Had a lot of people and clients want to know the process and how we are able to take a design to have it printed on a shirt. Here's a video of just that! www.fourambitio... / fourambitionllc / fourambition
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@DaSagets6 жыл бұрын
My boss is starting to teach me how to screen print next week(I do embroidery, digital printing and some office stuff right now) so this video was super nice. I know bits and pieces of the process so it was nice seeing it all put together! Thanks!:)
@Mrk22686 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the instructional videos. I just bought all of my parents neighbors screen printing equipment including all of his sublimation equipment. He ran his business out of his home for 35 years. Anyways I worked with him for a few weeks plus he is going to help me for the next year at my shop. Channels like yours are a huge help to me as I learn the basics. I hope that this coming summer to open up my own shop. Thanks again, excuse me as I go watch the rest of your videos
@jamesandrol62805 жыл бұрын
We had a little experience with this over the years. Thank you for showing others some of the things involved.
@clarkbreen46348 жыл бұрын
I have been in prepress for 40 years and this is the first time I have seen the screen process, pretty interesting
@fourambition11 жыл бұрын
We had the films already printed and i just brushed over how to send us files. This was more for our clients who didn't know anything about the screen printing process. Once colors are in spot, they separate out pretty easily in Indesign printer settings. And to answer your other question, Vastex 2000hd 6/6 and we have a 4/4
@Ryonet10 жыл бұрын
Great work guys! Awesome video!
@ThePrintLife7 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. We use the Vastex v1000 for live screen printing. It holds great registration.
@FredCompton6 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for taking the time to help us understand the process. The spot color was something new to me. I'll definitely do that going forward when I send creative to our vendor. Some feedback for you, the level on your background music track is a bit high so at times it's difficult to hear the instruction. All in all, a great video, thank you.
@angelicperez65485 жыл бұрын
My dad started a screen print business 25 years ago man i respect him for that
@MartinTapperMedia8 жыл бұрын
starting my new job in 2 or 3 days thank you for the VIDEO!
@dwking-pt8hg5 жыл бұрын
Do you need a degree for this job?
@chrisblanco89233 жыл бұрын
This is the process id love to learn. you ended up on my deep dive of research and youtube university. thanks for that.
@shawnracioppa8 жыл бұрын
Great Job, using the video for educational purposes. I wish the music was lower. Some parts are hard to hear!
@kingstonblackboy5 жыл бұрын
Shawn Racioppa wtf
@thisismethewife53176 жыл бұрын
love the step by step process, really helps. We getting ready to do our first tee in mid April 2018 So excited. Thank you
@michellebeattie25888 жыл бұрын
What an awe inspiring process!
@SolventAbuseVideo5 жыл бұрын
You can use that t-square to center and have a common spot for multi color prints so you don't need an extra ruler. Long live production!!
@ildeguzman50687 жыл бұрын
fourambition, woaooo I love it... You make look easy... I'm starting at my home, I have small machine, no bad for start... Thank you for your patiencie and show your tips
@d3sigN8t3dDruNk7 жыл бұрын
Registration points.....makes life as a screen printer/color separation artist much much much easier.
@alexismarcano2411 жыл бұрын
Hey greetings from Venezuela, have a good shop with good machines screen printers I'm also just do the same process that only more traditional home emulsion, but anyway I like your advice on many silkscreen hope you continue placing more videos .. thanks
@kevinclark35573 жыл бұрын
when we print film positives we put alignment guides on our film. It make registering the film onto the platen easier and for the burning also
@fourambition11 жыл бұрын
@rochelle Renee, This was just as short video to show people who don't screen print what the process is like. We have a dark room we store screens squeegee side up. There's so many variables with what kind of exposure unit, mesh count, type of emulsion etc. Best way to know your exposure time is use a test strip. Flash drying is just so wet ink doesn't stick to back of screen, about 5 secs. Hope that answers some of your questions.
@shanejohnson989410 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. Have just ordered a nice starter kit, and this video really helps. Thank you!
@GeekdOut10 жыл бұрын
Which kit did you get?
@shanejohnson989410 жыл бұрын
iR3CT Intro2Pro 4 Colour 2 Station Tabletop Waterbased Kit from a company in the UK..cant wait to get it!..:)
@hobys34186 жыл бұрын
I Lov simple instructions not to much talking. Great Job definitely will b paying attn to Ur Video's
@LvemeorHteme8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, I've made the decision to do lots of research on screen printing!
@peteybegal100210 жыл бұрын
GREAT BREAKDOWN. Screen Printing is not a simple process. You make it look easy but in the end its a lot of work that people/customers just don't realize go into making a custom shirt.
