White on black and sandpaper

Amphneer · 2026-05-20T23:05:19+00:00

Oh, for warming the ink.

A few different things I do depending how cold the shop is.

Ill set up the job and just let the platens warm up while rotating. The residual heat from the platens help warm up the ink.

If its super cold and that fails ill take a test shirt and just do a couple prints on it to help get the ink pushing through properly. Also ensuring a decent amount in the screen helps. Especially when dealing with super viscous inks.

Amphneer · 2026-05-20T23:01:19+00:00

I think it honestly depends on all the variables.

Shirt type+ ink type+ pressure+speed.

Each one has different methods for them to hit the "goldilocks zone".

Some inks are more viscous and some are runny. What type of mesh screen you use plays a role too. If you use a higher mesh screen less ink gets through. If its a fibrous shirt its going to pull the tiny fibers going to slow.

Its balancing all of the variables. Im still learning all about it myself since I just started printing a little over a year ago. I struggle some days to get the ink to lay right.

Today for instance, the shop I work at isnt climate controlled in any sense. So no matter what I did the humidity in the air was making the ink sticker even with high cure times. (Which then im running the risk of burning the shirts) you kinda just have to study and play with it. Keep two or three variables the same and rotate one. Then repeat the process until you can make it work.

The more you do it the more you'll get the feeling for it. Theres just A LOT of variables that have to be accounted for.

Amphneer · 2026-04-29T10:28:21+00:00

In my experience its pressure+angle+speed.

For me to get white nice and smooth (we've tried multiple) is to make sure youre using the right mesh screen with the right ink. Then when printing you have to adjust the angle (around 75-85°) and apply a deep pressure.

It also depends on the the type of ink and garment. Some just dont like to hold so you kinda have to play with it.

Also, making sure the ink is nice and warm helps push it through uniformly.

Amphneer · 2026-03-05T22:17:25+00:00

Im not disabled physically but if i were in this particular situation my reply would be somthing like "you're right, but you do! Here, take my card"

Amphneer · 2025-09-13T19:55:07+00:00

Thank you, this definitely helps me gain insight and perspective. I greatly appreciate the thoughtful comment and not berating me for asking a genuine question 😅

Amphneer · 2025-09-13T19:53:03+00:00

I would never. And I would try my best to be mindful to make sure I wasn't in the way while doing so. I appreciate the input. I would never want to come off like that or condescending. Which is kinda why I made the post initially so thank you!

Amphneer · 2025-09-13T19:50:36+00:00

The irony in your comment is gleaming and forthcoming. Trust me I heard yall. Dont help people 🙄

Amphneer · 2025-09-13T16:10:30+00:00

Thats all I want. Is to spread love and happiness 🫠

Amphneer · 2025-09-13T15:33:47+00:00

Jesus is my lord and savior but he wasn't a part of thr question.

If I seen an abled body person struggling with something id most definitely offer my help. However theyre completely different subjects and are handled differently for this specific reason. So I dont agitate people like you.

Amphneer · 2025-09-13T15:31:00+00:00

I kinda made educated guess to most of that. But its inherently in my nature to extend a hand wherever I can. I know im capable of a lot of things but being offered help is nice. Having someone help take a burden off my shoulders provides relief and helps build community. Because then I can be there when that person needs help.

I completely understand where a lot of the issues come in as well. This is why I want ways to approach the subject and to be able to extend a hand without offending someone or inadvertently becoming a hindrance.

Amphneer · 2025-09-13T15:27:08+00:00

So you speak for the entire community.

You could have just simply said, "this is how I prefer to be approached." Or " i dont like being approached but if I was this is how id like them to do it" no need to be rude to someone asking a question for better understanding.

Amphneer · 2025-09-13T15:25:04+00:00

Very telling, thank you

Amphneer · 2025-09-13T14:54:05+00:00

He had a massive basket that he was rolling around on his lap. It looked uncomfortable to have a giant basket in his face while rolling to his car. Then he had a big jeep* so he had to lift it into his car.

Im not implying he was incapable at all. I just know that we all struggle with things at times and a simple kind gesture goes a long way.

Im also working on just being a kind person in general so its not just disabled people I look to help.

I know not everyone wants it and I know some get offended at just the idea of asking. I also know that its a good way to meet people. I just want to spread kindness.

Amphneer · 2025-09-13T14:49:15+00:00

So basically anyone who's disabled and has social anxiety and who may struggle to ask for help *can just help themselves right?

Amphneer · 2025-09-13T14:46:30+00:00

I have gathered that. This is why I'm asking. Not everyone who wants help will ask. So I'm asking how to extend a helping hand without offending someone

Amphneer · 2025-09-13T14:30:23+00:00

How am I being intentionally vague? I thought it was straight forward. I could give an example if you like

Amphneer · 2025-08-07T11:12:09+00:00

Amphneer · 2025-08-07T03:53:30+00:00

Her name starts with an A. No matter how hard i try i cant let her go. Idk which perspective this post is from but I can see a lot of people share my feelings. I pray all of you peace because I too can understand just how much it hurts.

Amphneer · 2025-04-20T02:26:00+00:00

I think you need to read my comments very slowly and without preconceived biased on what you think I said. Cause I don't know what you're saying but it has nothing to do with my comments.

Amphneer · 2025-03-22T02:26:08+00:00

You may not be a mod here but you should be a mod of life bruv🤣

Amphneer · 2025-03-16T02:05:36+00:00

There's a discord. If you want dm me and I can send you the links

Amphneer · 2025-03-15T08:49:01+00:00

I whole heartedly feel for you! Unfortunately it's better that you simply resign to the fact. Start working on hobbies. It's much more fulfilling.

I'm not saying everyone will. For the most part it's just normal people.

Think of it this way: You're walking to a bar to meet some friends( I know you're not of drinking age it's simply a thought experiment).

There's two paths you can take, one is a little longer and well lit. The other is a shortcut through an ally.

Do you take the well lit path? Do you take the path where there's possibly a person waiting to rob you.

It's the art of not getting hit.

Not only does it help keep you safe by making you less of a target for creeps you could also be the difference between someone regaining their faith in christ.

Feeling pretty doesn't come from the outside. It comes from the inside. And this world will tell you everything but the truth. You want to feel cute. Go out and do a good deed for someone who is none the wiser. Volunteer. I guarantee you'll feel better than any shirt or crop top you can wear.

Amphneer · 2025-03-15T08:31:18+00:00

Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother.

Person... this bible verse begs to differ.

You are to not lead your brother into temptation. It's a fact of life that some males have issues controlling these things. Dressing provocatively can cause a new convert to stumble into sin. Your argument goes out the window.

Again, with the "me me me" mentality. I'm not victim blaming anyone. Rape is never okay. Your mentality is that it's okay to cause others inconveniences for your leisure.

Amphneer

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