How To Screen Print: Tips On Printing White Plastisol Ink

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How To Screen Print: Tips On Printing White Plastisol Ink
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@CatspitProductions 12 лет назад

@weenerguy831 Thank you! You’re welcome, it’s my pleasure to help out and share information. Check out the Catspit website for a lot more free info on screen printing. Link is on the channel page. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

@CatspitProductions 12 лет назад

Thank you! You’re welcome, it’s my pleasure to help out and share information. Check out the Catspit website for a lot more free info on screen printing. Link is on the channel page. Oh yeah, those are good. This was all I could find at the time I wanted to do this video. The ones for plaster are cool too. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

@CatspitProductions 12 лет назад

@TehElixr Do you mean T-shirts? Yes I screen print tee shirts commercially. You can see my pricing on the Custom Orders tab in the navigation menu on the Catspit website. Screen printing pricing depends on what is being printed and what types of shirts you want as well as the quantity being printed. Let me know if you have any questions. You can contact me through the website for screenprinting services. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

@enernitram76 12 лет назад

never thought hobbies are this highly cerebral... and now I admit I'm stupid and you're such a blessing. Very good job catspit :)

@CatspitProductions 10 лет назад

@ sam torres - Thank you! LOL, I’m glad I’m not the only one ;) My pleasure. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@CatspitProductions 12 лет назад

And if you need screenprinting supplies, please check out the Print Supplies page on the Catspit website for discounts. Use the Catspit promo codes to get 5% to 15% off list pricing plus free shipping. Offers from 3 vendors including Ryonet! See my RU-vid channel page for the link. Thanks for watching! ☠

@CatspitProductions 11 лет назад

You’re’ welcome, my pleasure. I'm glad I could help out. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

@ApukEldar 12 лет назад

Thank you for the useful lesson.

@CatspitProductions 12 лет назад

@Croqosheet No problem. It's my pleasure to help out anytime in any way. I'm glad to be of assistance. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

@CatspitProductions 12 лет назад

@Leadfoot299 Hey thanks, I'm glad you like the video. I'm happy to help out in any way. Yes, you can use a 156 mesh count for white ink if you need to but it will be more difficult to get the coverage you most probably want. In an emergency you should be able to coat a screen and dry it within an hour or so if you had to. That's the benefit of having your own shop and being able to make screens yourself. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

@CatspitProductions 10 лет назад

@Scott Thompson, lower is always better. Maybe about 1/16th an inch off the shirt when loaded on the pallet. Thanks for watching!

@CatspitProductions 12 лет назад

@mahousel Thanks, glad you liked the video. Yes, adding reducer will thin out the ink but it also definitely reduces the opacity and it changes the ink flow characteristics. White inks are chemically formulated for optimum opacity with minimum effort. If you mess with the formula you are paying for it defeats your efforts. And you really shouldn’t have to either. A good white ink will be thick yet creamy and smooth. But if it works for you…Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

@CatspitProductions 12 лет назад

LOL, thank you very much. I’m so happy to hear you still can learn from my videos while being entertained a bit even though you are experienced in printing. That is a great compliment, thank you. I appreciate your support! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

@CFDISAAC 9 лет назад

Thanks a ton for doing these videos. Starting up an operation myself for my company and have watched a number of the videos you have done. Still nervous about getting started and just got my first set of screens in.

@CatspitProductions 9 лет назад

You're very welcome. Good luck and let me know if I can help out anytime. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

@glenbenton6214 11 лет назад

hi, thanks for this explanation, i bought a gallon of plastisol ink and i really thought it was kinda dried, once again yo cleared my questions, thanks.

@CatspitProductions 12 лет назад

@duvalian Thank you very much! I am so very happy to hear that my videos are helping you in your screen printing endeavors. Thanks for taking the time to let me know how much you are getting from my videos. I really appreciate that and it means a lot. I'm happy to help out in any way and feel free to ask questions anytime. Good luck! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

@CatspitProductions 11 лет назад

I don’t endorse any specific brand of ink at this point. See CatspitScreenPrintSupply online for Catspit tested and approved scren printing products. Thanks much for watching and dropping me a note. ☠

@gizmo33rd 12 лет назад

thank you so much how do you clean the paint mix

@bvulgarin76 11 лет назад

Hey my Friend! Your videos Rocks! Best Regards from Ecuador!

@CRYPTJLU 12 лет назад

your vids are awsome and are a great help to me im thinking about making a press and starting a little local biusness Thank you!! :)

@AmoPerrosMás 8 лет назад

Thanks so much for your videos!

@CatspitProductions 8 лет назад

+Susan Maxwell You're very welcome. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

@robehenk2007 8 лет назад

ty very much 4 your viedos I'm learning a lot from them I'm buying my equipment now and hope to start printing t shirts by next mounth

@CatspitProductions 8 лет назад

+robert henkel You're welcome. If you need any new equipment please check out my offerings. Good luck and let me know if I can help out anytime! Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

@lpfdemt 12 лет назад

I am still on the novice side, but I use a 1 1/2" spade bit. Works great in achieving that creamy consitancy. Also, I find it easier to clean. Just a thought. Great traininsg videos and thanks for your time in doing these.

