Search found 77 matches

by drew
Wed Feb 11, 2015 8:42 am
Forum: Using Plastisol Inks
Topic: acrylic beanies
Replies: 15
Views: 7752

Re: acrylic beanies

Yes, I believe so. They were just generic beanies you can find anywhere. No very easy to keep tached to the pallet but they worked out good. Had to watch the cure time VERY carefully.
by drew
Tue Oct 07, 2014 12:10 pm
Forum: General Forum Questions, Suggestions & More
Topic: sharpening squeegees
Replies: 2
Views: 2235

sharpening squeegees

I've been looking for a way to sharpen squeegee blades without having to buy a $2000+ piece of equipment to do it. My poor squeegees are duller than my ex-wife. Lol. :roll: I know I could glue sand paper to a board and make a jig for it but was hoping for an inside trick or tip.
by drew
Sat Sep 06, 2014 7:06 am
Forum: General Forum Questions, Suggestions & More
Topic: damaged apparel policy
Replies: 2
Views: 2156

Re: damaged apparel policy

I have a 1% misprint/damage tolerance but I tell any customer that supplies their own shirts that I can't guarantee that particular order because I don't know where the shirts came from or what may be on them. As far as your situation with the dri fit, maybe see if they will accept a similar style/p...
by drew
Tue Jul 08, 2014 7:34 am
Forum: General Forum Questions, Suggestions & More
Topic: Screen printing on moisture wicking clothing
Replies: 11
Views: 15382

Re: Screen printing on moisture wicking clothing

I just finished a 80 shirt order of 100% poly moisture wicking shirts. I used international coatings(IC) poly ink and cured at 290°. They came out great and customer loved them. Its a thicker ink but if you mix it very well, it can print through higher mesh with no problem.
by drew
Sun Jun 22, 2014 6:30 pm
Forum: Creating Artwork
Topic: Need software advise
Replies: 4
Views: 3068

Re: Need software advise

I use Accurip, Epson 1400/1430 printer and Corel Draw X6. Think they are pretty much standard now. They do work great together.
by drew
Sun Jun 15, 2014 1:55 am
Forum: Choosing The Mesh Count
Topic: transferring woodblock prints to screens
Replies: 5
Views: 6191

Re: transferring woodblock prints to screens

From what I can see, it looks like fine detail but no real halftones? As far as screen mesh count, 200 or 230 should work great with most ink colors other than white. I think Catspit offers artwork services that would work great but you'll have to check to see if its available. I believe I read that...
by drew
Wed May 28, 2014 8:56 am
Forum: Printing The Tee Shirts
Topic: Newbie with some print issues...
Replies: 10
Views: 4124

Re: Newbie with some print issues...

If the white is easiest to work with, I think the mesh count is probably to open. The pictures in your first post look like the ink is bleeding, which could mean the mesh is to open or the flood is a bit to hard. I would keep a close eye on the bottom(tee shirt side) of the screen. The ink is probab...
by drew
Tue May 27, 2014 10:11 am
Forum: Printing The Tee Shirts
Topic: Newbie with some print issues...
Replies: 10
Views: 4124

Re: Newbie with some print issues...

I think the double print is caused by not enough spray tach, most likely. When using water base, you have to keep the screen flooded or the ink will dry in the mesh, causing missing print. I would try to find out the mesh count, that's very important. It does look like your flooding a bit to hard or...
by drew
Tue May 27, 2014 9:59 am
Forum: Screen Making
Topic: emulsion problem...
Replies: 3
Views: 2567

Re: emulsion problem...

I wouldn't worry about it. Maybe try to avoid that spot with your transparency, if it caused a big spot in the emulsion. It shouldn't hurt anything as long as you can fit your image in a good spot. Just give it plenty of time to dry. Lol.
by drew
Tue Apr 29, 2014 9:14 am
Forum: General Forum Questions, Suggestions & More
Topic: Large run questions?
Replies: 4
Views: 2584

Re: Large run questions?

I haven't done a run that large yet but I know it depends on the type of emulsion and ink you're using and if you're doing it manual or automatic. You can post harden the screens to help them last longer by exposing and rinsing it normally, letting it dry, then expose it again for double the origina...