Screen Printing with a vinyl stencil

[@BlackUniverseBeats]

the best video showing the stencil way of screenprinting by far.....you simply showed every thing i been wondering about with this process!!!!Thanks!!!

[@Elevationprint]

Glad it was helpful!

[@henryraymond8676]

Yes, we used to do this too at the place where I worked. I silk screened road signs, big ones, usually one color, on a machine. We used it on short runs usually less than say five panels. After that the acetone would eat the vinyl. But we even used these to print three colors, red, yellow, green, one pass, for stop light type road signs. It is a little tricky though and you really only get one chance to get it right. Good job.

[@Elevationprint]

Thanks!

[@ApriliaClothing]

Great success always uncle. Very inspired. HEALTHY greetings.

[@sramdeojohn4428]

Thanks for your patience and time

[@enionlinetv]

Great one..What catched my eyes is the lines on your platen...I understand it's for alignment but can you explain them so I can do similar on my platen?

[@theboogerbeater]

Immortal technique in the background, underground hip hop for life.

[@CatspitProductions]

Very cool. Nice video. I love how you used the application tape to tape off the screen. That's an old Ranar press. And a Ranar flash cure unit. They last forever. That's why I sell them ;) I sell plotters too so I really need to do a video about this. Come get some Catspit~!

[@Elevationprint]

thanks man. Yeah I love the ranar setup. Great to learn on. I just wish I went with more stations.

[@CatspitProductions]

No doubt. Yeah it's hard to see how old the unit is. If it were not too old it could be upgraded. But if it's wicked old, then you're stuck as is. Just depends on the unit.

[@Elevationprint]

+CatspitProductions yeah. I've called and priced the 4 station upgrade so it's doable. If funds present themself, I am likely gonna get a new press.

[@CatspitProductions]

Well let me know if I can help out with the new press then. I offer free shipping in the US and a lifetime guarantee on the Ranar presses. I'm the only dealer who does that ;)

[@Elevationprint]

+CatspitProductions thanks man.

[@DGen_apparel]

LOVE THE PRINT, BU HILLARY, THE GREATEST THING

[@ks3788]

can you use this long term like a burned screen or one time thing ?

[@BabyBunch]

What about small details..they peel quickly when flooding the screen anx sometimes stick to the shirt ...any pointers on how to keep this from happening

[@angieknoll7220]

Glad to see that I am not the only one who struggles with the tape! lol Thanks for the video! Angie

[@Elevationprint]

yeah that was embarrassing a bit. LOL

[@Mr8otter]

exam type of rubber gloves work great, peel them off and toss in the trash. This is how I paint in my home, when I have to. Saves a lot of time and scrubbing.

[@travissmith7471]

Thank you for taking the time to make the video... Very helpful...

[@lilypawlak801]

The fact that you're listening to immortal technique is everything 🙌🏼

[@jonathanprizant6534]

Brother Ali in the beginning lmfaoo

[@jenniferlabarbera3601]

awesome tips, you can reuse your transfer tape just stick it back on the backing you peeled it off of.

[@Elevationprint]

Sorry I m just replying. Technically, yes. I guess you could. However, it would lose alot of the tacky that it need to hold the vinyl and it may be more trouble than its worth.

[@tocooh6838]

1 year later and she won't go away. Thanks for the video.

[@mommarl729]

Where can I get that small cavea belt from that you have right there behind you

[@SandysSignatures]

Thanks for the video James. I'm a small business owner and use my Silhouette Cameo currently to make custom shirts using vinyl for events that I'm planning. I'm looking to make the leap into silk screening my shirts but before I make the costly investment in equipment I want to make sure it's right for me! I LOVE that you used a vinyl stencil as this is exactly how I'd like to practice, see if this is a viable and profitable endeavor for my shop, without playing around with photo emulsion. What brand of vinyl did you use? I'd like to keep the screens with the vinyl stencil attached, can I do a quick rinse of ink and have the stencil be usable again? (In case I get more orders for shirts with the same design). I would be using a Speedball ink that requires a heat press to set (as I don't have a conveyor dryer or a flash to dry for using plasticol or water based). Thanks so much!! Sandy

[@catherinewang1805]

we have equipment

[@vinylxpressionz3479]

so is it better to add the vinyl to the bottom or the top of the screen or does it not matter?

