Genelia

  Your washout booth plays a critical role in your screen printing setup, but it often gets overlooked. Over time, it's easy for ink, emulsion, and chemicals to build up, leading to reduced performance and potential equipment damage. A clean, well-maintained booth improves efficiency and prevents nasty surprises. Here’s a simple checklist you should incorporate into your cleaning routine every few months to keep your washout booth in top shape: 1. Start With a Rinse Begin by hosing down the entire booth. This helps soften dried residue like ink and emulsion, making them easier to remove later. Don’t rush—give it a good soak. 2. Apply Degreaser and Let It Work Next, spray a  degreaser  generously over all rinsed surfaces. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes to break down any stubborn buildup. This step is key to loosening materials that could otherwise damage your booth or screens. 3. Inspect Sealant Joints While the degreaser is doing its job, take a few minutes to inspect...

  When you’re new to screen printing, it’s easy to think  a t-shirt is a t-shirt.  But any experienced printer will tell you the garment you choose can make or break your project. Fabric weight, style, and quality all impact not only how your print looks but also how your customer feels wearing it. Let’s break down some key differences to help you pick the right blank for every job. Understanding T-Shirt Weight: When browsing wholesale apparel catalogs, you’ll see shirts listed by weight (e.g., 4 oz, 5.3 oz, 6 oz). This refers to the fabric’s weight per square yard. While the numbers may seem small, the difference is noticeable in feel and performance. Lightweight (around 4 oz) Super soft and breathable Great for spring and summer wear Often used for promotional giveaways or budget-friendly projects May feel thinner and have less structure, can stretch out more easily Midweight (5–5.5 oz) A balanced choice between softness and durability Works well for everyday wear or re...

  Our “ugly” sweater is pretty cute right? Recreate this ugly Christmas sweater with ease. Follow the steps in the  video  and get further detail in the description below to  screen-print  this sweater for customers or yourself this holiday season.  We have also included a link to download the artwork we used for this print and it’s completely free! Let’s get to it.    We are going to be printing with two different types of ink today. One is  Rapid Cure Gold Glitter Plastisol Ink  and the other is  Rapid Cure Metallic Gold Plastisol Ink .   You can print with just glitter or metallic if you prefer a one-color print. Pro Tip: Always remember to mix your inks prior to use so you get a nice creamy and easy flowing feel when it’s time to hit the press.   Since the inks have different printing characteristics you are going to need a couple different screen meshes so the ink can print onto the garment without any issues like clo...

  DTF (Direct To Film) printing is a process used in garment decoration, where the design is printed directly onto a special film that is then transferred onto the fabric. This method differs greatly from screen printing because the image is not created with an emulsion stencil. When using the DTF printing process the image is created through a design software and then printed straight onto the film.  The image transferring portion of the process is very similar to transferring plastisol transfers to a garment.  DTF Prints are full color transfers, meaning you can transfer your print onto any color garment for an image that pops. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to perform DTF printing: Supplies Needed: DTF Printer  - available at Screen Print Direct DTF Oven  - available at Screen Print Direct DTF Film  - available at Screen Print Direct DTF Powder  - available at Screen Print Direct DTF Ink  - available at Screen Print Direct Compu...