Screen Sensation a gimmick, or the real deal?

Looks like it could get the job done but there are definitely better starter kits out there.
If you are looking for long-term usage for your designs, traditional screen printing kits would be more ideal I think, but just depends on how serious you want to get about it.

Industryps said:

Looks like it could get the job done but there are definitely better starter kits out there.
If you are looking for long-term usage for your designs, traditional screen printing kits would be more ideal I think, but just depends on how serious you want to get about it.

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Ok. I don't want anything industrial, just desktop size.
I want a good kit that I can store away when not in use and the designs will be used to compliment my other creative projects. They have to look good!

Any suggestions? I notice your in the US, so an international or uk based (easy to obtain) kit would be best. I don't want to scour the 4 corners of the earth for one!

Thanks

mandymoo said:

Hello all. This is my first post.

I am looking to get into screen printing for the first time.
Fabric printing in general not just t-shirts.

So my question is do I go for something like the 'Screen Sensation' starter kit or another alternative like tradition silk screen frame? I don't want to have to keep cutting out stencils. I want a reusable stencil for ongoing projects.

Are there alternative starter kits out there?

Look forward to any advice.

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Looks very basic. Why would you cut out stencils. Conventional screen printing you reclaim you screens and reuse. I have screens I’ve reused 100’s of times over 10 years although I use roller frames so static frames will eventually loose too much tension.

you always gonna have to cut out / or make a new stencil for each design if the image changes it requires a new stencil if its the same image over a long period of time you can reuse the same screen. there are plenty of starter kits out there for hobbyist which sounds like what you are going to be using it for . the screen sensation kit looks interesting and seems like it would work i just dont know how they cut the design for use in it. looks simple enoughcheck out youtube "DIY screenprinting " There are alot of ways to use everyday materials to make and screen print