Screenprinting Multi Colors: How To Line Up Film Positives On Screens

[@ryanbenge7824]

Johnathan you always help in every one of your videos, they are all jam packed with information

[@CatspitProductions]

Nice, glad I can help out. And I'm happy to know you enjoy my video work. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

[@veeisher]

It helped me... I was ready to give up... you saved me! Thank you very much...

[@CatspitProductions]

Awesome, glad I could help out. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

[@GaryShots]

Your videos are fun to watch because you aren't scripted ... natural easy approach always works ... Thanks for sharing your knowledge ... I will be watching a lot as I get more comfortable screen printing ... You're a good instructor ... :c)

[@CatspitProductions]

Thank you very much! I appreciate your support. Let me know if I can help out any time. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

[@chauphammatser3011]

So good. Love how you teach us, especially because I'm a beginner. Thank you Catspit!

[@CatspitProductions]

Thank you! I'm happy to know you enjoy my video work. You're welcome! :) Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@jaimien1122]

I love your videos man! I'm studying screen printing and I tell all my school buddies to check out your channel! It has been so helpful for me. Keep up the hard work!

[@CatspitProductions]

Thank you very much! I appreciate your support. Very happy to hear you share my videos with your classmates. Glad I can help. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@DJFrizzie]

not bad...was quite insightful especially to the tapping down before placing the screen. I wanna try printing a multicoloured design using halftones...any tips on diy process.

[@CatspitProductions]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. The only general tip I could give you is start with a lower LPI design and get the hang of it before trying to do very finely detailed halftones. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

[@DJFrizzie]

CatspitProductions sir i tried, was too hard. I mean so many factors affecting it. I'm printing on 2 A4's to make an A3 design, plus wasn't too fine as well. But was really difficult trying to place it for a graphic design of a face, would tag u on IG so u see the design.

[@CatspitProductions]

You shouldn't really tile film for detailed work like that. It will make it that much more difficult. @CatspitScreenPrintSupply

[@davidgorham6248]

This video has helped me tremendously. I have 2 manuel presses that I have not used yet because I need to get set up to use them properly. I was given a brand new curing oven

[@CatspitProductions]

Awesome. Glad I can help out. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

[@JGDGMF]

I just keep watching your videos over and over thanks for the work and the mountain of information please keep up to it your are awesome bro!

[@CatspitProductions]

Thank you! It's my pleasure to help out where I can. You're very welcome :) Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

[@jeacoronel]

I had no idea how im going to start screen printing a few of minutes ago. Now I feel confident in doing this tomorrow

[@CatspitProductions]

Very cool, glad I could help out. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@anthonygainz2995]

thank you for taking the time to explain everything. you are blessed

[@CatspitProductions]

You're very welcome. Glad I can help out :) Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

[@bushbosh]

you are the hero of screen printing i love your videos

[@CatspitProductions]

bushbosh Awwee, thank you ;) Glad I can help out through my videos. Thanks for watching. Screen PrintingEquipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@nocturnalgraves]

Great video, you explain the process in perfect detail 👍👍

[@CatspitProductions]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

[@thankyouyahusha4957]

Have watched a few of your vids now, you are a legend. Love your work bro.

[@CatspitProductions]

Thank you for the very kind sentiment. I'm happy to know you enjoy my videos. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

[@settimoelemento]

Thank you so much for all of your videos. Keep the awesome work up!

[@CatspitProductions]

You’re very welcome. I’ll do my best ;) Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@defleppal]

love your videos! Also think its cool that you print Hold Fasts shirts. Tony does our tattoos. I hobby print and my set up uses pins. When I do multi colored prints I always print a blank positive with only the tick marks on it. I then tape that to my exposure unit and then tape each film to it. They always end up perfectly registered because the screens are always placed in the same spot with the pins. Just have to make sure its placed square and centered. Thanks for sharing your tips!

[@CatspitProductions]

You're very welcome. Sweet, very cool. That actually sounds like a cool way to do the registration marks. You certainly can’t forget to add them that way like I have in the past. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/ - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@CatspitProductions]

***** :) Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/ - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@dawngibson6444]

Thanks this was helpful to me I have issues with lining up multiple colors

[@CatspitProductions]

You’re very welcome. Glad I could help out ;) Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/ - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@prestonshuttlesworth3138]

I don't have video capability yet, your videos are great thqnks for every one you have done

[@CatspitProductions]

You're very welcome. Thank you very much. I’m glad I could help out. Thanks for your support and thanks for watching and leaving a comment! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/ - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@RugbyPlayerNS]

Excellent video Jonathan, keep up the great work mate! Your videos are always helpful!