[@isaiahboothe4299]

This is CLUTCH!!

[@Elevationprint]

Thanks

[@DsekarPrinting]

the video is really good i like watching thanks

[@Elevationprint]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jazzeesteph]

Thanks for the vid. I’m just moving from vinyl to SP and the screen burning is a bit of a learning curve. This i can do until I’m more comfortable/experienced. 👍🏾

[@Dunn6120]

How many shirts can you print with one vinyl stencil before you have to switch it out for new vinyl?

[@Elevationprint]

Sorry for the delay... In theory you could print 12-24 as long as the vinyl stays on the mesh. Personally, if I needed that many, I would do it the "proper" way and make a screen using emulsion.

[@Dunn6120]

Perfect. Thank you!

[@danbarb9728]

I am into HTV and sublimation as a hobby and now i want to try screen printing and this method seems to be reasonable for me since i im not a pro and i dont have a bussiness. That UV coating was a factor that always kept me away of that. How long are those screens lasting? Can tehy be cleaned easily and can you put the dirty paint water in the canal or is it dangerous? The only problem with this method is that you can not do pictures or complex shapes because the plotter can not cut fine details but for fonts ond logos this is enough i would say. I dont like the look and feel of HTV i have to say. I saw on youtube that somebody printed with puff ink which creates that marshmallow effect, looks really nice. I have to try that and i can use my heat press to fix the print i guess. greetings from Germany

[@VRMN8R]

Does your machine "lock" into place when you spin/turn it so you are in the same spot when you have to do another swipe? Bye Hillary!!!

[@burn111ful]

Hi! Can i use plastisol with vinyl stencil? Thanks!

[@thatguyfromca]

how many shirts can be done before the vinyl comes apart?

[@jaekilla919]

Have u done a two color design with this technique

[@dutchinklettering405]

Love the saying on the shirt.

[@archerdeangelo1187]

Always like viewing the real news... Nice.. LOL....

[@sadiedefined5884]

What brand of vinyl are you using?

[@NH-bm9vy]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@dannylopez6295]

Bro I tried it and got a whole lot of glue residue from the tape how do I get rid of it

[@ixigffx]

Screen printing "Bye Hillary" shirt while listening to immortal technic lol 👌

[@bryanbreidenstein7483]

My thoughts exactly. Lol

[@airbrushken5339]

No it's "lock the Trump family up" shirt after the court hearings today.

[@gabriellimon757]

Props for Eyedea playing in the background!

[@Elevationprint]

Thanks

[@danbailey96]

Was you new to screen printing in this video ? You seemed to struggle with it

[@archbud2334]

What spray tack do you use? Warmest wishes

[@vectorconversionindia4013]

Nice looking

[@tonik1444]

Love this

[@Elevationprint]

Glad you love it.

[@wenonahimdorf417]

Your tutorial was very informative! I have not tried screen printing yet but when I have my fabric paint bleeds through.... you didn’t have that happen... What am I doing wrong? Thank you!

[@omarlopez5351]

Great job man!!!!! Hands down thanks

[@67gabrieleb]

My vinyl wouldn’t stick to the screen. What vinyl do you use? Thanks For any help. Any one can suggest if they have vinyl that works great.

[@Elevationprint]

I use oracal 651 sign vinyl or an equivalent sign vinyl.

[@brianrogers1907]

LOVE THE BYE HILLARY SHIRT !!

[@Elevationprint]

Thanks! and Thanks for watching and please sub if you have not.

[@WBS2K9]

What sort of mesh count do I need for a 1 colour, plain design?

[@FIGHT101TV]

Yeah thats what i need to know too..i think 110. Im gonna try it

[@WBS2K9]

@@FIGHT101TV Hey man, I found out. 43T is what I was told for 1 one colour designs onto cotton.

[@FIGHT101TV]

@@WBS2K9 43 ..ok i gotta test em out.thanks

[@Elevationprint]

@D L & @FRESH 100 TV Not sure where you are all located, but the 43T measurement is usually used in UK/Europe. In the US we use mesh counts. Personally I dont know how they convert. The mesh count is really determined on the artwork and the ink. A 110 or 156 would be used for white or very light inks where you need alot of opacity. A black or dark ink would use a 156 to 230 because the ink is much thinner.

