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Controlling the Effects of Special Effect Inks – Part Two
December 24, 2013
High density screen printing inks have taken the market by storm as the latest in special effect inks. The challenges the printer must face include achieving a clean release and maintaing the height of the image being printed. -
Simulated Process Color on Dark Shirts
December 24, 2013
When you see a magnificent print that has detail and edge definition, it came from a magnificent original that had detail and edge definition. -
Indexed Separations in Adobe Photoshop
December 24, 2013
Indexed separation is an advanced technique that requires you have a basic screen printing skills, a working knowledge of color theory and you are comfortable using Adobe Photoshop. -
Developing Standard Methods and Procedures
December 24, 2013
This is the second article in a four-part series on total color matching solutions for decorated apparel. it discusses the development of standard methods and procedures, which can help streamline color matching and print production. -
The Science of Color
December 24, 2013
This article provides a basis of color theory and the components necessary to see color. it also discusses various color models used to express, specify and measure color. -
To Discharge or Not to Discharge
December 24, 2013
Don't let questions over degree of difficulty stop you from trying discharge. It is actually quite easy to execute once you actually know the requirements. -
Controlling the Effects of Special Effect Inks – Part 1
December 24, 2013
Special effect inks have made an unprecedented comeback in popularity. Creative artists continue to push the limits of their capabilities to add as much value as possible to printed garments. -
Building Thick Stencils for High Density Printing
December 24, 2013
Thicker is not always better when using high density inks in garment printing. Here are suggestions for building the best possible stencil for high density printing. -
Effects of Water Pressure and Chemical Treatment Combinations on Screen Reclaiming
December 23, 2013
Mesh is essential to screen printing success. It’s also one of the most costly materials used in the screen printing process — and that cost increases with the size of the screen. -
Physical Changes in Polyester Mesh During Tensioning
December 23, 2013
The screen is, in fact, such a vital part of the process that its dimensions affect virtually every area of screen making and printing operations.