Screenprinting Dark Shirts: HO, Low Bleed Poly/Cotton Badass White

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Catspit Productions

Here is a late upload to YouTube. It’s the newest video about Triangle Phoenix White. This is a high-capacity, low bleed, poly cotton white plastisol ink. Have a more detailed look at this high-performance white ink. But first I have to ask you to please not laugh at my wrinkled shorts. I admit I have been without a girlfriend for a little bit now and I think I need that companionship. I don’t mean that in a chauvinistic way… LOL. But you know how it is when you have a domestic partner. They make you care more about wrinkled clothes right? So if there are any available artistic gals in Phoenix…..  LOL sorry I got distracted. Anyway check out this really cool video about this very bad ass white plastisol ink. I even show you the unusual expanding qualities this ink has. You’ll be sure to enjoy this video and you may even pick up another tip or two on how to print white ink on dark garments without flashing.

This is a follow-up video to the previous one we did about the Triangle Phoenix white. The first video about this ink was made in 2012 when we featured this product with another vendor. Today we are proud to sell this product direct. This video goes into further detail on how to print this white ink without flashing. You will learn about the famous Catspit putty print that may also be referred to as a one-hit white. Learn about the unusual expansion qualities of this ink and how it can help you in producing a more opaque print. This video will also emphasize how important your setup and equipment is to reducing the time it takes to print white plastisol inks on black or dark garments. Any halfway decent white ink can be printed without flashing when you know what you’re doing. However using a high-performance, high opacity, low bleed white ink in addition to the proper setup and tools will make your life much easier. It will also produce a superior product in the end. If you take the time to watch this video we promise you will not only learn from it but you will enjoy it. Learning how to screen print is always fun with Jonathan from Catspit Productions 😉

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Screenprinting Artwork In AI: How To Use The Registration Swatch

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Catspit Productions

Okay so here is a follow up video to the last one we did about the “T” registration marks that I often use here in house. I was reminded by Matt at Mikey designs on Facebook that we could also use the AI registration swatch with these custom reg marks. It’s really best for host or RIP color separations but I figured now was the time to mention it. Thanks Matt! When we do some color separations with film output we’ll look at another way to add registration marks to all of your film positives.

This is a very simple explanation of the registration swatch in Illustrator. In this follow up tutorial I show you how to use the swatches tab in the same layers window I pointed out last time. It’s a cool way to make any custom registration mark print from one layer to all the film positive separations. Follow along as we take a look at this and you’ll even hear a bit about host separations and RIP separations. I explain some about printing a separation out form one layer with a multi-color piece of art. Hold on cowboy, take it step by step. I’ll get to other more complicated artwork videos after we cover some basics. I’ll be doing some Catspit printing which will serve the purpose for the video 😉 I hope you enjoy this vector art instructional. Thanks for watching and please make sure to subscribe.

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Making Screenprinting Artwork: How To Use A “T” Registration Mark

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Catspit Productions

Here is a quick tutorial video on how to make the Catspit “T” registration marks. This is part of my basic artwork creation series for screenprinting designs. My intent is to get you familiar with Illustrator so that when I get to more complex videos you will be able to build up you basic skills underneath the more advanced skills which will come later. Please remember I am not a professional graphic artist so these tips may seem simple and perhaps useless to some but the goal is to teach the basic idea and fundamentals of Illustrator which will have you creating simple artwork in less time than learning by trial and error. Take baby steps. Build on basics. We will get to more complex artwork videos in due time 😉

Here is a very simple and easy way to create screenprinting registration marks while working on layers in vector software. When we create simple spot colors it is often advantageous to work in layers and manually separate colors while you make the art. This can work with any simple multiple color artwork where the colors do not overlap much or where they do they do not need to be knocked out. I use simple “T” marks on an additional layer to set up basic registration marks. In this educational screen printing video you will learn how I create those and what they look like. Follow along in Illustrator as I make 4 marks with a capital T and use them for registration. It’s a simple and easy fix for those jobs that do not need complex separations, RIP software or host generated registration marks which are often very thin lined. This was a requested tutorial video so I hope you do not find it too simple or redundant. Enjoy!