@duvalian 12 лет назад

As informative as ever mate, thank you very much, your vids are making my small business so much easier to to get started. I've had some great results so far thanks to your dedication to your craft, keep it going mate ! :o)

@CatspitProductions 12 лет назад

@rich4259 Thanks, glad you like the videos. Yes you can use Illustrator for many output needs. Sometimes it’s a matter of knowing how to use the software more than anything. Artwork can be complicated and it’s critical to know what you are doing otherwise you can have a difficult time on the press. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

@CatspitProductions 12 лет назад

@Brew2365 Hey there Rick! That's a great idea. I'm not sure I could justify the cost and space requirements unless it was a small table top unit. I know food processing equipment can be expensive. But I do have a drill press I use sometimes for this. Thanks a lot for your input I appreciate that and I'm sure everyone else does too. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

@gizmo33rd 12 лет назад

thank you so much

@CatspitProductions 12 лет назад

You’re welcome and that is an interesting idea. Might help out. Thanks for your input. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

@oldskoolhooligans 12 лет назад

Informative as always. Perhaps one on plastisol transfers might be a good addition?

@CatspitProductions 12 лет назад

@oldskoolhooligans Thank you very much. I'm glad you liked the video. Unfortunately I do not print plastisol heat transfers. Therefore I would most likely never do a video about that. Sorry I can't help out there. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

@CatspitProductions 11 лет назад

Hello. Thank you very much! I appreciate your support and hello Ecuador! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

@MasterScreenPrints 7 лет назад

man, I wish I would have seen this yesterday. Lol I did some t-shirts and made a mess but only one out of 2 shirts came out good. just the 2 shirts there wasn't that much ink that went through. now that I seen this I'll try on weekend. I need to buy this mix tool.

@CatspitProductions 7 лет назад

Awesome, glad the video will be useful for you. Good luck! Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

@CatspitProductions 12 лет назад

@enernitram76 LOL... Thank you! I’m glad I could help out and educate. That’s what I am here for. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

@samfrito 10 лет назад

Awesome video and YEP white ink on dark garments does make me want to turn off all the lights and have a police light spin as i curse rapidly. Thanks again!

@Rdksounddesign 11 лет назад

I love your videos. Very helpful. My question is this...how high of an off contact for this white ink on black fabric. I have brand new screen, press, and ink but still having trouble.

@halfpriceanddaisydeals 7 лет назад

Great Videos. You always do a great job explaining things. Thank You 1 thing i do is put a hole in the center of the lid. put the lid back on then put the mixer paddle in drill. then i can go a lil faster and hold the bucket with my feet. Usually No mess. lol Have a great day.

@CatspitProductions 7 лет назад

Thank you very much! I'm glad the you are enjoying my videos. You're very welcome. It's my pleasure to help out where I can. That's a great idea. I like it. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

@stevengamble1550 10 лет назад

I thought DTG was a pain, pretreating etc.. but this makes me love my Brother GT 381 a little bit more. Was considering setting up a plastisol transfer paper printing system. Looks like a lot of work to get some shirts going. Video well done.

@CatspitProductions 10 лет назад

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. LOL... yeah I wouldn’t screenprint transfers unless you had a reason. Better to direct print the tee shirts if you have the equipment. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

@janetsanders8871 4 года назад

DTG IS A PAIN and as far as production goes screen printed with plastisol ink is like 5 to 10 times faster once set up. So if u print a big order the dtg would be a nightmare and cost more to do the job. We have both set ups. Only plus I give Dtg is if someone wants like a shirt immediately it can do it well sorta if u got a shirt pretreated or use white shirt

@CatspitProductions 12 лет назад

@corleone50 You’re welcome, it’s my pleasure to help out and share information. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

@shaun9209 9 лет назад

Have you ever tried one strokes new low temp plastisol inks? Just curious what you think of them or if you would give them a try!

@Brew2365 12 лет назад

Hi, again. I used to work for WILFLEX & UNION INKS in the UK as colour Matcher and ink manufacture, my tip for you is, invest in a small. Second hand dough mixer. It will mix that white ink perfectly, and then just repot it again. Take care bud. RICK

@Leadfoot299 12 лет назад

Nice tips! I am very happy with the Excalibur inks. The white is pretty thick but does get better as you work with it. I had some of those "dang it" moments at first but think I have it figured out with your help! The mixing it with the drill is awesome! One question though, is a 156 mesh screen completely out of the question? Specifically, if all I have coated is 156 and have an emergency print run to do would 156 be ok for a short run or is 110 really the highest I should go for white?

@CatspitProductions 12 лет назад

@weenerguy831 Well, you need an industrial black light as opposed to a novelty unit. And exposure is something that is affected by the emulsion you are using, the film positives, the distance from the light source to the screen and even the artwork itself. The age of the bulb can also affect exposure times. You have to do a few tests to determine this for your particular factors and situation. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

@CatspitProductions 10 лет назад

@Gabi Tamas, CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com - Thanks for your support!

