Blog Directory - Overwhelmed Start Here

Congratulations my friend! You have struck gold. Almost every screen-printing question you were about to google we has been complied into this screen-printing directory.

Screen Printing is no easy trade and comes with a steep learning curve. You might have a dozen questions relating to screen printing and with each question there are endless blogs and resources available each time you hit enter on Google. Overhwhelming, right? So how do you choose which article is relevant and accurate? Let us help. Our team of experienced screen-printing professionals, including a chemist who continually improves our products based on your feedback, is here to answer all your questions. We are confident that we are one of the most qualified voices on the internet to answer all your screen-printing queries. Alexa might be a close second though, we joke.

Now that our hands are numb from copying and pasting this very organized information, we hope you take full advantage of this document and come back to it every now and then as your go-to resource.

 

If you are brand new to screen printing start here:

How to Screen Print T-Shirts

How to Screen Print a Post for Beginners

What Do I Need to Start Screen Printing Today

How to Make a Silk Screen Stencil

 

Still unsure what products you need to buy? Give these a read.

Plastisol vs Water-Based inks

Screen Printing 101: Liquid Tape Vs. Traditional Tape

White Plastisol Ink – Which one do you need?

How to Choose the Correct Water-based of Plastisol Ink Cleaner?

Which Emulsion Do I Need Part 1

Which Emulsion Do I Need Part 2

What Mesh count do I need for my Screen?

How to Select the Right Exposure Unit

Choosing the Right Printing Press for You

 

Having emulsion trouble? Dive into these excellent resources.

Help! Screen Printing Emulsion Troubleshooting

Variables Affecting your Emulsion Exposure Times

Ecotex® Emulsion Exposure Times

How To Use A 21 Step Wedge Test For Emulsion Exposure Times

Screen Coating with Emulsion for Dummies

Drying the Emulsion on Your Screen Printing Frame

How Long to Expose Emulsion

Emulsion Life Span

 

Ink 101 Found Here!

Plastisol Screen Printing Ink 101

Low Temperature Cure Plastisol Inks 101

Water Based Screen Printing Ink 101

How to Cure Screen Printing Inks

Plastisol Ink: 10 Common Mistakes

How to Cure Plastisol Ink with a Flash Dryer

Water-based Discharge Screen Printing. What is it?

Why, When and How to Use Ink Thinner

Mixing Custom Ink Colors

 

Cleaning, not so much fun but it must be done.

How to Reclaim Screens

How to Reclaim Stubborn Emulsion without losing your s#*t

How to Develop & Reclaim with a Dip Tank

To Degrease or Not Degrease Your Screens

5 Steps for Squeaky Clean Screens

 

Screen Printing Equipment Reads

How to Develop & Reclaim with a Dip Tank

Choosing the Right Press for You

Curing Ink: How to Choose the Right Method for you

Exposure Units 101

DIY Screen Printing Exposure Unit

Selecting The Right Inkjet Printers For Screen Printing

 

Tips on the Press

4 Tips for Printing Multiple Colors

Master Inkjet FIlm Alignment with 4 Easy Steps

7 Tips to Fix Blurred Screen Prints

How to Align Your Shirt on a Platen

How to Draw Center Line on your Platen

 

Miscellaneous technical things you need to know.

How to Properly Store your Screen Printing Supplies

Squeegee Durometer - For Dummies

How To Make An Easy Workbench

How to Maximize Space in a Small Screen Printing Shop

 

Screen Printing Business Resources

Starting a Screen Printing Business? Start Here

How to Develop A Business Plan

How to separate your screen printing brand from the rest

Screen printing for your brand vs. printing for others

How to Exceed Customer Expectations with Effective Communication

Eco-friendly Screen Printing - How to Make your Business more Sustainable

How to Increase Revenue without Acquiring New Customers

8 Tips for Time Management in a Screen-Printing Shop

How To Price Screen Printing Job

Screen Printing Software: Which is best for you?

Accepting Payments as a Screen Printing Business

Marketing your Screen Printing Business

 

Other forms of Printing/Garment Decorating

What is Direct to Film Printing and Should you Offer this Service?

Plastisol transfers vs Screen Printing

How to Screen Print with Plastisol Transfers

 

Specialty Printing

Size Matters. Considerations for Oversized Prints

How to Screen Print with Glow in the Dark Ink

Puff Additive vs High Density Additive

Color Mixing System: Why Every Printer Needs One

How to Screen Print a Vintage Graphic Print

 

We hope this directory sets you onto the path of success in your next screen printing journey. Please let us know if there are any other topics you would like discussed our blog series. 

Cheers printers, 

Screen Print Direct Crew