@GeekdOut10 жыл бұрын
Do most screen print shops retain the screen of their design or is it washed and discarded for the next design? Once the screens are created, that is the hard part right? From my inexperience it looks so...
@fourambition10 жыл бұрын
iR3CT We usually reclaim and reuse the screens for future orders. We only keep the screen if we know we'll print again very soon
@supernube50514 жыл бұрын
Fourambition That's a nice little video...just got my first press... that's all I've got lol but it's my first step taken... nice video... might fire some questions your way sometime... thanks
@benber1357 жыл бұрын
its good man planning to start my screen printing business in Kenya Africa.
@randomdiy67177 жыл бұрын
watching from kenya too
@leecelaine58566 жыл бұрын
we can be your supplier. www.mfgjb.com
@Antmanpictures6 жыл бұрын
What kind of emulsion are you guys using. it seems that you are doing things in a very bright room.
@sionesiale83176 жыл бұрын
Great Video! talking and demonstrating at the same time, make's learning very easy. chur!
@bradschwamberger12176 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a very good video to explain the process!
@vayasalsa7 жыл бұрын
I love how you cut to the chase, great approach. I'd like to know about how to register accurately for 2 or 3 colors. Especially, how you know when to pull down your second and third screen so that they line up properly. Please advise if you can. Thanks.
@emmafacey9056 Жыл бұрын
Thank you this was really interesting and informative!
@LarryOverstreet10 жыл бұрын
people think you press a button and a shirt falls out of the sky.
@noriamabaso19747 жыл бұрын
Larry Overstreet lmao
@JBmusicart6 жыл бұрын
Larry Overstreet exactly
@JBmusicart6 жыл бұрын
Larry Overstreet I tell the people that rush me the same thing.
@JBmusicart6 жыл бұрын
Larry Overstreet you literally have to educate your customers.
@visheyy136 жыл бұрын
It's Not Like what u say😂 everybody knows there's a process, but doesn't know what kind the process is
@mustbeenice110 жыл бұрын
wow,,,great job..nice way to show people that want to get into this bizz....like me...lol
@iluvhoney7102 жыл бұрын
I remember doing this in high school and it was my favorite class. Ended up going back multiple times to help too. Counselor made fun of this class because it would "drop the GPA", but I loved it.
@tamlansaoudi5 жыл бұрын
Great video, and your super fluid. Hope to get that way someday.
@vmb_journey66357 жыл бұрын
Really dope. What would a home version look like? DIY but still great quality. What is the scaled down version to fit in a garage or something
@wizardtech110 жыл бұрын
You make it sound more complex then it actually is.
@fourambition11 жыл бұрын
We've never had a screen expose by leaving out prior the exposing. Granted, they are never out longer than a minute because im pretty quick about getting them lined up and in the exposure unit. May depend on type of emulsion you use but ours has to have that UV black light to properly expose
@danielwenske11076 жыл бұрын
I was wondering about the exposure of the screens.
@OurLifeOutside11 жыл бұрын
It has to go through a RIP system when printing and there's more print settings in Indesign. Its just supposed to be done that way and thats the way I teach it in my intro-to-printing class
@FLYLT6 жыл бұрын
Great demonstration
@justme-ve3oj6 жыл бұрын
Great work and great equipement,will that make printing costly?
@jgauty94434 жыл бұрын
Pulling the squeegee backwards! Ink builds up at the top of the screen if you do that! Haha thanks for the video, well done!
@judithcabrera63426 жыл бұрын
I have a couple of questions: 1. Does the material of the shirts have to be polyester o can it be silks or cotton? 2. what is the ink made out off? 3. Do you have to wash the shirt when you finish the process of screen printing? 4. How long does the screen printed design stays in the shirt? 5. what is more economic to do screen printing or digital printing?
@Nirond6 жыл бұрын
1 A: it can be any thing, even a jeans ! 2 A: most of the time water base 3 A: no you don't need wash the t shirt 4 A: depends on the paint quality , can be everlasting 5 A: Print Screen is more economic , the digital it is way far expensive !
@standepain Жыл бұрын
God I still have nightmare of flash units and I haven't printed in 10 years. Printer were responsible for pulling their orders, shooting screens, screening, folding and boxing up their order so at least once a year especially when we were busy someone would accidentally forget to pull the flash. Thankfully I don't ever remember any pallets getting destroyed but we did have a few with some nice scotch marks. lol We had that exact press but our other 3 were Atlas presses.
@amberhart71889 жыл бұрын
thank you for making this video.... what is the software that you are using?
