[stencilz]

Hello everybody, i recently started making stencils to print on a shirt. well so far i got the stenciling down but when i paint it the color bleeds. Im using speedball paint this is what i do. First i spray alittle adhesive on the stencil to get a nice grip on the shirt, Then i proceed with the paint i dip the brush in the paint and then go on to the shirt i make sure to brush paint the whole stencil. Then i use the roller for the last coating. I then airdry it until is almost completly dry and finally i iron it on both sides of the shirt to complete the drying process. Well i thought i had a great shirt i was very excited until i washed it.
What did i do wrong?

 

[stencilz]

 

[stencilz]

ok guys so here is a update on my situation. So at first i thought it was the speedball ink that sucked so i bought some waterbase ink "nazdar" is the brand. i got my stencil and procceded to brush it with nazdar ink. i blowdry then i iron both sides of the shirt for a good 5min. so i wash it and its still migrating God daing what am i doing wrong?

thanks to those who read my thread and din't bother to help.

 

[sg613]

Does Nazdar have a catalyst that helps cure the ink? If so get it and mix a bit in with the ink. I would let the shirt dry for at least a day or two if you are trying to cure with a iron and make sure the iron is not on a setting with steam.

 

[ashamutt]

....sorry......I read this thread and saved it , but couldn't help because I am learning myself!!LOL!!

I was hoping to hear an answer as well...... I will search the forums to see what I can find......

 

[ino]

I'm not a screen printer, however from the little I understand about the subject. Firstly try using the word ink instead of paint, some pro screeners might be a bit touchy about the wording.
Secondly most inks are passed through a screen, just by brushing it with a paint brush you might have put on too much ink, which I'm sure would cause you problems.
And lastly make sure that your iron is hot enough, it does need a certain temperature for the ink to cure.

 

[pukingdeserthobo]

u need to cure it has to hit 320 if ur using waterbase inks some cure by just hanging them and some u will need heat