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Lets face it, screen printing can be a messy job, and the post production activities can be the worst part of the business. Folding, boxing, reclaiming....and all that other stuff is not always the funnest part of the job. We present some helpful articles for the "dirty dog" who has to perform these sometimes laborious and messy tasks and show you how to save some time, and effort doing them.
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Advanced Artist Tutorials
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 We would like to thank Thomas Knight at Advanced Artist Tutorials for his contribution to the Calibrated Screen Printing Website for his excellent series of free graphic video tutorials. Advanced Artist offers a full range of affordable graphic design
services. From affordable vector conversion services, production
artwork, color separations and graphic design to high end detailed
illustration and design services.
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Pre-Press Shop Tutorials
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In screen printing, there is allot of preparation of screen-ready artwork, preparing screens, mixing inks and other materials
leading up to the actual printing stage. We have some tutorials and informative articles designed to help streamline what is commonly an overlooked part of the printing process for controlling the quality of the print, and overall production efficiency.
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On Press Tips And Tutorials
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A selection of in depth tutorials and articles that explain the products and methods we use while actually in the act of printing, also known as "on press". Take note that some of these informative articles are fairly long and go into some advanced details. Remember that you can use the small icons (top right) to save as a PDF or printer friendly versions.
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Understanding Plastisol Ink
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 Plastisol inks come in a variety of colors and styles; process colors,
low-fusion, highly elastic, color concentrates, color-matching systems,
puff, fluorescent, glitter, metallic, high density... Plastisols print on
lights and darks and every color shade in between. They are generally easy
to fuse in most commercial heaters and dryers, whether convection hot air or
infrared emission is the source of heat. Here are some tutorials and informational articles about the use of textile screen printing inks.
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The Business Of Screen Printing
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 If you have decided to establish a business to manufacture or sell your
own t-shirts, you will need to develop some business plans to raise money and help
your new business succeed. Below are some articles of what goes into developing a business plan, or how to maximize your time and profit ratio. This is only intended as a guide when
developing your business plan, every situation is unique - make your
business plan unique as well.
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