[@MrEvolutiongraphix]

nice!!! it is what i do when i have a small order of shirts... and a solid graphics,,, thanks bro

[@llshadowghostll]

Great video man. How shirt you able to do until you run I to issue?

[@tonypspokertable2728]

Can you use plastisol ink for this method or only water base ink. I used plastisol and can't reclaim my screen

[@TheRattDawg]

If you're printing just one shirt, why not just heat press that vinyl on the shirt?

[@maryeilers5695]

TheRattDawg it’s not iron on vinyl, and I don’t know about him but I’m having a hell of a time with vinyl. Plus it’s a lot more cost effective in the long run with silk screening.

[@Elevationprint]

Mary is right... its not HTV. Personally, I HATE HTV and only use it for names and numbers. This is not how I would normally print... it was just a little hack to print with plastisol using a cut vinyl stencil.

[@3larsons]

Helpful and hilarious - Bye Hillary!

[@annagodfrey4689]

Awesome video James! I currently have a cricut and am learning screen printing with the vinyl on the screen press. I'm pretty clueless on screen printing. Your tutorial is very helpful. My question is: I do not have a heat gun. Can I heat press the shirt as soon as make it (covering the shirt with a Teflon sheet) to set the ink, or do I have to wait for it to completely air dry and then heat press it? I own an Etsy shop owner and monogram shirts with heat transfer vinyl. But heat transfer vinyl is expensive and very time consuming when making 10 of the same shirts. I appreciate your input. 😊

[@Elevationprint]

yes, you can use a heat press to cure the ink and yes, you can go straight from the press to the heat press. You want it at about 325 degrees and press for 15-25 seconds.

[@airbrushken5339]

Thanks for the video... I was wondering about this very issue of using vinyl instead of going through the whole making a screen for a short run. Any issues with small details? Like flooding... I've retired as a graphic designer (spent my early years doing photo retouching), but I have designed face painting stencils and temp tattoo stencils with Corel draw and often the face painters or airbrush artist want a shirt for the program they are working for the day...football, movie openings.I'm using my own pigments, and emulsions which all all waterborne... Now to try it out.

[@airbrushken5339]

I tried your idea and it worked fine. I told a customer that the detailed artwork he had would take so long to cut and weed, he would have to pay for a full screen project... he actually paid for the screen (he took it home after I finished) just to print 5 shirts. Again it's pretty much a balancing act when you do the numbers. Thanks..

[@airbrushken5339]

I have to agree... many years ago I tried airbrushing block out fluid directly onto the screen..then print the first colour and then...airbrush more block out fluid reducing the background towards the forground,...and finally continue to a finish print...this was in the 1980's and a few artist in Sydney were playing with similar techniques... many nice pieces , but sadly this process can produce a ton of waste.. the system is far from perfect, but allowed half tone style fads because of the airbrush. Now since I retired people come up with these unique concepts, but costs for 2-4 shirt can't be justified. Yet after saying that, this idea you have demonstrated could work for other projects. Right now Market Stall holders want the same image on all their shirts, but with different emails, phones and websites for the different regions the franchise holder works from. I did a direct emulsion of the great art work, leaving open fields for the info' they want to add. Seems to work ok for now. Thank you again as this could be a real answer to compete against the new screen print digital systems they now sell here in Australia. Great Job Mate.

[@airbrushken5339]

Also James have you used solvent based inks??? I was asked to do some reverse in on glass with their logo, phone ETC. I was using Japan Black mixed with Rubbing varnish. This was tight outlines and detailed fonts. I wanted to float gold leaf to fill the letters and then fill the glass with some blackout ink colours again with rubbing varnish. If you have tried it, did the solvent based inks interfere with the adhesive of the vinyl? I'm looking to buy the cheapest indoor vinyl for these type projects as the UV rating mean nothing on this type of project. Any thoughts or factual first hand experience stories would be most welcomed... Regards, Ken

[@saturnino0105]

What kind of paint can we use for silk screen printing? Is that latex paint? Thank you.