[@CatspitProductions]

Thank you very much! I appreciate your support. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/ - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@philipfosselman1931]

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[@AdmiralBob]

You could run some non uv producing led strips in between your UV lamps and use them to turn that exposure box into a light box as well to aid that alignment.

[@CatspitProductions]

Now I have an LED unit with amber LED proofing lights. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

[@brendaschroeder2166]

As always very helpful and informative

[@CatspitProductions]

+Brenda Schroeder Thank you very much! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/ - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@spencem6501]

I have an 80's harco side clamp press, I wonder If I could convert to front clamps somehow. Centering is a PITA. Very limited.

[@CatspitProductions]

I have no idea but I doubt it. Unless they made a conversion you can find somewhere, that would seem unlikely. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

[@tabbyvalentine3202]

Also the screen for screen printing with metal frames

[@CatspitProductions]

Same answer. Perhaps a supplier who makes screens and ships them out. You'll need to ask around. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

[@aceleone215]

..THIS VIDEO ABSOLUTELY HELPED ME.&. IM SUBSCRIBED. THANK YOU..!!

[@CatspitProductions]

Awesome, thanks for your support.

[@naeemanwar792]

very helpful, thanks jonathan.

[@CatspitProductions]

Glad you enjoyed the video. You're welcome :) Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

[@micleross]

I like how you put the courtesy tabs on the scotch tape while taping it down...... I try and tell my guys to do that and you can see them over in the corner scratching away trying to get it off the screen :-)

[@richarddowling7383]

Damn good instructional video for us beginners .....I really do need to learn how to make the positives for each colour....or is there any specific software that helps you make positives for different colours. Kindly advise. Richard

[@CatspitProductions]

Thank you very much! I appreciate your support. Well I have videos about how to manually separate art when you create it. But RIP software is used to automate color separations in most cases. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@djanaumorales7535]

Thank youuuu! Been trying to figure out how to do this from home and I keep getting one thing wrong. Can you do a video on how to print fine and thick lines in one go? Or one on how to print on paper? I have no problem with fabric printing, but I keep running into issues printing on paper!

[@CatspitProductions]

You're welcome. I'll get to some poster printing this year I hope. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@Nicatexas]

great video, great information. T square might be helpful to align your screen as well.

[@magggie22]

Hi thank you for taking time out to do these videos... I am very new to screen printing so this helps a lot...I have a few questions hope you don't mind me asking you... how do you make your stencil large enough for tee shirts.... and what is the correct positions for the stencil...example measurement from the neck to the actual position of stencil or armpit measurements etc...hope you know what I mean how do you measure your positioning..... I have watched you screenprint.... you flood your screen with ink first then you squeegee.... you pull it towards you then push away from you... I have also seen people just pull toward themselves a few times....which is the correct way to squeegee....pull and push...or just pull toward yourself....I find that confusing LOL!!!....sorry for all the questions....hope you understand them and can advise me... very much appreciated thank you in advance :) keep doing the tutorials they are very informative and helpful :) have a great day :) Magz :)

[@CatspitProductions]

Thank you very much! I appreciate your support. The stencil is made to size by printing out the film positives the size you want to print. That is part of the screen making process. Print positioning varies by printer and there is no set rule. There is no correct way to flood and stroke really. That is a matter of preference and performance. I have a video explaining why I do it the way I do. Screen printing is first an equation but secondly a skill and art form. So there are a lot of variances as to what will work for each individual. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@magggie22]

Thank you for your reply and help :)

[@CatspitProductions]

magggie22 You're welcome.

[@jurgenz720]

very informative video...but I have a question, how can you mark your screen when your screen is sensitive to light ? I mean how'd you do it without exposing your emulsion?

[@CatspitProductions]

robert vista You work with a safe light. Emulsion is blind to red or yellow light. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHPQg6qXpZmlbLc Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@supermanpalpak]

hello. i want to ask something. i will buy an epson L1300 for printing a film positive. the printer comes with original ink. which is dye ink. can i used it for printing film positive? hope you can help me with this one :)

[@CatspitProductions]

Yes, you can. No problem. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

[@michaelpaulybanez4367]

can you, or can we print 2 or three colors on 1 screen? glad to see this videos :)

[@JefreyPelagioJacob]

Hi! Is there any other alternatives to film positives? Transparency? That simple transparency available anywhere?

[@CatspitProductions]

There are alternatives like vellum and transparencies but they tend to be much less opaque. Copier transparencies often need to be doubled up in order to work. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@Jrg4life]

Thanks for this vid it has helped me a lot

[@CatspitProductions]

Awesome, you're welcome. Glad I could help out. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

[@GotWord1]

What size transparency paper are you using they look large in the video?

