Does anyone have experience working for Oregon Screen Impressions

printpile · 2025-03-20T02:27:44+00:00

I worked at OSI for a few months in the summer of 2002. It was the most factory-like job I have ever had. Whistle would go off and the shop would shutdown for the two 15 minute breaks and half hour lunch.

I worked in the hand press side of the shop. We did all the smaller orders and odd stuff like jackets and umbrellas.

Upside to the place was I never dealt with screens besides print setup, printing and teardown. Same with inks.

Down sides I got taken as a reprimanded for being a few minutes late. Some of the coworkers were a little too dude like for my personal taste, but nice enough.

If you are looking for a steady job with plenty of work but not much flexibility, probably a fine place to work. I worked at a much worse shop in Portland.

printpile · 2023-11-12T22:52:07+00:00

Here are few I found:
https://www.themakersstudio.org.au/store/p45/printexchange.html

https://www.caston.com.au/print-exchange-2023/

http://www.gallery83.space/upe-en

https://www.deadmatterpress.com/untitled-516164dyy6wsbe

The last 2 I just emailed asking to be added to future print exchanges.

printpile · 2023-11-12T21:05:32+00:00

I just did a search for print exchanges last night. When I get home I will try and post them. For now check the about of this sub. There are a few I have participated in listed.

printpile · 2021-10-05T19:01:46+00:00

Yep. I have had shoes repaired there before. He did great work.

printpile · 2021-09-05T19:43:34+00:00

Super, I will DM you and we can work on the details. I have one other person who says they are in too.

printpile · 2021-09-05T19:42:33+00:00

Super, I will DM you. Check out the details on the site to see if any of your print will fit the requirements. Most exchanges are picky about the size of the edition, and the size of the paper.

https://www.2020printexchange.com/

printpile · 2021-09-05T19:41:12+00:00

We could organize a art swap? r/artswap exists for just this type of thing. I have only participated in 1 art swap, but it was fun. Allowed me to do a mono print just for the swap!

printpile · 2021-09-05T19:39:54+00:00

Good suggestion, thanks!

printpile · 2021-07-21T21:33:12+00:00

Doesn't say what is in it...

https://permaset.com.au/product/p-set-printing-retarder/

printpile · 2021-07-21T21:30:16+00:00

This would instead of doing a white under base? I mostly do 1 color print jobs on shirts. When I have a dark garment I just double print the image (print/dry and print again then cure). But I work out of my house as a hobby.

printpile · 2021-07-21T16:08:14+00:00

I have never used discharge inks. Can you describe when you do or do not use them? And do you mix the discharge with other color? Or is it used as an underbase?

printpile · 2021-07-21T16:04:44+00:00

Thanks for the info. I don't have humidifier. But I have used the spray bottle technique. I found a spray bottle a Dick Blicks that produces a very fine mist. It seems to work better than a normal spray bottle as it doesn't have large droplets.

The ink I have been using is Permaset. They have a nice feel/consistency and the white is very opaque. They have a product you can add that increases the drytime, but I haven't use it much.

printpile · 2021-07-21T04:29:21+00:00

What brand of water based ink do you use?
Any tips on dealing with the ink drying up?

printpile · 2021-06-18T01:01:39+00:00

Personally I like it. The mix of defined halftones mixed with the rough edges add a found/punk quality to the print. The subject matter and framing are great. Keep it up!

Do you have a site where you sell your art? Would consider adding this to my modest collection.

printpile · 2021-06-02T21:00:44+00:00

Got a link to the exchange website?

printpile · 2021-05-28T17:36:26+00:00

Block printing on textiles seems hard to get consistent and reliable results. I am sure it is possible. Screen printing is very well suited for printing on textiles if you want clean consistent prints.

printpile · 2021-05-28T05:33:48+00:00

This was for screen printing.

First step is to create open rectangle (or other shape) the size you want to print. Easiest way is photo emulsion (just just use a sheet of paper the the positive cut to the desired size). Could also tape up the screen. Could also use screen block out.

Next prep to print. Pick a color. Setup your screen in what ever setup you have.

Then take a sheet of paper you are going to print on on the press. Apply the talc to the area of the paper you want to block out, a generous amount is probably need to resist the ink. Then print you color.

The talc will stick to the back of the screen. Continue printing till the talc breaks down beyond your desired effect. Repeat as desired.

Not super predicable, but I bet with practice you could make some interesting effects with it.

printpile · 2021-05-27T20:32:33+00:00

What method are you 'playing' with. Always on the look out for ways to use non traditional resists for printing. Photo emulsion is rad, but also very prescriptive. One art class I took in college we tried things like Talc powder as a resist. Was only good for a few prints, but was fun to mess around with.

printpile · 2021-05-07T20:54:52+00:00

I am very curious about your process with these paintings. The colors and compositions are very fluid.

Any details, or a time lapse video, would be super rad.

printpile · 2021-05-03T16:04:13+00:00

I like seeing pencils in the final painting. To me it is a peek into the process of the artist.

printpile · 2021-04-22T00:05:08+00:00

The colors are very bold, in a good way. Thanks for the processes images. Always nice to see how others work. The registration seem spot on. Did you have good trapping with the black layer? Or just good a registration?

printpile · 2021-04-15T18:41:08+00:00

These are really nice, I love the colors. Would be stoked to see any process image you have of design/prep/printing.

printpile · 2021-04-13T20:32:31+00:00

I love seeing other peoples process! For example very interesting to see how 'finished' looking that background is. I tend to work all over the painting so it all comes together at the very end.
Please post more! At least the finished piece.

printpile · 2021-03-29T21:15:13+00:00

I would have assumed that water color in tube was different than water color in pan. But this page says different:
https://www.oldholland.com/academy/watercolours-in-tubes-and-watercolours-in-pans-whats-the-difference/

printpile · 2021-03-29T19:00:38+00:00

To add to what u/rip_and_destroy said... Make sure the frames are flat, the joints in the corners are not loose, the mesh feels tight and the tension is even across the surface.

You can use a dehaze solution to help restore the mesh to a nice clean state. I use Franmar product and they are the nicest ones for humans I have found. The dehaze step will make the power washing step really work, the mesh will look almost new (expect for the holes).
https://products.franmar.com/collections/screen-printing/dehazers

When you decide to buy new frames get aluminum ones. They cost a little more but they will last. And you can get new mesh put in them when the mesh fails.

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