[MIAMIMONEY]

What is the best way to print this image...

I have had trouble doing detailed screen printing with multiple colors on my shirts and I was curious if there was a easier way. I know with screen printing, they would have to separate the colors and with this image, it seems to not be the way with so many details and colors. Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks.

 

[20vK]

Looks like 5 colors on my phone. Easy screen print.

 

[Celtic]

I agree with Richie that it would be an easy print. And yes, screenprinting for sure.

 

[MIAMIMONEY]

See thats not what I'm understanding. I figured it wouldnt be a problem but my graphic designer said its 9 colors and said should use less 3 colors to minimize the cost of silk screens. He also said he would have to remove some of the design to make it less colors. He recommended I print it directly to the shirt. What is the most easiest and effective way to have this image on a shirt?

 

[circusmidget1123]

Looks like 5 colors on my phone. Easy screen print.

What phone app are you using to know that?

 

[Celtic]

I doubt he's using an app on his phone, he's just counting..
I actually see 6 colors, however, if it was to be printed with 4 color process on a white shirt, it could be done with 4 to 5 colors, depending if they also print a white underbase.
And yes, we're talking direct screenprinting to a shirt.
If you're only talking about a few shirts, then you could go with DTG.

 

[beanie357]

If your art guy says 9, screen print with 9. Dumbing down colors does not remove design, just uses halftones to have colors appear differently.

Or dtg it.

If you have quantity, screen is not expensive. Few units dtg more cost effective.

Or maybe I don't get the query.

 

[MIAMIMONEY]

Only making about 20 shirts with this image at the most right now.

 

[iamchu15]

I see red, green, blue, yellow, black and white. 6 colors, easy screen print and seperations. It can also be printed as a 4 color CMYK process print, only needs underbasing if on dark colors.
Easiest way would be to have it DTG printed. With all the colors, a DTG will run about same costs as a screen print.
What color shirts are you printing on? 20 shirts, in my opinion, is not enough to make 6-9 screens out of. DTG might be best way to go.

 

[MIAMIMONEY]

Most likely going on a light colored shirt like white. How do I need to present the artwork to the printer if I do it in DTG?

 

[iamchu15]

With DTG, I only know how to set up for the Brother line. Create art in RGB mode. (I know for a print RGB??? Ensure all colors are RBG and no Pantone color swatches, switch them to rbg) If save as .psd, .ai or program of choice. Remember to downsave to at least CS3 if using adobe products. Convert all fonts to outlines and expand if needed.

As a print artist, .ai or vector files are best. You will usually have no problems with art if set as above and saved as CS3 .ai.

Most DTG platens are 14x16. just create art to that max size. They can resize according to shirt size if needed. Then it is print ready.

 

[MIAMIMONEY]

Thanks bro, I am going to forward that info to my graphic designer and give a call to a local shop that does DTG and see if what your saying matches with what they want. Appreciate the info.

 

[djque]

Since its going on white shirts I would say do it sublimation and 24 shirts done we buy in dozens. Dtg is another way. I to saw 9 colors.