[@Iter1978]

Look into Speedball screen painting fabric paint.

[@thembaa10xaba36]

I learnt something new today . Thanks

[@Elevationprint]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching

[@marilynjack6031]

Love what's on the shirt

[@Elevationprint]

Thanks!

[@BigZoFarnham]

🔥🔥🔥

[@cozierflame]

leaving the past... love that song. respect man! im trying to learn everything to do with printing. any tips for someone that hasnt started with hands.

[@Elevationprint]

Hey ... sorry for the delay in responding. You should check out my FB group... facebook.com/groups/ScreenPrintingQandA/ It is aimed to help beginners.

[@nunusaboy3729]

What kinda vinyl do u use? Is that vinyl sticker?

[@Elevationprint]

This is regular adhesive sign vinyl.

[@missprintcustomdesigns6413]

what transfer tape do you use because all of the ones I use doesn't allow me to peel of the vinyl without it sticking to it.

[@dgirllamius____x]

Have you tried using a transfer tape with low tack? I've only just started doing this myself and find the transfer tape needs to be low tack

[@frogtree00]

hahaha love the stencil 😂😂

[@winstonsmith7843]

racist fascist

[@AmericaIsDreaming]

@@winstonsmith7843 You do realize that just because someone is opposed to Hillary, it doesn't necessarily mean they're in favor of Trump right? I'm not saying this is the case for the OP you were replying to but it's pretty goofy to make assumptions based on nothing other than a surface level comment.

[@thisismethewife5317]

I really like that you use the backing as tape on the screen no wasting. Good video, maybe not the music though..lol

[@menaretheprize2673]

thisisme the wife why not the “music though” would it be better listening to Taylor Swift?

[@biglem5793]

Music 🎷 was fine with me good video

[@Tshaynyb1]

Can you put the design on the screen then heat press it, if you don't have the clear paper transfer

[@Elevationprint]

There are people that have used the HTV and heat pressed it. The issue is that you essentially ruin that screen as it is now fused to the mesh.

[@DelbertStinkfester]

WOW a one shirt order?....What do you have to charge to make it worth doing just one shirt?

[@MoeOnTheTube]

Immortal Technique. Wow!

[@latashawiller8559]

Do you still take orders for small orders?

[@Elevationprint]

Hey there. I sure can. Please email me at [e-mail]

[@cindywynn1465]

What type of vinyl do you use? 631 or 651?

[@cindywynn1465]

So the 651 will come off without a problem?

[@jackandrileysmom1118]

bwwwahhhhaaaa!!! BYE HILLARY! LMFAO! That's great!

[@코식이-r2h]

저고 파란색프린팅티셔츠반팔티에 청바지입고 싶어요 ㅋ 😊 흰색프린팅티셔츠반팔티에 청바지입고 싶어요😊

[@LMGlibra1978]

have you ever tried putting the vinyl on the top side so that the adhesive side is toward the shirt and does not contact the ink? Is your method better for any reasons? Just curious.

[@darcygoedecke3963]

I have the exact same question. I've seen other videos where they do it that way... I'd think it would last longer! Maybe the design isn't as crisp?

[@jscottbradshaw]

I would think that the squeegee would pull the vinyl up. Especially on the smaller detail.

[@lindaharding5783]

I have been using this method for many years and have tried it both ways. The screen lasts longer if the vinyl is on the bottom, in contact with the shirt. Any small pieces of the vinyl will pull up as the squeegee is drawn over them if the vinyl is on the top. I have made as many as 100 shirts with one screen using this method.

[@skydzigns]

Hello. What do you use to clean the screen after removing the 651 vinyl?

[@Elevationprint]

You need to get the ink off right after you finish printing. Otherwise the ink "sets" with the adhesive and becomes hard to work with. With that said... you just peel off the vinyl and then clean with regular ink remover. If you need it, you can use some goo gone or icky sticky unstuck.

[@senoragonzalez9565]

What do u do with all that left over red paint?

[@Elevationprint]

Scoop it up and put it back in the container. Also, screen printing is with ink.

[@riganyanga2526]

Nice work keep it up

[@Elevationprint]

Thanks!

