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zavenx · October 7th, 2009

Hi guys,

I want to print black ink on a black shirt and in order for the contrast to be apparent i want to make the ink super glossy so the shine defines the design. Is there an additive i add to the ink to make it glossy or a gel coat that screens over the black ink?? Any advice would be appreciated.

thanks,

Victor

aldenski · October 7th, 2009

To make ink shiny you need to lay a lot down. Use a 86 or 110 mesh. Try it with one squeegee pass, but you'll probably want two.

gerry · October 7th, 2009

there are gel coats to screen over. Ive never used it but see that one of my suppliers has it.

Tj Ryonet Tech · October 7th, 2009

There are gel coats to print over your color to make it pop. You can also try heat pressing the image after you've printed it. That may also increase the "shiny" quality of the ink.

zavenx · October 7th, 2009

Thanks gang....very helpful

dicknastee · October 7th, 2009

If you heat transfer use High Gloss Transfer Paper at 360f. This will give any ink a gloss finish. probably need 2 layers of ink. Athletic inks are designed to have a high gloss finish. WHen using gels it is recommended that you cure at a higher temperature

Celtic · October 16th, 2009

you could also mix in 5% of hd clear into your ink.
That way you'd get both more gloss look and one screen.

Uncle John · October 16th, 2009

You might try this, there is a clear plastisol you could print on top. Your emulsion need to be thick so triple coat screen. But you will get the desired result.
John

Celtic · October 16th, 2009

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Originally Posted by Uncle John


	You might try this, there is a clear plastisol you could print on top. Your emulsion need to be thick so triple coat screen. But you will get the desired result. John

That's what I was referring to, John...
high density clear ink.
And, like I mentioned, if Victor wanted to use just one screen, he could mix 5% hd clear into his black ink.

tpitman · October 26th, 2009

In addition to a heavy coat of ink, run your dryer hot, shy of scorching the shirt. If there's enough ink there, it'll look like enamel paint.

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