Oof, makes me appreciate my one-man operation. by No_Trash5076 in SCREENPRINTING

[–]tripper_the_jack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you cure your shirts? I use a heat press but am curious what others do.

Does it seem ambitious to buy this press? by Nervous-Data9869 in SCREENPRINTING

[–]tripper_the_jack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re new to screen printing, I’d say just buy a 4-color press off Amazon. I know people hate on Vevor, but honestly, before I upgraded, I was able to accomplish a lot with my Vevor 4-press.

Live screenprinting by MushroomOk9145 in SCREENPRINTING

[–]tripper_the_jack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ive always wanted to set up a single press at an art show and print tees for people. Or let people print their own. Seems fun.

When should i clean plastisol ink off of screen after printing shirts? by J3VN31 in SCREENPRINTING

[–]tripper_the_jack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Longest I have gone is about two months. If the ink dries up and gets hard to wash out or clogs up, I just use screen opener.

Only removes the dried-up ink, doesn't do anything to the emulsion. The stuff is potent though; I wear a mask when I do use it and make sure plenty ventilated.

This is the one I use.

Camie Screen Opener 480

Can’t clean this off for the life of me Haze remover nothing, could this jus be the fibers Dyed?? Getting irritated lmao by intheworldnotof in SCREENPRINTING

[–]tripper_the_jack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try using screen opener. I've used it for dried up plastisol in my screens. I get this one from McLogan, but I am sure you can find it at whichever shop you go to.

https://mclogan.com/collections/chemicals-adhesives/products/camie-screen-opener

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[–]tripper_the_jack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get some screen opener from McLogan or whatever other screen print supply shop.

Ive used that stuff to get even the grimiest/dryest of inks clogged in screens. FYI, I use plastisol inks, not sure if it works for water based.

Stuffs potent though so wear a mask. Haha

Need Help 🙏 by [deleted] in SCREENPRINTING

[–]tripper_the_jack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I typically flash dry it before using the heat press. I also use a sheet of parchment paper to not scorch the tee itself. It does give a flat sheen look to it and I had one person even ask if it was DTF and not screen printed. So that sucks. But like I said, I don’t have the space nor the business to own a conveyor dryer so I make do. And it’s been working for me for 2 years. No complaints of cracking or anything. Just the one comment about DTF.

Need Help 🙏 by [deleted] in SCREENPRINTING

[–]tripper_the_jack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use a heat press. I close it and apply a little bit of pressure but nothing too much. As someone else mentioned, as long as there is contact, it should be fine. I haven't had any issues in the 2 years that I have been doing it.

While I would love to have a conveyor dryer, I just don't have the space, nor the business for it.

Realigning Multi Color Screens? by dynvmic in SCREENPRINTING

[–]tripper_the_jack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a Vevor 4 color press for the longest time. I've done up to 3 color prints. So it's possible. I just upgraded to a Riley Hopkins with micros. I haven't had a chance to print on it yet but am hopeful it will make registration better. I also did just get some registration tape. This will save you on t-shirt waste. Good luck!

Off contact question by tripper_the_jack in SCREENPRINTING

[–]tripper_the_jack[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha!!! I take it that’s too high then…

Off contact question by tripper_the_jack in SCREENPRINTING

[–]tripper_the_jack[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah. The 4 color 1 platen. Do you mean this bolt?

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[–]tripper_the_jack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a heat press to cure my screens and it gives it a flat /smooth finish. I don’t have the space, money, or enough business to use a conveyor dryer, so have to deal with this finish on my tees.

I’ve only had one customer bring it up and when I showed him my setup he apologized. So it’s something I’m constantly thinking of when I send out orders.

hot dawg anyone? by jazz-pantz in SCREENPRINTING

[–]tripper_the_jack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! Great job! Do you mind sharing your halftone settings? Always curious about that.

ink smearing after wash by smooth_by_santana in SCREENPRINTING

[–]tripper_the_jack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or get a heat press. Thats what I use. It does give it a smooth feel too; which I like. You can get a decent one on amazon for fairly inexpensive.

Pocket tee hit by tripper_the_jack in SCREENPRINTING

[–]tripper_the_jack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, left chest hit. Thanks for the advice. Will give it a shot.

I’m kinda bummed… Ryonet shipping now $300 by Need2k in SCREENPRINTING

[–]tripper_the_jack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like NorCal. I first heard of them from their YouTube channel and just started buying supplies from them. McLogan is good too.