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Printing with Plastisol vs. Water Based Ink

Jacelyn WedmanApr 02, 2021

Screen printers debate which is better: plastisol or water-based ink. Some printers start out with plastisol ink, while others opt to jump right into water-based printing. But how are they different? Why would you use one over the other? Ink master Colin Huggins lays out the differences and nuances to printing each type of ink. You’ll be able to decide which ink is best for your shop.

Research Suggests that FN-INK™ is the Most Opaque Plastisol Ink

Sage LarsonFeb 24, 2021

When 12-year-old Lucy Wisnasky was assigned to do a science project, she knew she wanted to do an experiment related to screen printing. Her parents own Shirts Galore & More, a print shop where Lucy has uncovered her passion for screen printing. Why not perform an experiment that's interesting to her and potentially improve an aspect of their business?

The Easiest Way to Make a Print Pop on a White Shirt

Sage LarsonDec 23, 2020

Golden Press Studio turns up the heat with a multicolor, Miami Vice-themed print for a tattoo shop. Needing to print a two-color pocket, four-color back, and one-color sleeve, the shop takes on the challenge to make this bodacious print. Watch the team burn the screens, register, print, and cure to make a vibrant, vibin' print. All done with standard FN-INK™ colors.

Helpful Tips When Printing Glow Inks

Sage LarsonNov 04, 2020

Did you know that the intensity of the glow is tied to the brightness of the color behind it? Screen printing aficionado Ronald Peters demonstrates how the ink color will affect the results of the glow.

How to Create a 5 Color Print Using 3 Colors

Sage LarsonOct 07, 2020

There may be a time when a customer requests a multicolor print that requires more colors than your press can handle. Luckily, you have a few tricks you can do to make it work. Screen printing expert Colin Huggins will walk through creating the artwork for the print and how to set it up on press.

How to Screen Print Wet on Wet Halftones and Color Blends for a Vintage Look

Sage LarsonSep 16, 2020

Remember when expert Colin Huggins showed how to create halftones and blends in Adobe Illustrator? Now he's printing that design. Watch to learn how to print wet-on-wet halftones and blends, tips to get the best colors and blends, and how shirt colors affect the look of the print.

How To Screen Print With Plastisol Heat Transfers

Sage LarsonJul 10, 2020

Screen printing heat transfers can seem daunting but in reality, it’s actually fairly simple. If made properly, plastisol heat transfers can last almost as long as a screen prints and can be much easier to apply in certain scenarios. Here are a few ways screen printing your own transfers can help your business.

[VIDEO] Spot Process Printing on Manual with Wilflex Plastisol

Amy RobertsMay 03, 2018

In this video, Ryan takes us through spot process printing with Wilflex plastisol on a manual press. At Ryonet we love to educate first. With classes across the U.S., online design courses and thousands of how-to videos; education is the cornerstone of what we do. Join us and start #PoweringThePrint. Check out all of our How-to […]

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[VIDEO] How To Screen Print Foil Transfers with Wilflex HD Clear Foil Adhesive

Shawn ZimmermanMar 11, 2017

Check out HD Clear from Wilflex and other great screen printing supplies here: https://goo.gl/Vq0bhK Transcript: Hey Screen Printers, in this screen printing instructional video we are going to show you how to use Wilflex’s Epic HD Clear as a Foil Adhesive for screen print foil transfers. We have found and verified from expert printers such […]

Can The ROQ Do One Stroke Plastisol Printing?

Mark BerrymanMay 24, 2016

It has come to my attention that there are rumors about the ROQ being incapable of printing with one stroke for each color. It’s a preposterous assumption that such a high-end machine does not perform adequately for plastisol inks. The ROQ press is designed as well if not better than any machine that I have […]