[@CatspitProductions]

These were 11x17. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@jojo32166]

God bless you Catspit. :)

[@CatspitProductions]

Thank you very much! Glad I could help. Best wishes to you.Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/ - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@beautifuljoe19]

good day sir,, i just want to ask what kind of ink are u using in your video..

[@CatspitProductions]

john lorenz de chavez I use all of the plastisol inks I sell now. catspitscreenprintsupply.com/economy-line-inks/ But I do not export supplies, sorry. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@vineetchauhan2512]

how good heat press machines now??.... Especially for someone who is starting up with a minimum budget and labour. Or should i still go for screen printing machines as i want my customer to stay with me even after 5 years.... Waiting for your reply..

[@CatspitProductions]

If you're asking which is better quality I would say screen printing. But it requires a lot more to do. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@PortalMilitarOficial]

Eu sou do Brasil e seu vídeo é muito bom. I`m from Brasil and your video is very good.

[@CatspitProductions]

Thank you very much!! Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@sayjane2282]

How do you get the registration marks to print with the image?

[@CatspitProductions]

That is done when you output the film. They can be added manually or with the RIP software or AI/Corel. I do have a video about doing it manually. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@sheaparkersp]

Is there a way you could do a video on how to make the transparencies for multiple colors? Or direct me to one?

[@CatspitProductions]

I have a video about working in layers in AI as well as using RIP software for color separations. kzbin.info/aero/PLlzqjWiR6o9awPDd4AvdaSDcMM8zFsVtu kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqWZaYKNeNFrrbc I hope that helps out. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@bze06fishinbwai63]

Ok, I want to know how to print one image and separate it on two prints so i can do 2 different colors...what program to use???

[@CatspitProductions]

I use Adobe Illustrator with RIP software. Check out my other videos for info on printing multiple colors. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

[@MasterScreenPrints]

My table top lights drop working. It's not the lights because I switched them and they work. How can I fix? You have a video?

[@CatspitProductions]

I do not sorry. What type of exposure unit was it? Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

[@MasterScreenPrints]

It's from the city of industry in Los Angeles's. I forget the name

[@CatspitProductions]

@@MasterScreenPrints An electrician should be able to help you with that.

[@mangjose5446]

Thanks for this bro.

[@CatspitProductions]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

[@tabbyvalentine3202]

Where can I get screen positives

[@CatspitProductions]

Usually from a supplier. You will have to check around. I do not offer that service currently. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

[@njnnnmnm]

You are amazing and Thank you sir

[@CatspitProductions]

Thanks and you're welcome. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

[@MultiShredder]

Great Video's, they're very enlightening...kudos to you bro!

[@CatspitProductions]

+Jesse James Agustin Thank you, glad you enjoy them! Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@lejen0405]

Cool progress.

[@CatspitProductions]

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[@hancockscreenprinting3818]

Cat, why dont you use a t square ?

[@CatspitProductions]

Oh I don't know. You could use one if it is big enough and stable enough to get it straight across. You will still need to measure down to get the height. If you could use 2 at the same time that would rock! I like simple measurements I guess. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@mazitau2690]

Why do you recommend metal over wood? (Screens)

[@CatspitProductions]

I have at least 2 videos about that. Search "metal vs wood screens" or "metal and wood screens" from the videos tab on my channel page. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

[@mazitau2690]

CatspitProductions watched it. Love ur vids by the way. Subbed

[@CatspitProductions]

@@mazitau2690 Awesome. Thanks for the sub! Did the videos make sense as to why I prefer metal frames?

[@mazitau2690]

CatspitProductions yes made perfect sense. Ur definitely my go to for screen printing advice. I look forward to making purchases from you as well. I’m a newbie and only have a 4 color screen press at the moment. I still need EVERYTHING else lol. Just kind of hard when you’re check to check. Thanks for responding.

[@CatspitProductions]

@@mazitau2690 You're welcome. I hear you. I'm here whenever you my need me. I'm happy to help out.

[@t2tatu]

Great video

[@CatspitProductions]

t2tatu Thank you very much, I appreciate your support! Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@tadellegemechu377]

Thanks a lot & interested

[@CatspitProductions]

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[@CatspitProductions]

Okay so this was a very late upload yesterday on KZbin. It took a long time to process so it ended up going live in the evening. This video is a little longer, I know but I think you will find it to be a very informative, detailed and personal rundown of how to line up your film positives for making screens. I really enjoy making these videos for you all to learn from and enjoy. Take the time to watch this one and I think you will be happy you did. Screenprinting Multi Colors: How To Line Up Film Positives On Screens

[@ranarscreenprinting3500]

very helpful

[@gbar2899]

I haven't seen any youtube videos about "before starting to screen print" all i see is for experience screen printers, should they know this already?

