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kaneda7777 · August 12th, 2008

Hi everyone!

Im trying to buy a print press this week so i can start screen printing. However im findin it really difficult to find something in the UK

So far i have found http://www.screenprintsuppliesuk.com...&=SID#MOREINFO

Which i am considering buying the four colour press.

and

Wicked Printing Stuff Website

Which i am also considering (four colour also).

The problem is i have no idea what one is better and i havent been able to find any other sites that sell presses around this price range.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks Everyone

Progeny · August 12th, 2008

Hi Jace,

I'm also looking for equipment, I just want a one or two colour press to start with but they are more than i want to pay.

I 've looked at both those sites several times trying to decide.

I have a post running as well and someone on there pointed me in the direction of a site that has plans for a four colour press to make yourself if you are handy with tools.

Good luck

Lee

ukscreenprinter · August 12th, 2008

Hi I think you are on the right track with either of those presses. I have a riley hopkins 6 col for my multicolour work,but have just purchased a two colour axit press(privately) for one/two colour work.There is enough adjustment and the registration holds very well.
I think your deciding factor may be the wicked press has micro registration, axit press doesn't.
Good luck with your choice

this is axit... http://www.silkscreenprintingmachines.co.uk/

psheridan · September 4th, 2008

Hi,

Just wondering what the site is that has plans for the four colour press one might make themselves???

Thanks.

Progeny · September 4th, 2008

They are here Free Four Color Screen Printing Press Plans | DIY Homemade T-Shirt Press, I have tried to find the parts in the UK, just struggling with the springs so I might have to use an adjustable bungee or similar.

Lee

psheridan · September 4th, 2008

Hi,

Thanks a million for that. Am just looking into screen printing - just heat pressing at moment. Have no idea what else I even need or how process works!!

All I know is whatever way I do it I am on a very tight budget. Any advise??

Thanks again.

ai file · September 26th, 2008

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Originally Posted by psheridan


	Hi, Thanks a million for that. Am just looking into screen printing - just heat pressing at moment. Have no idea what else I even need or how process works!! All I know is whatever way I do it I am on a very tight budget. Any advise?? Thanks again.

build my press with these plans>>doganonymous’ adventures in screenprinting and press building!

lelio quessy · September 26th, 2008

I am still looking for an address to buy vynil transfer(flock)
lelio

psheridan · September 26th, 2008

Lelio,

I use Thermoflex. Tried vinyl from only one company in UK - Target Tranfer and it was terrible. Really sticky - never seemed to dry properly and I did everything as they instructed.
Don't know what delivery charges to you are from UK companies but I know for that one roll from target it works out cheaper for me to order Thermoflex from US - I use Bestblanks.com. Only dowm side is they dn't accept Cr Card so you have to wire money through to them - worth it though - I have never had a problem using this vinyl.

Progeny · September 26th, 2008

Themagictouch and xpres are in my opinion the best places to but vinyl/flock etc.

psheridan · September 27th, 2008

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Originally Posted by Progeny


	Themagictouch and xpres are in my opinion the best places to but vinyl/flock etc.

I am sure they are as you say - I have not tried them. I started with Thermoflex because of what I had read here so I have stuck with it - as I say I have never had any problems with it.

I think there is a supplier of Xpres in Ireland so I must try it - obviously I would prefer buy nearer to home.

Thanks.

Progeny · September 27th, 2008

Both themagictouch and xpres will send samples if asked, also try targettransfers, graphityp and thetransferpress.

psheridan · September 27th, 2008

Hi,

Thanks - will try other companies - did ask TargetTransfers regarding samples and they said they didn't do them!!

Eccentric Life · October 23rd, 2008

Hey do people, just getting in to the t-shirt forum thing.

I've been using xpres superflex last couple of years, mild sticky backing and very thin, its great for very complex designs and wording.

The flock is very good too.

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