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Things You Must Know About Transparency Film

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Screen printing is a big business and the best source for creating designs on fabric. It makes the clothes more interesting and attractive by creating beautiful designs on them. Big companies have extensive equipment for screen printing, but this method is cost-effective.    So, if you want to make the best screen-printing designs on fabric without making any big investment, then you can also use transparency films. Buying transparency films is what everyone wants to get the best designs. With the continuous advancement in print technology and due to the numerous options available, purchasing a suitable transparency film for an inkjet printer for screen printing can be a daunting task.   So, let’s dive deep into this article to learn more about transparency films.   What is Transparency Film   A transparency paper or film is a smooth, transparent, clear, and thin sheet of paper made of cellulose material and used to transfer print designs to clothes. These sheets feel like plastic

Eco-friendly Screen Printing - How to Make your Business more Sustainable

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  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 owner. Eco-friendly screen

A complete Guide on Plastisol Screen Print Transfers

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  If you are new to the screen-printing business or thinking about learning screen print transfers, this guide is for you. Screen printing art has always been popular around for centuries. It seems complicated, but it's easier to create screen print transfers .    With the new and easy-to-use tool, you can make the best custom designs and show off your creativity. In this post, you'll learn what ’s screen print transfers, the needed tools for screen print transfers, and how to make screen print transfers without any problem .    Let's get started!   What is Screen Print Transfer?   Screen-print transfers are designs in reverse printed onto a type of release on transfer paper. The ink is covered with powder and gelled , which allows you to store the printed designs to use later. After putting the paper ink side down on the receiving surface like a garment or t-shirt, apply high heat, which causes the ink to transfer from the paper to the fabric. There are various types

Marketing Your Screen Printing Shop

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  You learned how to screen print and now you are ready to make a profit. That money isn’t going to make itself. It’s called a side hustle for a reason, time to start grinding. Welcome to marketing. How are you going to attain and retain your customer base? Before beginning any form of marketing, you need to establish your voice and brand. What do you want your customers to feel or think when they see your logo and shop aesthetics? How do you communicate with your customers? Are you very formal, casual, or somewhere in between? Branding is a whole topic that should be well thought out and planned, we will cover this topic later this year.   Today we will cover the 4 easiest methods to start marketing for your shop today. Website A common question we get from printers is “Do I need a website?” If you asked multiple printers this question you would get very different answers. Some shops can survive off word of mouth without paid or social advertising, which is super awesome, however, thi