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vgiex · October 15th, 2007

Hi guys. I am just wondering if there such thing as Transparent screen printing ink and where can I buy it. Just to make the print more glossy looking and durable. Thank guys.

neato · October 15th, 2007

Do you print with waterbased or plastisol?

Why does the print need to be more durable? Are you having issues with your prints washing out?

ImageIt · October 15th, 2007

I've recently picked up a gel clear plastisol from my local union ink supplier. The clear was not stocked, so it had to be special ordered.

Union Ink Company | Screen Printing Inks

fred

vgiex · October 15th, 2007

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Originally Posted by neato


	Do you print with waterbased or plastisol? Why does the print need to be more durable? Are you having issues with your prints washing out?

Thanks for the reply. I am using plastisol. For Durability...I have this old sweater with Souther California Trojans big 13 X13 print on front by Russell and I have it for almost 6 years now which still glossy. I just found out 2 days ago how this been done and Transparent ink is the key. I just want to add durability in my product line. Thanks.

vgiex · October 15th, 2007

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Originally Posted by ImageIt


	I've recently picked up a gel clear plastisol from my local union ink supplier. The clear was not stocked, so it had to be special ordered. Union Ink Company \| Screen Printing Inks fred

Thanks Fred...I am checking it right now. Have you tried this method before?

vgiex · October 15th, 2007

Hi Gloss Gel Clear (PLFX-9036)

General Information
Hi Gloss Gel Clear (PLFX-9036) is a specially formulated clear for creating 3D and glossy, wet looks when printed directly on garments or overprinted on underbase colors. For best results either print on a underbase, or if printing directly upon a garment use a print/flash/print technique.

Ken Styles · October 15th, 2007

so can you use this clear ink on a dark shirt instead of a white underbase?

Fluid · October 16th, 2007

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Originally Posted by Ken Styles


	so can you use this clear ink on a dark shirt instead of a white underbase?

Yes yet it takes a lot of practice to get this method down. Inks, mesh , etc all come into play as to whether this method will work.

Ken Styles · October 16th, 2007

Ah, as with everything it's not as easy as it seems.

tpope · October 16th, 2007

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Originally Posted by Ken Styles


	Ah, as with everything it's not as easy as it seems.

If it were easy, anybody could do it....

vgiex · October 24th, 2007

Yes. Not an easy thing to do. The clear gel is one of the key ink but you have to perform methods. I do this experimentation during my down time. I usually go to the mall specially sports store just to find out what is hot on the market, I either take a picture of the product or buy one for sample(s). I also keep track of formulas and method on how to do things. Good Luck.