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Screenprinting Tee Shirts: High Opacity Low Bleed White Ink

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Catspit Productions

Hey everyone! I have a very cool announcement to make along with the color ink explosion we had this week for our plastisol ink lineup. Finally my go to white ink is back on the Catspit venue. Triangle Sta Ture 1701 Phoenix White is a great ink I love to use. Check out this vintage video I made back in 2012 when I first featured this ink with another vendor. I reedited it so as not to mention those details. I have been using this white ink since then. I’ll do a new video on this ink showing even better coverage and the expansion properties that will fill the knit more when you heat it up good 😉 Stay tuned…..

Finally my favorite super opaque white ink for screenprinting tee shirts is now available again through Catspit. I showed you this ink back in 2012 and since then we have gone through a lot of change for the better. This video was actually made in 2012 but we reedited it and reloaded it so we could share this killer white ink with you right away. This is the white ink that will work with 100% cotton, 50/50 poly/cotton and 100% polyester. When used and cured properly this super opaque low bleed white plastisol ink will outperform all others. This is the only white ink we recommend for printing on dark garments without flashing and printing twice. That’s right no more long double hit flash print runs! This ink can work as an excellent fabric blocking under base or it can be used as a bright white stand-alone ink for those challenging white on black print runs. This ink is a cool white which helps it pop on dark and colored garments. You can get this ink anywhere online but when you buy it from Catspit you get a money back guarantee. If you don’t like it I’ll return your money and take the gallon back to use in my own shop 😉

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Creating Screenprinting Artwork: Working In Layers To Separate

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Catspit Productions

This is almost like a part 2 to the “What Are Layers?” video. It will emphasize and reinforce the idea of working in layers by demonstrating the idea with simple art objects. It may feel repetitive for you savvy few but it might also be eye opening for some. Another screenprinting fundamentals learning video by Catspit 😉

This is a very simple and basic educational video about creating artwork in Adobe Illustrator for screen printing tee shirts. In this tutorial I show you how to use layers to your advantage as a screen printer. This video will show you the basic principles in using layers to separate colors when you create simple multi-color screenprinting artwork. This is almost like a part 2 to the “What Are Layers?” video. It will emphasize and reinforce the idea of working in layers by demonstrating the ide with simple art objects. We’ll create a simple 3 color piece of art and you can too. Just find the layers function in your vector art software and you can use the tips in this how to video to learn the basics of layers. This video will help you create simple multi-color screen print designs with manual separations done while you make the vector art. Learn the basics of artwork creation for screenprinting T-Shirts in a simple and easy to understand video from Catspit.

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Creating Screenprinting Artwork In Illustrator: What Are Layers?

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Catspit Productions

Check out this basic introduction video about layers in Illustrator. When working in a vector art program and creating screenprinting artwork, using layers can be helpful. This video shows you what they are and where to find them. I thought this would be useful in the next series of artwork videos. This is almost like part one of 3 in a way as each will lead into the other. This is a very simple rundown of the basic layer functions in AI. I hope all of you beginners in creating screen printing art find this useful.

This is a very simple and basic educational video about creating artwork in Adobe Illustrator for screen printing tee shirts. In this tutorial I show you how to use layers to your advantage as a screen printer. Learn what layers are and where to find them in the menu bar. See how to create or delete layers and even sub layers. Find out about printing visible layers only and using the layer lock to work on the art board much easier. This is a fundamental introduction to layers in Adobe Illustrator but the concept will work in any version and even Corel Draw. Just find the layers function in your vector art software and you can use the tips in this how to video to learn the basics of layers. This video will help you create simple multi-color screen print designs with manual separations done while you make the vector art. Learn the basics of artwork creation for screenprinting T-Shirts in a simple and easy to understand video from Catspit.

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Screenprinting Giveaway: Shipping The Goodies Behind The Scenes

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Catspit Productions

It’s the behind the scenes video about getting the goodies ready to ship. Get an inside look at the space Catspit works in…. Enjoy!

Okay here we go boys and girls. The donations are almost ready to be shipped this week. Check out this behind the scenes video at the Catspit homestead where we take a look at what it takes to fulfill all the freebies we give away in a single video event. You could have gotten the free scoop coater and emulsion and more! This is why you should subscribe and participate in all of my interactive giveaway videos. Because I always give out more goodies than I originally intend 😉 I love to do freebie videos so take a look at this fun walkthrough the Catspit shop, mini warehouse and office. See how the business has taken over my home and is pushing me out! Once again thank you to all who participated in this video giveaway. Without you all watching and interacting with me here on YouTube, I would have nothing going on. Thank you all very much and stay tuned for the next freebie video event. You never know what I will give away next…

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Screenprinting Emulsion Coating Tips From Your Video Submissions

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Catspit Productions

Finally the screen coating tips video is ready. I took 6 of your video submissions and made a video featuring advice on coating screens with direct liquid emulsion and a scoop coater. This is a longer video but it’s like taking a class with me in person. So take the time to sit back and enjoy this tips video inspired by YOU. It was a very complex video to make and I hope you enjoy it. It took a lot more work to do this than I expected… LOL and I still have to decide who gets what and ship the freebies out!

