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  Screen Printing is one of the most cost-effective ways to produce t-shirts, posters, canvases, and many other crafts. For good quality printing, you need to know the best techniques to clean the screens before and after use. A dirty screen is an unusable screen. Ink and emulsion must be stripped from the screen in order to print a new design. If the screen is not cleaned thoroughly it will be challenging as well as jeopardizing for the next print. In this blog, we will explain two techniques for cleaning screen printing screens otherwise known as the reclaiming process. You will need an  emulsion remover ,  ink degradant ,  degreaser/ haze remover ,  scrub brush , and pressurized water to clean the screen.   Removing Ink from your Screen to Reclaim With a  plastic scraper , wipe off the excess ink while the screen is still on the press Place the screen in the sink or washout booth and apply  Plastisol Screen Wash  to both sides of the scree...

  Eco-Friendly Screen Printing Eco-friendly screen printing and really any business practices should be prioritized no matter what type of company you are running. Our staff of screen-printers have developed their own environmentally friendly screen printing practices and are here to share. Let’s dive into 7 simple things you can do to start eco friendly t shirt printing today. We will divide this list into two parts. First, eco-friendly screen-printing techniques and practices. Second, eco friendly screen printing supplies that you should be using.  BEFORE WE DIVE INTO OUR LIST LET'S DISCUSS IN GENERAL, IS SILK SCREEN PRINTING ECO-FRIENDLY? The answer is not as simple as yes and no. Screen Printing is done with a lot of “chemicals” however you can put the work in to make sure you are using chemicals with little to no impact on the environment. How sustainable t shirt printing is, is determined by you and the silk-screening methods you adopt as a business o...

Water-based ink printing’s popularity has skyrocketed lately! If you’ve been shopping recently, you’ve noticed that the most common print types you see are plastisol and water-based. What Is Water-Based Ink?  Water-based screen printing inks are screen-printing inks that are water soluble. They are different than plastisol inks for several reasons. Water-based inks can be printed on more than just textiles and garments. Water-based inks can be used for poster prints, canvas, and more! Water-based ink is thinner and will dry up much quicker on the press than plastisol ink.  In this blog post, we will discuss the Pros & Cons of screen printing water-based ink, the difference between ready-to-use and dischargeable ink, the supplies required, and how to cure water-based inks. In the early days of water-based ink printing, so much could go wrong – inks would dry and would be hard to work with on the screen. While water...

  Screen printing is among the most popular techniques that come with huge possibilities , not limited to just printing T-shirts. It comes with wider scopes and creates breathtaking prints customized for customer needs.   The multifaceted printing technique involves applying ink directly to the surface through a silk mesh screen. The method offers a cost-effective solution and can easily print artwork on t-shirts, bottles, and other surfaces.    While screen printing , there are always chances of fabric misprints, even if you are a professional designer. However, w ith practice and considering a few points , an individual can print produce high-resolution, crisp, and clear surface prints.   In this post, we've discussed some valuable tips that you must consider to avoid misprints. Let's get started with screen printing first.   What is Screen Printing?   Screen printing produces a stenciled design on the surface, including metal, fabric, plastic, gla...