Category Archives: Education

Everyone And Their Mother Wants To Screen Print

Screen printing tee shirts is one of those businesses that everyone seems to think they can make money at. If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say: “I have a great idea for a tee shirt!” … Continue reading

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Can You Start A Printed Garment Business With Heat Transfers?

Many people get the notion that they can start a printed tee shirt business using only a heat press with computer printed heat transfers. This is a common question I get asked on my website and I finally decided to … Continue reading

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Quick 1 Color Screen Setup On Rear Clamp Printing Press

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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Screen Printing Ranar Equipment Control Panels

This is a very cool remix of some simple factory video clips. Here we use an air dry enamel ink to screen print control panels for #Ranar infrared flash cure units. It’s a short version of the original educational video … Continue reading

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White Polyester Plastisol Ink Screen Printing Test Print

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

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

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?

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?

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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Infrared Flash Cure With & Without Forced Air

A short remix featuring infrared panel flash cure units with and without forced air. It is like a quick guide for the difference between the machines. This comes from the video that listed items you need to screen print. You … Continue reading

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