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Your Ultimate Guide to Plastisol Transfers

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Your Ultimate Guide to Plastisol Transfers     Whether you're an aspiring apparel entrepreneur or a DIY enthusiast looking to create custom clothing, plastisol heat transfers offer an excellent solution. In this ultimate guide, we will delve into the ins and outs of plastisol transfers, their benefits, and how to use them effectively. From understanding the process to exploring the different types available, this blog will equ ip you with everything you need to know about plastisol transfers .   What are Plastisol Transfers?   Plastisol transfers are a popular method of printing designs onto fabrics, particularly in the garment industry. The process involves creating a design on a sp ecial type of transfer paper using plastisol ink. Once the design is ready, it is transferred onto the fabric using a heat press . The high temperature from the press causes the ink to melt and bond firmly with the fabric, resulting in a durable and vibrant print.   Advantages of Plastisol Transfers

4 Tips For Screen Printing Multiple Colors

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  Multiple color work can be tricky without the proper tools or experience. There are many variables to consider from artwork color separation to misalignment. Here are our most useful tips from Screen Printing professionals to get you tackling multiple color jobs without growing grey hairs. To start off we will jump into the graphic design portion as this will be the first step when getting your job ready for the press. Color Separation Color Separation software is a tool you may have heard by now in the screen-printing world. In these programs, a Full Color Image is uploaded, and the program separates the colors into their own layers, breaking it down for you very nicely! Note: A Full Color Image is an image that combines four colors (cyan, magenta, yellow and black, commonly referred to as “CMYK”) to create full-color images. If you are dealing with spot color art, this art can be done without color separation software if the designer created the file properly for screen printing. N

How To Screen Print with White Ink

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  Ready to learn screen printing with white ink?   Screen Printing is an age-old technique with the help of which fine quality and stunning designs can be created on a surface, be it metal or fabric. It may sound tricky initially, but once you get hold of the technique, you can create marvellous results in no time .      Although plenty of color options are available here, we will be focusing on screen printing with white ink . From preparing your screen and selecting the suitable materials to applying the ink and achieving crisp, opaque prints, you'll equip you with the knowledge and skills to make your designs truly shine .     In this guide, you'll walk through the step-by-step process and the right tricks and techniques for screen printing white ink .   Why is White Plastisol Ink So Thick?   White plastisol ink is notorious for its thick consistency compared to other colors . It is primarily because white ink requires a higher pigment concentration to achieve opacity