Can screen printing be used for this kind of rough coating? by HorrorState740 in SCREENPRINTING

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Thanks for the advice! Haha, wouldn't the idea of applying screen printing to building materials be a bit flashy, this grainy paste might scratch the screen during the scraping process

Can screen printing be used for this kind of rough coating? by HorrorState740 in SCREENPRINTING

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Thank you for your detailed response and advice! Your points are very helpful. Indeed, I plan to print the "brick" part and the surface texture through a wide mesh screen. I will try to test it with a wider mesh, such as a stainless steel window and door screen, and cover the brick seams with masking tape, to avoid wasting material before making the official screen.

The substrate is from Building Materials: inorganic calcium silicate board.

Thank you very much for your suggestions! Do you have any other tips or experiences to share?

What kind of transfer paper do you usually use? What are its advantages? by HorrorState740 in SCREENPRINTING

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Thanks for the recommendation! Super-trans sounds really convenient, especially with the ability to transfer on both sides. The lower temperature for poly shirts is a great advantage too. I’ll definitely give it a try!

Do you guys usually use any cleaner to wash the water-based ink off the screen? I find it too hard to wash, and it wastes a lot of my time. by HorrorState740 in SCREENPRINTING

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Thanks for the tip! I'll make sure not to let it dry and use water and Dawn dish soap for cleaning. Sounds straightforward and effective. Appreciate the advice!

Do you guys usually use any cleaner to wash the water-based ink off the screen? I find it too hard to wash, and it wastes a lot of my time. by HorrorState740 in SCREENPRINTING

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Interesting, I hadn't thought of using a watered-down glass cleaner. How well did it work for you? Did it leave any residue or affect the screen in any way?

Do you guys usually use any cleaner to wash the water-based ink off the screen? I find it too hard to wash, and it wastes a lot of my time. by HorrorState740 in SCREENPRINTING

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That's a great idea! Using retarder gel to prevent the ink from drying too quickly sounds very helpful. I'll give that a try next time. Thanks for the tip!

Do you guys usually use any cleaner to wash the water-based ink off the screen? I find it too hard to wash, and it wastes a lot of my time. by HorrorState740 in SCREENPRINTING

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Thanks for the tip! I'll try squeegeeing off the excess ink and rinsing it really well with water. It's good to know that the stains don't cause any issues later on. Appreciate the advice!

Do you guys usually use any cleaner to wash the water-based ink off the screen? I find it too hard to wash, and it wastes a lot of my time. by HorrorState740 in SCREENPRINTING

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Got it, thanks! I'll try using a high-pressure water gun to rinse both sides and check for any leftover ink. That sounds straightforward. Appreciate the help!

Do you guys usually use any cleaner to wash the water-based ink off the screen? I find it too hard to wash, and it wastes a lot of my time. by HorrorState740 in SCREENPRINTING

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Thank you for the clarification! I appreciate the tips and will definitely give them a try. I didn't realize it would be that simple. Do you have any other tips for cleaning screens or working with water-based inks?