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by Dip.Schlitz
Wed Jun 11, 2014 11:50 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: DIY Dip Tank Ideas?
Replies: 6
Views: 3281

Re: DIY Dip Tank Ideas?

I didn't see it on your print supply page, but do you offer a 2-in-1 ink degrader/emulsion remover for dip tanks, or in this case, recycle bins ?
by Dip.Schlitz
Tue Jun 10, 2014 8:19 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: DIY Dip Tank Ideas?
Replies: 6
Views: 3281

Re: DIY Dip Tank Ideas?

by Dip.Schlitz
Tue May 27, 2014 9:51 pm
Forum: Printing The Tee Shirts
Topic: Newbie with some print issues...
Replies: 10
Views: 4156

Re: Newbie with some print issues...

Can't really go wrong with a nice, tight 156.
by Dip.Schlitz
Mon May 26, 2014 10:29 pm
Forum: Printing The Tee Shirts
Topic: Newbie with some print issues...
Replies: 10
Views: 4156

Re: Newbie with some print issues...

The double imaging and smearing could be a result of a heavy handed flood and stroke. Try easing off on one, the other, or both. Maybe no flood is necessary if the ink is super loose. Mesh count could also be a factor. If you're pushing through a 110 with a soupy ink you'll loose the fine edges. Loo...
by Dip.Schlitz
Sun May 25, 2014 12:29 am
Forum: Plastisol Transfers
Topic: Question about plastisol transfer paper
Replies: 4
Views: 5689

Re: Question about plastisol transfer paper

I have heard of rice paper being used for multicolor plastisol transfers ? Can anyone confirm or deny ?
by Dip.Schlitz
Wed May 21, 2014 12:56 am
Forum: Printing The Tee Shirts
Topic: Ink not going thru screen
Replies: 5
Views: 1615

Re: Ink not going thru screen

The superficial layer of emulsion on the unexposed side of the screen wasn't completely washed away. Looking directly at it, it's hard to spot, turn the screen horizontal and look across the image at eye level and kinda rock it back and forth, up and down. If you see a shine where there is no emulsi...
by Dip.Schlitz
Tue Apr 29, 2014 9:40 pm
Forum: Using Plastisol Inks
Topic: Printing with Stretch Additive
Replies: 9
Views: 4319

Re: Printing with Stretch Additive

Just sharing my experience on the matter; starting with my own ignorance, the learning curve, and my results. The scientific method of screen printing so to speak.
by Dip.Schlitz
Tue Apr 29, 2014 12:45 am
Forum: Printing The Tee Shirts
Topic: Large run
Replies: 4
Views: 2088

Re: Large run

I would recommend taping the shirt side of your screen, vertically, along the outside of the print area. Clear tape, masking tape, or both, or in tandem with old positives cut into strips. This keeps the sharp edges of the squeegees from leaving pinholes, which could lead to streaks of whatever colo...
by Dip.Schlitz
Tue Apr 29, 2014 12:13 am
Forum: Using Plastisol Inks
Topic: Printing with Stretch Additive
Replies: 9
Views: 4319

Re: Printing with Stretch Additive

I had a supply rep stop by the shop and give me a tutorial on the stretch additive. Before, when a job would call for stretch I would just "add some stretch". I never knew there was a recommended % to use. I asked him if 25% was necessary, and about the over printing. He said you could go ...
by Dip.Schlitz
Thu Apr 24, 2014 1:18 am
Forum: Using Plastisol Inks
Topic: Printing with Stretch Additive
Replies: 9
Views: 4319

Re: Printing with Stretch Additive

http://www.unionink.com/unionink/products/additives/unst.html ^This is where I got the info. I was intrigued by the idea of not having to mix. I agree it seems counter intuitive to print over top. I'll update my progress. The prints are going on wrestling singlets, so a lot more stretching than a l...