@OnTheMapTravel5 жыл бұрын
Can someone tell me the quality difference between this method and using a printer with full range color printing and a heat press? Is this for bulk order processing? I feel like these 8-12 screen printing presses are too limited on color. I'm thinking about getting a home unit to make some swag for my channel and am confused as to what I should be considering.
@brokenrocketart8 жыл бұрын
Great video! Very helpful!
@maddenfootballtalk65444 жыл бұрын
Y'all make that look hella easy
@nivekzurc8 жыл бұрын
Signed up for a college art requirement called screen printing. I'm so excited now.
@superspecialscreenprinting87158 жыл бұрын
+kev zurc awesome! screen printing is the best fun!
@sweetdeafangel238 жыл бұрын
Please where I can find that??
@fourambition11 жыл бұрын
yes we print on 100% polyestor all the time. Those wicken dryfit shirts are becoming very popular
@--pankaj835 жыл бұрын
M tech smart print ideas is best learning channel for screen printing
@superflystudios1911 жыл бұрын
Hi, Thank for the tips... Didn't see the emulsion step, how to know the exposure time, the light source step or how to store screens to dry emulsion. Do you have to use a darkroom to apply the emulsion... ? What type of light bulb...? How do you know how long to flash dry ...? How do you know how long to expose...? Love, Rochelle
@nmartin55513 жыл бұрын
Nice video! Thanks for sharing.
@benliftss7 жыл бұрын
What's a good 3-4 color screen print machine for someone getting started? I want to make great quality shirts that last.
@inkrdb877 жыл бұрын
I honestly think Vastex is the best press on the market, Ryonet just markets better, but their Riley Hopkins press is almost just as good
@Vondereich6 жыл бұрын
Use Asian silkscreen style. Using long table. I do sell those item.. Fb.me/kurama87
@JBmusicart6 жыл бұрын
702 BNZ Atlas four color/single pallet table top.
@lillianroux22846 жыл бұрын
702 BNZ a good quality ink for starters I recommend Wilflex ink
@leecelaine58566 жыл бұрын
www.mfgjb.com contact this company
@xExclusiveShawnx6 жыл бұрын
Bro this video help me get a silk screening job!
@victor.i71616 жыл бұрын
thanks for the step by step guide.
@x-itcorporate616410 жыл бұрын
Great presentation!
@robertmcgraw34906 жыл бұрын
Hell Yeah. Legit and to the point. Great Video.
@youreinvitedTV9 жыл бұрын
I noticed after you did the emulsion you washed the screen off in the light, a lot of other sites/videos say that you should do this while still in a dark room... is that not the case? I am new at this and want to make sure I don't ruin a screen or make any mistakes. Thanks!
@inkrdb877 жыл бұрын
It depends on the nature of the job, spot colour artwork without fine detail isn't affected as much as halftone artwork
@designbytiger4 жыл бұрын
What is the SCREEN EXPOSURE UNIT brand?
@ngakoma6 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial , thank you
@MarquaytheGoat6 жыл бұрын
What application is used
@aboutmillions9 жыл бұрын
Dope video! got a question, i just recently bought a epson 1440 printer for transparencies. Could you make a video on how to print them, i've tried to print on transparencies so far and it just keeps saying the paper needs to be reloaded when i already have it in there smh.
@MIGHTYPEANUTDESIGN5 жыл бұрын
completely forgot about spot colour... so are these in vector?
@SablonBarclothSukses6 жыл бұрын
thanks for share
@antonhaq35039 жыл бұрын
Ok, interesting film but I'm a complete novice and am unaware of how a lot of the processes work. I've always wanted to have a go as a hobby, giving me a creative outlet but I can't find any information that's basic enough for me. Would you please suggest how I proceed.
@fourambition9 жыл бұрын
Anton Haq There's a book called printing tshirts for fun and profit. Basically a text book for screen printing and can give you all the insight and know how you would need
@antonhaq35039 жыл бұрын
fourambition Thank you, sounds ideal, I'm off to Amazon for a copy.
@antonhaq35039 жыл бұрын
fourambition Very fast update, just managed to get a copy for £12 with postage, a good condition second hand copy. I'm delighted, a new one was £45! Thanks again.
@fourambition9 жыл бұрын
Anton Haq thats awesome!
@antonhaq35039 жыл бұрын
fourambition I'm really pleased, I've got loads of ideas for designs, who knows, what starts as a hobby may just make me a rich man.
@fourambition11 жыл бұрын
we use a workhorse lumitron exposure unit and expose for 3:55 and uses a backlight
@apaige2210 жыл бұрын
if you received a jpeg file that was not spot colored or if the measurements werent standard would there be anyway to resize the image before printing it or could the printer match the colors (as close as possible) in order to print (2 or 3 color image) ??
