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White Polyester Plastisol Ink Screen Printing Test Print

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Catspit Productions

Just a short look at a test print using white polyester plastisol ink. Sometimes we need to use a “poly” ink when we screenprint garments with any dark colored polyester fabrics. A problem called dye migration can occur up to … Continue reading →

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Quick 1 Color Screen Setup On Rear Clamp Printing Press

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Catspit Productions

Just a quicky tutorial video showing the screen set up for a simple 1 color screen print. I use a rear clamp press and discuss the biggest advantage it has. The press featured in this demonstration is the Hix Premier … Continue reading →

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How To Back Flood Water Based Screenprinting Inks

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Catspit Productions

Here is an abridged version of my video about how to back flood when screen printing water-based inks. This is a simple method of keeping the air-drying ink from clogging the screen. Even still, it is a fundamental skill to … Continue reading →

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What Is “Sawtoothing” In Screen Printing?

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Catspit Productions

What Is “Sawtoothing” In Screen Printing? Have you ever heard the term sawtooth? Or maybe sawtoothing? It is a problem that can occur when you are washing out your screens after exposure. It is easy to avoid and, in many … Continue reading →

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Can You Use A Yellow Film Positive To Expose A Screen?

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Catspit Productions

Check out this fun short about the fundamental characteristics of photo emulsion. In this video clip you can see a transparent yellow film positive create a working screen. If you want all the nerdy details, watch the complete educational video … Continue reading →

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How Many Screen Prints Can You Get From Gallons Or Quarts Of Ink?

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Catspit Productions

Okay so here’s a new screen printing video where I try to give some advice on an age old question I am asked quite often. How many prints will a gall or quart of ink make? That question is difficult … Continue reading →

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Hix Multi Spectrum UV LED Screen Printing Exposure Unit

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Catspit Productions

Here is a quick video about the Hix Spectrum UV LED exposure unit. Learn about the UV range this unit has which makes it an awesome LED exposure unit for making screens. The LED panel emits/covers a bandwidth of 370-410NM. … Continue reading →

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1 Color Screen Printing Design For Light Colored Garments

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Catspit Productions

Okay so here’s a new screen printing video in which we test out the new HIX LED Spectrum and the massive Godzilla od a press, the AWT Rototex. It’s been a while since I have made videos like this but … Continue reading →

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HIX Convertible Heavy Duty Tabletop Screen Printing Press

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Catspit Productions

Here is a quick video about the Hix Convertible screenprinting benchtop press. It has been about 1 year since my last videos were made so hang in there with me as I brush off the dust and get back into … Continue reading →

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Water Based Ink For Screen Printing Tee Shirts On Sale!

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Catspit Productions

I have some overstock on the Amex Arsen Manoukian water-based textile ink. It’s now on sale to help reduce that stock. It’s an excellent product and your satisfaction is guaranteed. The only color I am lacking on is the white … Continue reading →

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