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…
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…
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…
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…
Starting a screen-printing business can be challenging, from printing the perfect high-quality designs to keeping up with clients’ orders, following up with shipping orders, and marketing your business. We understand how tasking it can be to incorporate the best screen printing software into your business. There are a ton of software out there that claim…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
