10 Mistakes Made When Starting Screen Printing

[@jonathanlussier1254]

Legit honest straight up guy, THANK YOU for being here for us not so experienced screen printers much appreciated

[@RichardMunoz1]

AD Air Force here! I’m glad I stumbled upon your channel! I’m printing now and will continue after my service is done. Glad to see other vets killin it 🤘🏽

[@ericcerda4217]

Semper Fi! You have helped me and my wife so much. It's greatly appreciated.

[@ApriliaClothing]

Great success always uncle. Very inspired. HEALTHY greetings.

[@caullettrahan8762]

I can’t like this enough!

[@BeardifulBill]

I screen print using epoxy ink onto finished sheet metal. I want to start screen printing apparel at home, but have no space or money for the equipment. I'm currently debating getting a heat press and vinyl cutter and getting into heat transfer as a starting point, hoping to save up to make the switch from there.

[@ApparelTalk]

I started printing in a 7x7 plastic shed in my driveway with a heat gun heat press and a 4 color 1 station press. But yes vinyl to start is always a good way just to get started.

[@BeardifulBill]

@@ApparelTalk ty for responding. I'm in Nova Scotia Canada, so I'm not sure if a plastic shed would work for me, even though I have the space in the back yard.

[@jasonBucao671]

good stuff

[@richiepyke1380]

I hate my amazon press. Registration is near impossible. You have any pointers? But you gotta make do with what you got. Been looking for a better press but seems like all I've seen the still want dang near new price.

[@ApparelTalk]

Look on craigslist, offer up , facebook market place. You could find some good deals the amazon presses that are blue do not hold the registration at all.

[@Chookz85]

Thanks for the tips! A quick question when starting out - Would you recommend getting a cheap flash unit ($200-$300) to cure plastisol ink, or a cheap heat press ($300-$400) to cure?

[@ApparelTalk]

I would for sure recommend always getting a flash unit because that will help flash the tees so you could do more than one color.

[@jodihilt6675]

What light do you use to see with when getting ready to use the UV light to burn the screen? I notice it looks bright and that there is plenty of light when you get ready to burn your screens. I was wondering why the light you are using doesn't affect the screen before you burn it.

[@ApparelTalk]

its just a yellow soft light non uv

[@kennedymbugua5958]

Thanks for the insight