Discuss the different plastisol screen printing inks and curing methods on the market. Share tips on getting the best results with the different ink manufacturers.
I had some trouble with some RyOpaque ink. It was really thick, so much that it was very difficult to just to flood the screen. I don't know if it was just because it had been sitting around unopened for a few months or if it needs to be reduced.
But I have a deadline approaching and need to get moving.
I am looking for other legit sites to purchase quality inks and supplies
All opaque inks are going to be thick, especially white. You need to mix them and mix them some more. It also helps to have a warm shop to work in.
I like Union's Ultrasoft inks, they are very creamy and nice to print with. However, they are listed as "medium opacity", although I have never had a problem with coverage.
I order inks from RichardsonSupply and occasionally, Ryonet.
Yes the Ryopaque line is made for us by International Coatings. For thicker inks such as the Ryopaque and any white for that matter... mix, mix, mix. The pigment base in them makes them thicker. Try using a drill and paint mixer right into the bucket to help break down the body a little bit.
Also, there is no need to flood the design with plastisol inks unless that is your preference for printing.
Im having trouble getting a solid print with the Ryopaque Lemon Yellow on a Navy 50/50 shirt. So far I have tried a 156 mesh screen. I think I'm giving it enough off contact, as well as using pallet adhesive but the print is fuzzy and much of the blue comes through. I tried just giving it two swipes of the squeege, one at a 80ish degree angle and the other a 30-40 degree angle, without flashing in between.. but was still left with a weak print. I have the basic single table top press so when I tried flashing between strokes i was unable to get them lined up on one another. I'm afraid I'm gonna have to outsource my first big job...
Also, there is no need to flood the design with plastisol inks unless that is your preference for printing.
every video I have watched on youtube suggest's to flood the screen before printing......but after reading this post , I thought about this quote ...I have noticed the ink film laid down was sharper and cleaner without a flood stroke..I use nothing but plastisol inks... so no more flood strokes for me...
Depends on the ink - lighter colors contain more pigment and are thicker, so print better with a flood stroke. Thinner, darker inks will start to get fuzzy with a flood stroke in my experience, so I print without one on those colors.
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