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Accepting Payments as a Screen Printing Business

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  We are going to go over the most commonly asked questions we get when it comes to getting paid for your screen printing jobs. First, you need to establish what type of payments you will accept. Then you need to determine if you want all the money upfront or in deposits. Lastly, you need to keep a record of payments for easy bookkeeping. We all handle money differently and there is no right or wrong way if you are getting paid and making a profit. At the end of the day, we need to do what works for us and our customers.   What payment methods can I accept? There are so many types of payment methods available to you as a business owner that it can be overwhelming to know where to start. You can accept more old school forms of payment like cash and check or you can accept digital payments through PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle to name a few. Another popular option is Stripe which is often built into online web building platforms like Shopify. Below we will go into things you should consider be

A Comprehensive Guide to Starting a Successful Screen Printing Business

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Are you thinking of venturin g into a lucrative growing business in 2023? Want to risk screen printing? Screen printing provides good to both the creative or artistic and business-oriented worlds. You can start with printing items like t-shirts, bags, banners, and more for your target market.    Retail shops usually trade personalized items to make earnings, while multiple companies might go additional to promote brand screen-printed outcomes. Therefore, creating screen printing requires you to show your skills to deliver quality prints that stay long and look fantastic.    To get a clear idea of how to start a screen-printing business , keep reading this article!   Cost of screen-printing equipment USA   The most common question that comes to everyone’s mind before starting a screen-printing business is how much is the cost of  screen-printing equipment in USA ? The primary focus is on t-shirts, so it’s better to acquire enough supplies of t-shirts. One t-shirt can cost around $5,00

How Long to Expose Emulsion

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  We receive so many questions regarding emulsion and how long to expose emulsion. Have you found yourself asking something like, “What is my exposure time with this emulsion and this light? How long should I expose this emulsion? Why won’t my light work for exposing? If this sounds like you, don’t worry, you aren’t alone. There are a lot of factors that go into exposing a screen, and the time to expose emulsion varies depending on the project.  Here are some variables that will factor into your emulsion exposure time: Ink type: plastisol ink, water-based ink, or UV Ink? Exposure unit Are you mixing with diazo? Emulsion type:  pre-sensitized emulsion  or  dual cure emulsion ? Light type: halogen, LED, or black light? When considering light, options range from a 500W halogen bulb to a professional L.E.D. unit, meaning exposure time can vary from roughly 12 minutes to as quick as a few seconds, depending on your equipment. A few more things to consider are: How thick did you coat the scr

Comprehensive Guide to Buying Transparency Film in 2023

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  By printing a design on your tees, you can make them look more exciting and attractive. However, to print any design, you need to buy transparency films as they are essential for transferring images and designs on fabrics. Whether it's an inkjet printed or sketched picture, it is first crafted on transparency film.    In 2023, transparency films are what everyone wants to buy to get the best designs. With the continuous advancement in print technology, purchasing a suitable transparency film can be daunting.   This write can help you a lot in the process!   What is Transparency Film?   A  Transparency film  is a clear, smooth, transparent, and thin sheet of paper made of cellulose material and used to transfer the print designs to clothes. These sheets feel like plastic and have a printable coating applied so that they work with the printers to print.    Types of Transparency Film   Transparency Films have many types but come in primary forms, including clear, smooth, and thin s