das_king

Hi guys,

I am just printing an order using the Triangle Ink's Bright Cotton Backing White ink and I found that the ink is really thick and it is really hard to move through the screen. I am using a 110 mesh count screen. I tried a squeege with a sharper edge but that doesn't seem to do any good.

Does anyone have any hints or advice on this?

Thanks

Ben

 

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Fluid

You could thin back the ink a tad with cureable reducer. I would not go over 5-10% reducer. Be careful as thinning/reducing white inks can casue issues with opacity
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Try stirring the ink real well before loading into your screen, this will help to cream it out some.

You might get yourself a sample of Wilflex's Buffalo ehite and try it out. It is a lot easier to print and a good white.

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Quote: Originally Posted by das_king Hi guys, I am just printing an order using the Triangle Ink's Bright Cotton Backing White ink and I found that the ink is really thick and it is really hard to move through the screen. I am using a 110 mesh count screen. I tried a squeege with a sharper edge but that doesn't seem to do any good. Does anyone have any hints or advice on this? Thanks Ben

Ben just add some curable reducer. Till the ink just falls off a paint stick is usually a good consistancy.

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aldenski

There are a few things to try:
1. Stir the ink well
2. Add a little reducer 5% max
3. Use a slow stroke when you print to allow the ink to clear the screen
4. Make sure you have enough off contact between your screen and the shirt (around 1/4 inch)
5. Putting down a base coat, flashing, and then a light coat of white is better than 2 thick coats.

 

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