Have you spent days trying and failing to burn a screen successfully? Or perhaps you are a newbie screen-printer trying to learn how to burn screens? Burning screens is an important step when it comes to screen printing. Learning to burn your screens properly is crucial to creating a high-quality print. However, it can be …
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Screen printing squeegees are one of the most important tools in screen printing. They are used to apply ink through a mesh or screen onto a garment or substrate, efficiently spreading it to achieve desired designs and print on fabric and some other materials. The manner of use and maintenance greatly influence your printing work …
Your Guide to Picking, Using, and Maintaining Screen Printing Squeegees Read More »
Color separation is the process of separating the various colors within a design. In the Screen-Printing process, color separations are essential. For a T-shirt or other product to be printed properly, the colors that make up the design must first be separated. When it comes to screen printing, color separation is handled by either multi-purpose …
Screen Printing Color Separation Software: Do You Really Need It? Read More »
Investing in an automatic screen printing machine is a big, but worthwhile investment. It is the easiest and most effective way to increase your printing capacities. Using a manual screen printer can be limiting, especially when you are bombarded with dozens of orders from your customers. You will be overwhelmed, and your productivity will be …
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Owning a screen printing business is a worthwhile venture with proper planning and preparation. You can grow your business from selling tens of printed garments to hundreds and even thousands when you incorporate the right tools and strategy. There is potential for mistakes in the production side of screen printing. However, many screen printing business …
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“Ma!” my daughter yells, shoving her phone into my hand. On the phone is a screen printed t-shirt, and on the t-shirt is a picture of an axolotl eating a doughnut. Under the axolotl, the shirt reads “Snacks-o-lotl!” “I want THIS for my birthday!” my daughter tells me, jumping from excitement. Admittedly, it’s a cute …
Debunking Some Misconceptions About The Duration of a Screen Print Product Read More »
Have you ever wondered how many shirts you could screen print in just one hour? If you’re thinking of starting up a screen printing business, you’re going to need to know – but it isn’t as simple as just finding a number and knowing that you will always be able to complete that amount in …
What Factors Influence The Speed of The Production of a T-Shirt? Read More »
Apparel decoration has evolved as a trade and has proved to be one of the most flourishing industries. While in some places apparel decoration is hugely recognized as a profitable business trade, it is yet to gain adequate worldwide recognition. If you’re not aware of it yet but possess the right skills to establish your …
8 Profitable Niches to Expand to in Apparel Decoration Read More »
Building a printing business is rewarding, but it can also be challenging. By avoiding the most common screen printing mistakes, you will set your print shop up for success. The Screen Printing Industry is Growing – and So Is Competition The market forecast for the screen printing industry shows significant growth. But to become part …
9 Common Screen Printing Mistakes – and How to Avoid Them Read More »
We all want to make money, and making mistakes in any business can be detrimental to the overall success of the business. With tight margins and stiff competition, many commercial embroidery quotes have really thin profit margins built-in, and having to redo work or discard items can become costly for your business. 1. Underquoting Underquoting …
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