7 screen printing hacks and tips | How to start a t shirt printing business | Screen Printing

[@ThePrintLife]

I figured I would help The Print Fam start the year off correct with some screen print hacks. For #7 you can and should hit the blank screen with UV light to harden the emulsion. Also test the liquid tape on a few screens before applying it to all of them.

[@adamwhite503]

I have 20 years in the screen printing business and this is the best screenprint tip video I’ve seen to date.

[@ThePrintLife]

Damn!!! Thanks for that Adam. Great to hear a OG Printer liked the vid.

[@toyboat]

you could use spot gun or an airbrush. for finer detail

[@kallire4928]

dude , i think this video was sitting right here for me since 2018 to solve the majority of my daily screen printing problems now .... thank you so much for sharing

[@strongocho]

2:36 when I worked at a print shop, I would always have to be with the paint brush filling in all these pin holes. We did giant screens too for large signs, so it was a pretty tedious process.

[@rjmartinez6049]

“I totally just made up that number” 🤣😂 I recently became obsessed with making my own tees simply because my ideas are way more dope than anything I could ever find online or in store (lol kidding) (...sort of 😂) Loved your video. I realize these tips are targeted at printers who have a larger output than little ol me, but I found them useful as well. Thanks! 🤘

[@ramosmanufactured]

Just watched two videos and already know how many people are extremely grateful you upload all these gems of information! Thank you, print fam!

[@rcristi957]

I just started screen printing and love all the tips but I’d really love to pick your brain about certain techniques and tools to use in screen printing. Thanks for the tips.

[@yemarican]

maaaan.. where have you been?? I learned very valuable tips today. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.. what I liked the most is the liquid tape instead of tape. thanks again man.

[@PineTopTeesVideos]

I'm always learning something new even after 25+ years in the business. Thank you.👍

[@ThePrintLife]

Thank you for watching, I'm going back to the student instead of trying to be the teacher.

[@jillianandersen3015]

I'm a nubie, That emulsion hardener trick would have saved me so many times! Def. will use in the future, Thanks!

[@alikaddour4711]

Really good job, I want to begins new business of press printing t-shirts. Your experiences are very useful Thanks all for your team

[@ApriliaClothing]

Great success always uncle. Very inspired. HEALTHY greetings.

[@digital.rachel]

I want to start screen printing my graphic designs in my converted shed with water based ink. Can you do a video on the dos and don't of water based ink screenprinting? I know there are different rules for applying and curing but have never seen a full run of a t-shirt from beginning to end. I love your videos!

[@a.l.alexander3668]

I liked it. It might be a bit more than necessary for a beginner but I figure it can't hurt to learn the right and best ways from the get go! Peace and Thanks Al

[@PapaGreenBoy]

emulsion pinhole hack was IT!!

[@shannonpereira2316]

what a great video! I'm not even in this industry and i watched the whole thing. well done, interesting and nicely edited. I had no idea tee shirt printing was such a science. All new mad respect.

[@timothywong3453]

Hey! Just wanna say thank you for sharing all the hacks and tips. And i'm extremely thankful for the spot cleaning gun one. It saved my ass today. All the best to you brother. Keep up the good work.

[@jamesmalett402]

Congrats on the views on this video watching them all from beginning to newest so it's cool to see it evolve

[@nomovingparts]

Great stuff! Love the flat white technique! I've been using the spot gun for blowing emulsion out of screens for quite a while, but for accuracy, lay an erasing shield on the screen and use the spot gun through that.

[@prototypeeight9503]

I was at an event this weekend... came home tonight and watched the last two days of uploads! Very AWESOME Cam-O! Thanks for the great tips! Keep these videos coming! So glad you're doing these daily again!

[@antonalberts9230]

Thanks for this video! I've had a rough week in the print shop and this made me laugh and realise it's not just me going through this!! This was brilliant.

[@ThePrintLife]

Yea man, That was a fun video to shoot.

[@patrickprice9960]

Awesome Videos Cam hoping to learn as much as i can from your channel glad to be a part of the Print Fam community.

[@cherylbrown6746]

?'...I TOTALLY just made up that number... you're welcome' Love yoir style... Totally just paused and subsxribed... WITH THE BELL!! Plus I just binge watched your videos!!! Great job.

[@ThePrintLife]

You are the best, thank you for subbing.

[@Kreasikankaryamukawan]

Thx bro ❤️ keren tutorialnya sangat membantu ❤️❤️ sya sebagai pelaku sablon dinegara saya 👍👍👍 good job

[@livescience2143]

Hey Cam so basically #7 do the same thing that the $350 Roller? just add some cheap base and push a couple times, you have save me so much money and time bro thanks bro

[@melsthegr8]

I'm so glad that I subscribed to your page. Thank you for all the helpful advice.

[@smetankorzevic6647]

Like an alternative for an emulsion hardening, i use double-exposure. Second time after rinsing and drying, the same amount of exposure time .

[@SarahErmlichPhotography]

Thanks for the tip for the white plastisol!

[@knighteldrobek]

Hey, awesome video, thanks for sharing this! What size of screens do you use ?

