I have become privy to the fact that us screen printer’s have a language all our own. I will try to help the new person understand what we are saying. Here are some common phrases and their translation in a stream of consciousness off the top of my head. Screen Continue Reading
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Great Art Done Right
You have this great idea for a print. Now what? If you are like me getting it from my brain to the press makes me sleepy. I want to send my idea to someone. Have it come back to me better than I could have made it myself, and ready Continue Reading
On the Road Again
It’s finally time to get on the road again. Heading to Texas Ya’ll. Will be seeing some amazing shops and talented people. I will get you a summary of the trip and some new content from some of the best printers in the country. Water-Based, Plastisol, Special Effects, and of Continue Reading
Artwork Is The Foundation
With Covid-19 Pandemic in full swing getting things done remote and done well is essential. I have now joined the GraphXsource team to help with just that. Artwork and separations are the foundation for screen printing. We make quality art possible for any size of shop to get professional mock Continue Reading
It’s all in your head
I have been struggling starting up the garage shop. Partners and space is tricky. Prioritizing and keeping motivated through the pandemic has been harder than expected. Expenses piling up and systems not in place. I have made face mask prototypes and will launch 3 different designs. Now they are mandatory Continue Reading
Screen Printing White Ink Tips & Tricks
Screen Printing white ink well is the most important thing you can do. I’ve often said “Master white, then you have mastered screen printing.” Here are a few thoughts before we launch right into the how to’s. Begin with the end in mind. Know what the customer expectation is going Continue Reading
Print from home
Screen printing for me started at the home. So it is time to pay it forward. Some friends of mine want to start a garage shop at their home they happen to be renting. I am going to help them get off the ground and start printing. Setting up shop Continue Reading
Printing Reflective ink on shirts? 5 things you should know
Screen printing reflective ink on shirts is awesome and you should totally do it. It will make the shirt stand out in a crowd when there is flash photography. However, Their are a few things you must keep in mind when screen printing reflective ink on fabric. Don’t print flash Continue Reading
5 Tips for Screen Printing Water Based Ink
Here are a few quick tips for screen printing water based ink successfully. These are general guidelines for all projects. Mesh counts, printing dark garments, printing poly all have their top 5 lists. Subscribe to the blog and I will help with those on future posts. First things first use Continue Reading
Focused on family
I put all the work on the website on hold until I finished helping the family set up things I believe will help cope with the extended quarantine. Like what? Well….cleaned out garage. It now functions as a gym, music room, and storage. Cleaned and repaired pool so swimming will Continue Reading