[cbdoya]

Hi,

I'm looking for a way to get the same screenprint "effect" as the Ralph Lauren t-shirts. As you can see in the image attachments, the print is "smooth", rich in color, and it also has a "puffy" feel. The regular plastisol print (attachment 4), feels rough and you could still see the shirts color "underneath" the print.

Any help? Thanks.

 

[catdog28379]

Hi,

I'm looking for a way to get the same screenprint "effect" as the Ralph Lauren t-shirts. As you can see in the image attachments, the print is "smooth", rich in color, and it also has a "puffy" feel. The regular plastisol print (attachment 4), feels rough and you could still see the shirts color "underneath" the print.

Any help? Thanks.

Hi, Looks like u need to PFP. I stir ink with a drill for about 3 mins on low speed. Also I add a little reducer to white ink. Make sure the ink is clearing the screen. I print white ink with a 155, & it looks great, & smooth on 100% cotton shirts. If the print is bold i use a 110. Hope this helps

 

[don1984]

what is flatting stroke all about?

 

[gardenhillemb]

Remember the basics. Print with your squeegie angle high so you shear the ink from the screen (make sure your squeegie blades are sharp). Set your off contact to 1/16" to 1/8". Curable reducer can help if your ink is stiff. You will need to PFP to get a really good opaque print. You can try a little puff additive in your ink. If you like the results, that's another tool in your box.