[@ThePrintLife]

auto size. I have a few beers in me so I cant remember the exact dimensions. I have number dyslexia. I think they are 24x32 dont quote me.

[@FlippinsweetCoUk]

.... SERIOUSLY...... CAM.... You're a legend, liquid screen tape!!!

[@FlippinsweetCoUk]

Now i just need to find this stuff in the uk :D

[@brandansterner1518]

Do you have any videos about dryers? What dryer do you use and what dryers would your recommend

[@mrkenz7566]

Great video man thanks for the awesome tips and hacks !! Keep up the good work prints look amazing

[@kutfuturelegend8]

Question. Do i need to print flash print on white garments? With plastisol ink.

[@ThePrintLife]

Nope.

[@Evilemanon01]

Hey I know you don't know me but I have been watching your video's and sort of became a fan... recently you worked on your exposure unit and I was inspired to rebuild min(ok nothing new or exciting about that) I will be using 32x34 screen frames to make it. will post pics when done... oh the 20x24 frames fit snug inside the bigger frames.

[@stitchkwik8046]

Antonio, If those are Laser copies from Office Depot, Casey's Ultra Black Spray should help on the Film. It darkens the ink up a bit for burning screens. Are the Laser copies?

[@metalabstraktcora9587]

Cool liquid Tape! Nice tipp

[@ThePrintLife]

Yes liquid tape is the best.

[@dmteesllc3383]

i saw you were using wilflex flo base, i bought an ink lot that has an old wilflex pantone mixing system, with all of the bases and colors, but was wondering what is the ratio for mixing-base to color-. woukd you ever do a video on this subject? thanks, keep up the good work on your vids👍

[@ryandoronila5169]

Very Helpful, specially for a newbie like me... Liked, Subscribed, and I'm bookmarking this one...

[@キーナマリ]

I really love your videos ❤️❤️ it really helps me so much ❤️

[@tracylitsinger]

I have Been printing for around 9 years, just started using an auto, and having a hell of a time getting the white to be solid and smooth....

[@desimcgill]

Thanks for the upload. For the liquid tape do you have to re-brush the screen after reclaiming it?

[@peoplecallmepeechez]

They make stuff to fill up pinholes. I don't know what its actually called but we use this stuff called blocking fluid. Its just like your emulsion trick but I think it just needs to air dry instead of harden like emulsion dose. I also don't know if its different for auto presses or not but your last tip is just a smasher plate. Its a screen with a Teflon coating on the bottom and then instead of a squeegee its a rubber roller. I use it almost every time I am printing white onto cotton or blended shirts.

[@crawleyprintshop7809]

Thanks Cam! Liquid tape is on the way. Nice.

[@ThePrintLife]

Right on man just try a few use and reclaim before you do all your screens.

[@dariodistefano8191]

Nice tips!!! Thanks !!! I have a question, A screen printing shop is asking me to prepare logos that they have in low res pixels for screen printing, how much should I charge to convert them to vectors, do the separation and print the film ? Thanks !!!!

[@bostonjames5464]

Just starting....i can use all the tips from you Print fam

[@peterbryant19]

Cheap Chinese flash still working !!! I'm saving up for one.

[@ThePrintLife]

so far so good. I have high hopes

[@FaridDumbo]

Do u have video for diy stretcher the mesh?

[@ThePrintLife]

No i don't, my stance on that is, don't bother, It's a pain in the ass! yYou don't need to deal with the headache. Buy static pre stretched aluminum frames. Save yourself hours of headaches.

[@tonycassady8436]

Great video Cam! Liquid tape. Beautiful. Here's my question Cam... What are you using for the retracting spool for the spot gun? We were just trying to figure out a good place to put ours so it's handy but not in the way. I Love this concept!

[@JSmedic1]

How do you register for different size shirts? Jackets?

[@jessieprudhome9593]

thew liquid tape may cut down preparation time but its adds a ton of time for the washout process

[@mykb93]

Liquid tape is the next on my list to order... Thanks Cam!

[@DecalGalAZ]

As a newbie just starting out with this venture I really enjoyed watching your hacks video. It was informative and well put together. I will following you for sure. Hope to learn some more things as I have yet to get any formal training in printing.

[@ArtistTillDeath]

I was gonna say the same thing. Gonna start printing my own one color designs. Need to watch all his videos. Thanks for the videos bro. Makes something so intimidating a tad less. You gotta love ppl that share tips and tricks in a world of " go learn on your own,I did" ppl. That's what our channel is born from. Our moto is "We do the tests so you don't have to" You rock!! Thornton. ATD FAM.

[@peterxyz3541]

Great stuff. Never knew. Now, to build or buy print equipment

[@SoniaRenea]

#7 is gonna help so much! Thank you!

[@sonnyb646]

Do you use adhesive to keep shirt on platten? im printing white shirts, printing, flashing, then printing again. Wondering if theres another way to keep it down then using glue. Thanks!

[@hotboxprintstudio]

This was great Cam... excellent work

[@mickesmanymovies]

Where I work most customers will get their prints sans flattening. On occasion, basically when I feel like it, I will post-flatten the screen prints in the transfer press, for maybe five seconds or so. It does make for a nicer feel.

