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8 Tips for Time Management in a Screen-Printing Shop

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  Time is the most valued asset to manage no matter what industry you are in. There is no escaping time and no escaping the reality that every facet of your life needs to have time management to run an effective shop and business. As a business owner, big or small, you are going to wear a lot of hats. Marketing, production, accounting, and customer service are just a few of the roles you will take on. A lot of printers start screen-printing as a side hustle and take on the roles mentioned above all while holding down a 9-5 job and normal life activities like family, friends, etc. Each role, inside and outside of the shop, has its own set of responsibilities and time commitments. We can’t tell you how to run your life, but we can offer some advice that has helped us in our own screen-printing shops. This article can be applicable to both side gig printers and full-time printers. Log how much time each task takes  – We believe this is the best place to start. Each task requires different

The Fundamentals of Mixing Emulsion and Coating a Screen

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Screen printing is fantastic; you can print your designs. However, you need to learn it first. Though it seems easy at first, it is not. You must know about the best screen printing emulsion , mixing emulsions, and coating a screen.  Each emulsion responds differently when coating; thus, you need to adjust speed and pressure. How many adjustments you have to make depends upon the thickness of the emulsion and the mesh you are using.   So, if you are blank about screen printing and want to master this art, you have landed at the right place. This article will help you learn the fundamentals of mixing emulsion and coating a screen. Read on to know more!  Steps to Mixing Emulsion  First, you must understand the difference between the emulsions and select the best one. Once you choose the best screen printing emulsion, depending on your darkroom setup, you can start mixing emulsion. Suppose you have chosen dual-cure emulsion; the steps to mixing this emulsion are as follows:-  Get a bottle

Alcohol Vs Bleach, Which Is Better?

  Right now we have a huge issue taking place worldwide and this is causing panic and chaos everywhere. People are rushing out to get their hands on anything and everything possible and some of those things that people are trying to get their hands on are alcohol and bleach. Alcohol Alcohol is effective against killing off a wide range of germs and most bacteria including mycobacteria. This is really only effective in concentrations above 70%. Alcohol has also been shown to be effective in disinfecting surfaces contaminated with pandemic viruses such as Influenza, Ebola, SARS, Coronavirus, and has some activity against Norovirus. Alcohol is often used to disinfect small surface areas such as door knobs / handles, personal items, and things of that nature. It is occasionally used to clean larger surface areas like countertops, desks, and so on. However, due to it being very flammable, it is best to limit its use as a surface disinfectant to small surface areas and make sure it is used i