products in the hope that you would become