Thanks very much to all who participated!! I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your time in interacting with me here on YouTube. Thank you!

This is a video about coating your screens with emulsion. This was my first attempt at a question and answer video like this and I learned a lot from doing it. There are 6 screen coating video clips submitted from our viewers on YouTube. If you take the time to watch the entire video, you should find it not only entertaining but very informative with tips on using your scoop coater to make screens. We received some cool videos but few direct questions and even one comedic take on the thickness of emulsion on mesh for printing high volumes of ink. This screenprinting video is an excellent session with me almost as if you were with me taking a class. Stay tuned for more on classes as the year moves on. Thanks to everyone who submitted videos for this screen printing product donation giveaway. These are the 6 first people in order of submission who will receive a gift from Catspit Productions:

SOLO II

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Todd Bulemore

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Eddie Moon

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Freebie Scoop Coater & Emulsion Screenprinting Giveaway

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Catspit Productions

Hello everyone! I have been very busy lately and new exciting happenings are in store for the future. But right now I felt like giving away some free #screenprinting products from MacDermid Autotype. Check out this video and see how making a short video of your screen coating process could get you a tee shirt and some free goodies. This offer is valid up to 6 submissions and in the continental US only. Please read the video description for all the details.

This is another giveaway video for MacDermid Autotype Neptune emulsion and a scoop coater. Please read the description for details on how to participate. This is a donation giveaway only. There is no contest. Jonathan will personally select the person to donate to.

Please subscribe to our YouTube channel. We need your support online to offer more giveaways and contests! This giveaway is initially schedule for 6/26/14 to 12 AM 7/3/14.

1) Please create and upload to YouTube a short video clip of yourself coating a screen or screens with emulsion. You may ask a few questions in the video if you like. This may be a very short clip. Just show your complete coating process for one screen.

2) We will then download and use your video clips in a video tutorial next week where we will give tips and answer questions from the video clips you submit. Submitting a video assumes your copyright permission to use the video clip on YouTube.

3) Everyone who submits a video will get a free tee shirt and a free sample of a screen printing product. This is limited to the first 6 video clips entered.

4) One person will be chosen to get the quart of Neptune emulsion and the 18 inch scoop coater. This is not a contest. This is a donation.

5) This giveaway/donation is limited to the first 6 participants in the continental US only.

We reserve the right to change any portion of this offer at any time without notice. This is not a contest or competition. You have no rights to any prize or award. You are not guaranteed anything in any way. All products are donated at the sole discretion of Catspit Productions, LLC.

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Screenprinting Fun: How to Create A Fine Art Mono Print Poster

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Catspit Productions

Here it is. The fun and creative mono print technique using #screenprinting. This is something I learned a long time ago in art school. I thought this would be a fun project to share with you all. I think it is well suited for artists who can draw or paint and it’s a fun project for the kids too. In this video you’ll learn how to make a mono screen print with only a screen, squeegee, and a few inks. Sorry for the weekend upload but I am still catching up from a personal family emergency. Oh and the second shoot turned out longer than the first…. LOL. Sorry to all of those who prefer shorter videos I tried.

This educational video is about how to create a mono print using only a screen and a squeegee with some inks. A mono print is a form of printmaking that can only be made once, unlike most printmaking, where there are multiple original prints made from the same “plate” or screen. There are many techniques of mono printing. You can produce a mono print with screenprinting and the results will vary greatly on your application technique. In this method we actually use a blank screen without any emulsion or stencil to make a singular print. The inks are applied to the open mesh by hand with multiple colors used at once. The ink is painted, dribbled, spread, dropped, or drawn directly onto the open mesh. In this way we create an image that we can then stroke with a squeegee in order to produce a mono print with abstract and surreal qualities. Follow along in a video demonstration of this technique and please forgive our 3rd grade rendition of a farm landscape. Learn how dynamic and creative screen printing can be!

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