Water based inks have a softer feel. You will need a higher mesh count (200's) because the ink is thin. It is easier to clean up, but it dries on the screen very quickly. There are different chemicals involved in the cleaning process. I suggest you take a cybertrip over to Ryonet (silkscreeningsupplies.com) on the left and look up one of their water based ink kits and write down everything that you will need. I also suggest you get their DVD on water based ink printing.
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Okay recently got my package i have started printing i have plastisol for now every one talks about water base is better water base this ...ok i get it .. I want to change to water base i hate white plastic ink its so hard to work with and it looks how it is plastic ... I have a 110 mesh and 156 im looking foward to give water base a try ..what you guys recomend im going to buy new emulsion and also paints please give me some advice whats different whats the big deal ? What i have to due different ?
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thanks i have been but thanks for the reminder i will look into it it just seems people preferred water base im just trying to have some nice looking shirts seems white is the biggest challengewater based inks have a softer feel. You will need a higher mesh count (200's) because the ink is thin. It is easier to clean up, but it dries on the screen very quickly. There are different chemicals involved in the cleaning process. I suggest you take a cybertrip over to ryonet (silkscreeningsupplies.com) on the left and look up one of their water based ink kits and write down everything that you will need. I also suggest you get their dvd on water based ink printing.
White ink is thicker than the rest of the colors. I have heard that letting it warm up to room temp and stirring until smooth and creamy with a paint stirring tool and an electric drill make it easier to work with. There are also chemicals you can add to the white to thin it down too. Also a larger mesh screen (110 or below) makes it easier to apply, but then that means more ink to cure and the curing gets dicey.
White printing is the hardest thing to learn with plastisol. Try different brands (they're are some big differences between the different brands) and like Iben said, add some curable reducer.
If you go to WB, white inks are probably best done with discharge inks. These work totally different then plastisol. It actually "bleaches" the color out of the shirt so on one hand it is a little easier to get a nice smooth white, but their are a whole new set of problems to learn. Also, you need a lot of ventilation with this stuff because the fumes are very nasty.
Good luck,
Nick
If you go to WB, white inks are probably best done with discharge inks. These work totally different then plastisol. It actually "bleaches" the color out of the shirt so on one hand it is a little easier to get a nice smooth white, but their are a whole new set of problems to learn. Also, you need a lot of ventilation with this stuff because the fumes are very nasty.
Good luck,
Nick
If you are just starting out with printing, I would highly recommend getting your feet wet with plastisol first. You may find that waterbased ink can be difficult to use if you are still in the learning process of things. Clogged screens will be one of the main problems you may encounter with this.
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