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  To screen print a design onto a t-shirt you need to create a stencil for your artwork. A stencil can be made in several ways but in this blog, we are going to discuss how to make a silk screen stencil using two different methods. There is a DIY method using a vinyl cutter, often referred to as Cricut screen printing, and there is a traditional screen-printing method that uses screen printing emulsion and light. These two methods vary greatly, however, they result in the same finished good, a printed design on your desired substrate. Below we will break down the materials you need for both Cricut screen printing and traditional screen printing and the directions to complete each method. We hope that by the end of this blog you will feel confident in one of the methods and be able to create your very first stencil.  Price is something to keep in mind when looking at these two methods. How much money do you want to spend on your initial screen printing setup? If ...

Screen printing is a common and versatile method of printing designs on a number of surfaces, particularly fabric. Among the most asked questions by beginners and even some experienced printers is: Does screen printing ink need heat to dry, or will it air dry? The answer to this question depends largely on the type of ink and the degree of durability of the print one wants. This article will focus on the different forms of drying for various screen printing inks, including screen printing drying techniques and some of the behavior of water-based ink. Understanding Screen Printing Drying In the screen printing process, it is considered an important step. Drying allows the ink to bind to the substrate, making the print itself strong and long-lasting. In general, two types of techniques are typically used. Air drying: Letting the ink dry naturally at room temperature. Heat curing: Drying or curing the ink with heat, typically using a heat gun, conveyor dryer, flash dryer, or heat press....

Organization on the brain? Considering the leap to a business management software to save a few hours of sleep? Give this post a read. If you are new to business management software just know there are a lot of options out there. With that said it can be very overwhelming when trying to pick one or to decide if you even need one. Screen Printing is a unique business to run and due to that several software’s have been created that are catered toward print shops. Picking a screen printing software is like buying a car, there are a lot of manufacturers out there with different options at various price ranges. You must do your research to find out which one works for you and your business’s needs. Some business owners may just need help sending quick quotes and accessing their distributors catalogs while others want full e-Commerce capabilities as well. These software’s offer a slew of features to help you run your shop effectively. Here are a few of the popular capabilities these prog...

 If you're in the screen printing game and looking to expand your methods or boost production efficiency, you've probably come across the term plastisol heat transfer . It's not just another industry buzzword—this technique offers a powerful way to deliver high-quality, long-lasting prints with flexibility and precision. So, what exactly is plastisol heat transfer, and why are so many screen printers shifting toward this method? What Is Plastisol Heat Transfer? Plastisol heat transfer is a printing process where your design is first screen printed onto a special transfer paper using plastisol ink. Once the print is ready and cured on the paper, it can be stored and later applied to garments using a heat press. This method separates the printing and garment-pressing stages, giving you far more control and efficiency, especially for bulk orders or on-demand printing. For a step-by-step breakdown, check out this comprehensive guide on how to screen print with plastisol tr...