@marqueeadams72276 жыл бұрын
Could u send a link where u can buy all the objects needed
@sam1118805 жыл бұрын
curious is the water proof film a special type of printer paper or can you uses regular multipurpose paper. And is there a solution for laser printers if you don't have an inkjet? Also for the vaccum developing press what is it can you uses a regular uv lamp or florescence lamp? As i have the photoresist chemicals and screen printing ink but i am just trying to figure out how to print and develop the design on my mesh. I can develop the graphics design in software fine the issue is printing out the design and developing it. At the point of washing it down is the part i can do and beyond.
@sam1118805 жыл бұрын
Great video but i think you missed explaining how to apply the photoresist chemicals and how the vaccum developing machine works. It seems the screens you used where already prepared with photoresist and you just used the machine and washed them. I do have to say i like your tricks on lineing everything up and the washing part seems to be a regular nozzle no special pressure washer need.
@Phedx15 жыл бұрын
After coating with elmosion how long should it dry for. No one seens to say the time. Thanks
@gx0dbxy8176 жыл бұрын
Can you only screen print on clothing that has a flat surface? I have some t shirts with a bumpy texture but I don’t know if it will work
@mossdog0504 жыл бұрын
awesome stuff cheers for this
@chevvyloverr6 жыл бұрын
Thank You for your time.
@rishabhkumar78607 жыл бұрын
awesome video sir
@mukeshsharma13735 жыл бұрын
that is fab i am going to start screen print transfers is this a good idea or bad
@englemint8 жыл бұрын
Our shop has vastex presses as well. Good presses. Why 4ambition doesn't use an auto flash is beyond me. They are always turning their flash by hand. Just curious. Other than that they do good work.
@erinlivingston5756 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Thank you!
@smashsiblings61955 жыл бұрын
Thanks sir..great lesson
@eallahyani11 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much that's great. Hope to see more like so.
@rockhouserecovery3 жыл бұрын
THIS IS AWESOME!!! Where are you located?
@jester70096 жыл бұрын
very cool video how and why do you choose the type of mesh screen? i heard you say "its black ink so ill use a 200 mesh screen".
@nur_marius7 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks. Are you using special in könne that Epson 1400?
@hillusherrod21638 жыл бұрын
hello. I'm just trying to get started. how would I put my artwork of my paintings on a shirt? and how hard is it to get started?
@mathualuisy16044 жыл бұрын
Good question
@rockinprintz5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man this was great information
@fallendemonangel110 жыл бұрын
This video is the most helpful I've found after days of searching, few questions bro, I really don't know much of this so Im probably going to sound stupid. The screen you use, it looks like just a frame and glass, also has a green material over it or idk if thats just the color of the glass/screen. My question is where do I obtain one of those, do they sell the frame complete or I have to build it up and find the green screen. Cause I know that the green thing some sort of film right?. but how exactly is it called, also about the printer you used to print the images, can I have the name of it or how should I ask for one of those at a store?. Plz help me out. Amazing video btw.
@_shaunbrown_7 жыл бұрын
Curious why you choose to output from InDesign instead of AI?? ... Also, the emulsion you're using tolerates that much UV in the room while setting up your films & exposing???
@FlexMckenzie7 жыл бұрын
What emulsion are you using? I was told that you have be be in an dark room?
@zachusher29896 жыл бұрын
How much does it usually cost to start up on a small scale
@marlenosman70983 жыл бұрын
When do you put the emulsion on the frame, is it not light sensitive? What does the frame do in the Lumitron?
@smuggler1417 жыл бұрын
This is pretty awesome
@shaquillechisolm94836 жыл бұрын
whats the best ink to use for screen printing t shirts? @fourambition
@beauperry63719 жыл бұрын
Do you only have black ink in your Epson printer. Or do you have the yellow blue etc ink in there as well?
@banx110 жыл бұрын
Great video, If I wanted to design logos and graphics for t shirts what program would you recommend for a MAC? Also do you guys have website?
@favorpix7 жыл бұрын
Awesome bro, great job!
@josihellopez37956 жыл бұрын
Awesome info my friend!
@saragomes-jm7rf11 ай бұрын
Good morning, which company supplies this type of carousel or press with 10 cradles?
@michaelfragoso44498 жыл бұрын
How many presses do you have? If you don't mind me asking, what does your company net on average every month? I understand if you don't want to answer that question. I'm just trying to get an idea. For now I run my shop out of my garage with one press (6/4 Vastex V1000).
@jomo738811 жыл бұрын
This was fantastic!!! Thank you for making this video!!! :D