Big Designs That Include the Sleeves

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Big Designs That Include the Sleeves

Post by SQUID_INC »

I'm going to attempt to screen print large designs onto some pre made crops. Does anyone have experience with this scale of printing have any suggestions before I go forward with this? I think I could fabricate a custom platen with sleeves, but I'd like to see what other printers have done before I decide my method. I have a single color screen press with a hinged top arm.
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Re: Big Designs That Include the Sleeves

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If your only going to make it 1 color, I've seen it done as an 'all over' print. One very large screen that has the entire image on one screen and a very large pallet. With this method, you can't tack the shirt down well so it will need to be done without a print flash print. The shirt tends to stick to the bottom of the screen. I'm sure there are other ways to do it, but this is another way that's a possibility.
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Re: Big Designs That Include the Sleeves

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Yes, spray tack is often used inside the body and sleeves as well as the pallet to flatten and make the shirt printable all over. An oversized screen and pallet is needed.
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Re: Big Designs That Include the Sleeves

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Not to mention a large exposure unit and scoop coater.
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Re: Big Designs That Include the Sleeves

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ApeShirt wrote:Not to mention a large exposure unit and scoop coater.
LOL... that is a good thing to point out ;)
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