okay, I have a client wanting to do a limited edition run of some screen printed posters and im just looking for some expert oppinions.
first, what kind of paper would i use? the posters will probably be around 11x17 or 17x22 and i'll need a heavy weight of paper for quality sake. any recommendations on paper suppliers online or should i stay local?
second... im assuming that i will need to use something with a mesh count over 200 so the ink isnt too thick on the paper?
third, my current pallet is just a normal t-shirt size with neck alignment. should i construct/buy a larger pallet suitable for printing posters or should i try the desktop method. i have seen this method used a couple times and they have hinges to keep the screen in place. any poster-experienced users out there that wanna share their method of printing them or the easiest/cheapest way?
first, what kind of paper would i use? [...] any recommendations on paper suppliers online or should i stay local?
Personally I'd buy local so you can feel / see the paper stock and select the one you think is most appropriate. You want something reasonably thick so it doesn't buckle. The main influence is budget though... people think the difference between a Gildan and an American Apparel is huge, but it's nothing compared to the range / gulf of paper options you could use to print a poster. It's not as overwhelming as it sounds though, and if you go somewhere decent they'll be able to advise you.
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second... im assuming that i will need to use something with a mesh count over 200 so the ink isnt too thick on the paper?
Yep, you'd normally use something in the 230-300 range.
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should i construct/buy a larger pallet suitable for printing posters or should i try the desktop method.
Normally you'd use a vacuum table. I've never printed posters on a carousel, so I don't really have any advice there. I'm sure you could do it though.
I have a buddy that prints posters on his manual press. I believe he built a small jig for placement of the paper yet everything esle was like a t-shirt for the most part.
Nazdar/Polyone will have the correct inks for this type of printing as well in case your looking
also. i have heard poster printers using house paint instead of plastisol ink. i wouldnt try it but i was wondering if this is recomended. i can't see it being good for the screen at all. perhaps mixing in flotrol to prevent drying?
cheaper yes, but if it destroys the screens it doesn't sound very effective.
YOU DONT USE PLASTISOL INK FOR PRINTING POSTER, PLASTISOL IS ONLY FOR TEXTILE.oops sorry about the caps... i recommend using a nazdar postr ink specifically for poster printing...you can get it in gloss or flat
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