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Default Re: I want to start printing for myself ... HOW???

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Originally Posted by bigyellowsigns
Okay , what would the startup cost to get a small screen printing setup going?
Roughly: About $3000-$20,000. Preferably at least $8,000, ideally at least $12,000. (you can buy a kit and print for $200, but that won't suit a business)

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Originally Posted by bigyellowsigns
I would only maybe print 10 shirts at a time and then do a different design.
Those kind of numbers would be really pushing it for screenprinting. There are overheads that need to be portioned out per shirt, so your cost on 10 shirts is going to be pretty high. Depending on what you can get retail you might be able to do it, but those kind of small orders are where heat pressing comes into play.
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