If you’re planning on doing some screen printing or if you just want to learn more about it, here are five things that you need to know:
• Start with good artwork. If what you start out with is jagged or grainy, the finished product isn’t going to look good, either.
• Make sure you keep each one of the colors on a separate film. If you do that, you can keep the colors separate and not have them bleed into each other when you print.
• Make your screens properly. There are easy (but rather time-consuming) ways of making your screens, and you should make sure that you do them correctly to avoid problems.
• Get the right printing press. If you don’t use the right one, or if you buy a really cheap one, your results will reflect that.
• You’ll need both a flash unit and a conveyor dryer. Make sure you get good ones and get comfortable using them.
Paying attention to what you need for screen printing and getting the right items (and good quality) will keep your finished product looking great.
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