[@Ravisingh-qg9bv]

i want link of music in Background please

[@johnrayez9148]

Does the design come out sharp on the edges using vinyl?

[@Elevationprint]

It actually does. The thickness of the vinyl is actually thicker than a standard coat of emulsion. If you use water base or dont use enough pressure then it may bleed out.

[@fayezfayez9910]

Bro What is the name of the machine that you work with

[@Elevationprint]

Hey. I m printing on a Ranar 6 color 1 station

[@printmonkeys]

what do you do if the screen gets blocked? can i use the normal screen opener? thanks

[@Elevationprint]

Yes you can. You need to be careful, but you can. Although, I dont know why it would get blocked. That is usually a result of getting your platen to hot when flashing and it makes the ink cure in the screen. In that case, slow down and let the platen cool. I use a piece of cardboard to fan off the heat.

[@jimkozikis892]

Thank you. Love the content.

[@blkmusicprodz7618]

What the pattern size please?

[@robdoar-law]

How does the vinyl hold up over time compared to emulsion?

[@Elevationprint]

The quick answer... It doesn't. LOL If you are going to be printing more than 10 tees or you think you will need the screen again, use emulsion. NOW, with that said, I did mention in the video that if you get the ink off of the adhesive area on the vinyl, then I have reused the screen days later. Even used ink cleaner on it and saved it.

[@TheReflexlive]

Making sure no ink in the shirt?? What all the hard work for???😁nice videos my friend!

[@Elevationprint]

Not sure I understand your question.

[@christinavillanueva612]

what is the other machine where you put the t-shirt after printing?

[@revenge680]

Flash cure unit. It's basically a conveyer belt with a heater which cures/drys the screen printing ink.

[@diavoliquetapia7162]

How many prints will you get before it peels off?

[@Elevationprint]

10-15 easy. Any more than that and I would make a traditional screen anyway.

[@blazejbekier]

We're just starting with t-shirts business (1918.pl) Great video! I thought I would have to use UV lacquers for masks and here you have it - another solution :)

[@stay_free]

How has your journey gone so far? I am thinking about starting a full fledged business later next year.

[@roryjones8427]

Hello. What type of vinyl is that?

[@Raven4122]

nice video man question as far as curing the ink can you use a flash dryer or does cost of electric go through roof?

[@themorningbuzzwithjimmy]

I use a flash dryer, It’s like letting your oven run. I didn’t really notice on my electric bill

[@bertthebird2341]

Great patriotic job!

[@kelliaddison2450]

I always get a fuzzy outline around my screen prints with vinyl. What could I be doing wrong? Also, my platen is usually covered with ink. How is your coming out so clean? lol

[@miniatmbooth2399]

Can I use the fabric just after printed

[@beefcaked]

let it dry and heat set it maybe with a heat gun or iron then you should be fine

[@edayah3001]

can use this method for tiny letters? thanknin advance

[@davidgorham6248]

Nope not good for small or fine type.

[@GodKing666]

Hm... You're not afraid of no Goat, huh? Brother?

[@thebeginnersstitch_]

This video is awesome!!

[@brianholt8208]

listening to EA 👍

[@diriangen5811]

Good video bro, I like your job Could you tell me What kind of paint do you use and where do you buy it? Thanks Diriangen58

[@Elevationprint]

Thanks! In screen printing we use ink. The ink I am using is plastisol. There is also water based ink.

[@CaptColladoOutdoors]

Immortal techniques nice

[@anakary22]

gracias!!! thanks a lot.

[@PamJonesProduction]

What was that you but the shirt through after you did the screen print?

[@RegularSean]

Best shirt.

[@Elevationprint]

Thanks!! Thanks for watching and please sub if you have not.

[@joannmarie913]

love the bye Killary lol oops hillary

[@stevencoffman1746]

how man shirts could i run 1 color just 4 words if i cant burn a screen

[@stevencoffman1746]

do i need sign vinyl or will htv work also the name of the transfer tape you are using? thanks for the help

[@mini_worx]

Great background music

[@mrbrent62]

Exhausted Love.

[@tempviduse]

What vinyl are you using?

[@Elevationprint]

Sorry for the delayed response. This is using standard graphic vinyl. In this case, it was oracal 651