[@cindyde123]

You can use regular vinyl paper or heat transfer vinyl paper to press. I presume it's the same material. Correct?

[@drexblanc3452]

tnx cam im learned a lot im planning to start printing business but I dont know if im going to start by screen printing or heatpress pls. advise me tnx cam..

[@kingmarketing500]

May I know what flash dryer (brand name and series) did you use and where did you buy it? Looking forward to your answer. Thanks a lot

[@shreechanchitrakar1174]

what the name of the yellow light tube use in your exposureunit.. it would be great if you provide me link... and how is your led uv flood light working???

[@ginabalbas5550]

Great video! Had to save it to watch again later.

[@Deanthemachine1983]

Great info! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@MK-ds1ib]

Would masking tape dots be good for covering registration marks in screen? Just thinking how much tape I see used to cover 4 tiny little cross hairs. I’m just looking to get into printing myself here soon and looking for small areas where I can save a buck or two.

[@Overlord-le8nf]

thank you for this very Helpful video

[@johnstone5055]

Great Print tips mate !

[@Drieps]

Wow! Very nice tips dude, thank you! :D

[@ThePrintLife]

No Problem. It was fun making this one.

[@TruththeRealist]

Does the liquid tape washout every time ?

[@keonineill9994]

Awesome!!!....thanks Cam!!

[@virgis71]

Hi Cam! Excellent tips

[@BaertXavier]

Thanx for the advice !

[@hafidzmakarim3789]

great video man, I can't believe it just 4k subs, I think you should add Indonesian subtitle to your video, because here in Indonesia there are so many people who willing to learn how to screen printing, but it just a few who make proper tutorial in Bahasa

[@gemaisaswell5293]

Thanks, now just need to find out where I can get liquid tape in my country. Never heard of it.

[@victorsanchez7055]

Awesome!!! Thank You!!!

[@clos2474]

What silicone spray are you using?

[@smarttech559]

Thank you, really helpful tips.

[@shahdanproton4264]

How sir,I want how correct percentage to mix white rubber and clear rubber dye

[@artsandeducation7716]

Thanks a lot. I learned many more.

[@Beachez132k_]

What type of ink would I use for upholstery fabric?

[@tt44-s7f]

Nice vid just found you. Great tips thanks for sharing.

[@Will-am-i]

Love your vids, thanks for sharing.

[@cejazodnem83]

Nice stuff man! Awesome! Keep it up! Helps a lot. Thank you! :)

[@ThePrintLife]

Thank for watching my video. This one was fun to make.

[@etatelier5730]

Great tips man! Btw why do you actually wear ur watch on the inner side of ur wrist? #paintspalsh?

[@ThePrintLife]

It's easier to look at it on the inside of my wrist.

[@etatelier5730]

@@ThePrintLife Cool at the same time! Cheers!

[@Cjmak808]

Great stuff! Thanks man

[@intronawear4989]

Extremely useful, thanks again

[@inkingsink]

for your flattening screen you say use an UNexposed screen - is that just so it is easier to reclaim..? I assume it is either a permanent flattening screen until it breaks down..? Thanks

[@ThePrintLife]

Inkings Ink either way works just fine, you can and should expose it for sure.

[@MrDickynixon]

heat press for 2-3 seconds is faster and smoother

[@georgeesparza4630]

Where do you buy the thin thread screens for white prints from

[@andrewdavis6851]

Use 110 Mesh for white prints. He should have just told you that and not focused on how thin the threads are in the screen. It just means there are less holes in the mesh and the holes are larger. Use 235 - 305 mesh count for higher details or halftone images. Blah blah blah

[@tigersasha559]

You rule! Your videos have helped out so much

[@christina413]

Great Video!

[@jahelme]

In your spot gun do have plain water or cured ink remover?

[@ThePrintLife]

in this case water is safer

[@thazualatochhawng2815]

Is it possible to cure plastisol ink using heat gun followed by teflon sheet and ironing machine?

[@МишаняЪжсло]

Useful! Thank you!

[@perfectappareltv]

I see you don’t use platen tape to cover your platens. I’m just getting started with printing and an issue I’m running into is the shirts moving on multiple color prints. Do you recommend not using platen tape and if so do you use a light tack on you platen? How do I avoid this?

[@ThePrintLife]

We for sure use platter tape. But we also use water based adhesive so we use the same pallet tape for 2 or three days in a row

[@DGonzo1971]

what kind of emulsion are you using? i've used speedball and its taking me a while to wash my print off

[@inkingsink]

TIGHT WORK - GREAT TIPS

[@mediazen4931]

well nice. useful video Thanks

[@scotlandskysurf8948]

To add to tip #5…If you are trying to spot remove a piece of emulsion in a tight spot you can put a barricade (example-tape a couple of rulers or something around the spot around the spot) in case you are slightly inaccurate on your first couple of shot attempts. I’m only reaping the benefits of tip #1 the last half year but it’s a game changer. Get those thin thread 157/48’s and thank Cam later!

[@Forgedthroughfireapparel]

Good stuff brother!

[@ChrisHansonDev]

Awesome video. Subbed