Screen Printing Guide and Tips
The process of screen printing using mesh stencils made with photosensitive chemical emulsions are explained below, with helpful tips for each step to enable any artist (whether novice or expert) to achieve success in screen printing. 1. Choose or Create [...]
What Benefits do Screen Printing Companies Offer?
There are numerous screen printing companies out there that choosing the right one can seem overwhelming and difficult. When preparing for a new project, it would be wise to research reputable companies to ensure you will be working with [...]
Get Ready and Get Printing: A 10 Step Guide
Screen printing (also known as silk printing) can be a lot of fun, it's easy, and you can use a lot of things you already have at home (it doesn't take a whole lot to get a project done). [...]
Choosing The Right Screen Printing Ink
It's unbelievable how many different screen printing inks are out there today and frankly, it can be a little mind boggling! But when it comes to screen printing (even if it's just as a hobby), it is really important [...]
5 Mistakes To Avoid When Screen Printing
Nobody is perfect, we all make mistakes and when it comes to screen printing, it's no different. Screen printing is a laborious process that takes practice and patience to master and even the most experienced screen printers make mistakes from [...]
10 Reasons Why You May Need to Print Custom T-shirts
Having been in business for nearly 15 years, one of the most common questions we get is why you may need to print custom t-shirts. Well, the answer is quite simple; creating custom printed t-shirts is a great way [...]
Screen Printing at Home (For Fun)
Are you the type of person who enjoys arts and crafts as a hobby? Well, you might find that screen printing at home is a great form of arts and crafts that is fun, creative and easy. Screen printing is a basic [...]
Design Files Are Important
Design files are important because high quality artwork is crucial in the screen printing process, and the design file can impact your artwork significantly. Afterall, the major selling point for any clothing brand or retail company is the printing [...]
Plastisol Ink or Water Based Ink
Let's talk about ink in the world of screen printing! Before the 1970's, water based ink was predominantly used. Many printers lean toward water based printing mostly because of the environmentally friendly advantages and soft hand. But, what about [...]
Learn Screen Printing Terminology
So, you've decided you want to try screen printing. That's great! Screen printing is a lot of fun and a great way to use your creativity to express yourself artistically. Now what? Where do you even begin? Sometimes the hardest [...]