[@CatspitProductions]

Before starting to screen print I would learn as much about it as possible by watching all of my videos from the very first to the very latest. That would give a very good rundown of the entire process. That’s why I teach first and help people with sales second. The process can be involved and requires a certain understanding of what you’re getting into. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@richdogs_st]

What if you mark with white ?

[@CatspitProductions]

Not sure what you mean. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

[@alexdelker]

You are the man!!!

[@CatspitProductions]

;) Thank you!! Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@rashamorgannn]

thanx

[@CatspitProductions]

You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@dudethedestroyer]

Awesome :)

[@CatspitProductions]

Thank you!! Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@nazirul9999]

g00d work, its help me a lot, keep d0ing this, hello and thank y0u very much fr0m malaysia..

[@CatspitProductions]

+Nazirul Azim Thank you. You're very welcome. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@CatspitProductions]

@michael paul ybanez - Yes, you can print 2 colors on one screen. How To Screenprint At Home: Printing 3 Colors On 1 Screen How To Screen Print: 2 Colors On 1 Screen Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/ - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@angelaneatby663]

LOL "dou it! dou it!"

[@CatspitProductions]

LOL ;) Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

[@shenalabheeru]

supper bro

[@CatspitProductions]

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[@angban9661]

Yeah you might cut down on the "words". Maybe pre-edited some videos. So that when you start giving direction or references, or self preferences. There would be a demo showing what you are talking about. Personally, I think you need to figure out you cam angles, and lack of smoothness in your instruction. Sho small vid within your vid to show, while you are sharing your info. I hang in there, because you do have good info for us Garage Rats, lol. Instead of saying Ghetto. Say something like "This is the Cat$pit way." or "This is how we do it at Cat$pit." Or, " These's some Cat$pit for ya." and don't over use these either. lol.

[@CatspitProductions]

Well if I had more customers on my ecommerce site I might have more time and money to invest into the videos... lol ;) I teach from experience and I do not script videos. In fact that is the reason my videos are so popular I believe. People have told me they love the casual style and detail I put into them. Even the production quality is decent enough and they appreciate that too. Also remember I may reference other things when teaching one thing. But we cannot side track and/or re-explain everything for the sake of the single video. Much of what I might reference I have already done videos on. And some videos will assume a certain viewer level of familiarity with the topic. I'm glad you can still learn through them though because after all that is the purpose of them. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

[@angban9661]

@@CatspitProductions your Awesome, you actually my go to guy. Your videos are very detailed. And, i noticed you do have some edited clips to demonstrate. Sorry for my words. But, i was just elaborating on one of the comments b4 mine. Thanks for your time, and dedication. Go Catspit!

[@CatspitProductions]

@@angban9661 No problem. I listen to everyone's suggestions and I try to implement as much as I can. Yeah some of my videos will have a lot of editing with demos and others might just be me talking about stuff. Either way, if you take the time to watch and listen to the entire video, you can get a lot out of them. I'm working on a new project that will make the current KZbin videos more powerful and I am hoping to make new and improved videos for that project in the near future.

[@charleslucas372]

I am very sorry, but there is a much easier way to align screen than demonstrated. I love watching Catspit Production and demonstrations, but from my experience you don't need to measure or spend as must time aligning 2, 3,4,5 or 6 screens. Love you work my friend but there is a better way to do this task....

[@CatspitProductions]

There is no need to apologize. Everyone has their own preferred method. And there are jigs for this purpose but these are methods that don't require any expensive tools. But you can make your own jig system too so there are many ways to do this. Also, if the artwork registration is critical, then doing the measuring will help out a lot on press. The closer the films are to the same spot on every screen, makes it easier to work with and prevents one screen from being too far out of alignment. Maybe you could make a video for us and show us your method. When are you going to subscribe to my channel? ;) Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

[@MrSICK661]

Make a video of your method, I would really want to see whats best for me

[@CatspitProductions]

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[@simonbleed2029]

All T- shirts end up rags? That's anti screen printing propaganda Mr... Your an anti-Print-tite kidding.. I like wooden screen.. I use the dot method myself. Keep up the good work. Oh..get a new guitar riff for your intro,,lol peace

[@CatspitProductions]

LOL... Seinfeld was good stuff. I can still watch them and laugh. You gave me a good chuckle there. Don’t be an anti-print-tite... :) I mean that in a good way. I remember one of the first shirts my brother printed for me when I was around 13. It was a black and white baseball jersey with black line drawings of dragons on the front and back. That shirt was my favorite for 10 or 15 years and I was still wearing it when it had holes in the fabric but the print was still like new. Well I eventually retired the shirt and I kept it for another 10 years without wearing it. But eventually I let it go and the only good use for it at that point was to clean my car...LOL. That is the new guitar riff intro ;) Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!