@CatspitProductions 10 лет назад

This is a must see #screenprinting video if you're having any troubles printing your white plastisol ink.

@phalceprofit 8 лет назад

I find myself coming back to all these videos every time I have an issue. White has been giving me a headache recently. Lots of pigment getting stuck in the mesh (160). Still dialing in my reducer ratio. Thank you again for the great videos!

@CatspitProductions 8 лет назад

That's awesome, thanks for letting me know. You're very welcome ;) Try a 125/70 screen or even a 110/80 if possible. Then use a nice straight and sharp 60 durometer squeegee. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

@phalceprofit 8 лет назад

CatspitProductions That's what I was thinking. Thank you!

@CatspitProductions 8 лет назад

My pleasure to help out where I can :)

@boomerbabe481 12 лет назад

Get some Rubbermaid mesh type shelf liner to place under the bucket. Will help to keep it from slipping. Thank you for this video.

@CatspitProductions 11 лет назад

I suggest not using it on high opacity white inks. But you can use it on other ink especially strongly pigmented ones like black, navy, maroon, etc... Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

@CatspitProductions 10 лет назад

Yes, you can totally do that. Just make sure the discharge is fully discharged first. I actually use a special 125/70 screen with thin mesh instead of 110/80. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

@CatspitProductions 12 лет назад

@tomkat410 Ah so you know that heating the pallets will gel the ink on contact and often gives a much different look to the print surface, yes? And the ink tends to stay on top of the fabric due to the gelling. While this may give you some better opacity it may also cause the ink to semi cure in the mesh making it necessary to clean the mesh out every now and then. It may also cause print durability issues. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

@CatspitProductions 12 лет назад

@gizmo33rd No problem, my pleasure. I wipe the ink off with my gloved hand and then I use an empty ink bucket with solvent in it to wash it off. A brush with nice loose and flexible bristles hleps too. Thanks for the support! ☠

@CatspitProductions 12 лет назад

@Yerokian Yes but the ink is designed by the manufacturer to be printed with high opacity and relative ease. You have to remember there is a little bit of physics involved in that the ink actually sheers from the squeegee action. Simply making the white ink “print easier” with reducer will work in some cases I’m sure but it will not perform to the best of its abilities. You will be better off learning how to use the ink properly out of the bucket. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

@shivindersharma1523 9 лет назад

thanks bro its a nice experience

@CatspitProductions 9 лет назад

Shivinder Sharma You're very welcome. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

@rich4259 12 лет назад

love your videos. I am new to screen printing so I am making plenty of mistakes. lol. I've made all my equipment like light table and print press. My biggest problem is getting good color seperations. I am using photoshop and illustrator for my images but it still doesn't separate quite right. Is there a way to get the color seps without using a $3000 program?Thanks again your videos are the best.

@redinkprintingrip7302 11 лет назад

HI Jonathan i have a question, i hope i'm clear; so i want to know if i leave my paint mixer out and then can i put it again the next day on my gallon plastisol ink to mix it or should i have to clean it every time i put it into the gallon to mix my plastisol ink?

@CatspitProductions 12 лет назад

On the Catspit website’s Print Supplies page! Use the discount promo codes. LOL... Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

@Evilemanon01 10 лет назад

I don't know if I added this question but. would you say it would be a good idea to use the roller frame setup to rescreen metal frames or wood frames?

@Xix305 12 лет назад

the dislike its some one that tryed it and broke his wrist in the process LOL....... ,,,,awesome video by the way !.. thanks for sharing all your videos,,,

@CatspitProductions 12 лет назад

@gizmo33rd You’re welcome; it’s my pleasure to help out in any way. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠

@CatspitProductions 11 лет назад

I was about to reply and saw your next comment ;) Thanks much for watching and dropping me a note. ☠

@ExiledMethodTV 12 лет назад

"Hey I have to mix this ink it's really dangerous - wanna do it with me?" Haha Good video tho man, you really know you're stuff. I always learn something new even though I print tons of shirts everyday

@hunterkiller002 11 лет назад

ok so I bought some ryonet no bull white...its been mixed for about an hour and its still sticking to my screens horribly... is that normal? I used to use speedball white and it worked great as far as rinsing out. is there anything I should add to the ink or could it just be too cold?

@HiramJuarbe 11 лет назад

My white is too bumpy and rough textured. I mixed it but i think i will reduce it, even thou you recommend not to reduce it. Can a screen wash or press wash like Albatross D-Grader "Albatross D-Grade Biodegradable Screen Wash" be used to smooth the ink and still use it for print or is it only for cleaning, not reducing. Thanks always Jon.

@CatspitProductions 11 лет назад

Nice! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

@Jonnycuttcorners 12 лет назад

Hey I have a question right now all I have is a black light and it's burning a screen right now as we speak but how long do u figure it would take with just one black light 18" tube to burn an image?? I plan on getting a few and creating a box but until then this is how I think I'm gonna do it because I only have nights to do this. Any info would be greatly appreciated thanks

@MaximRecoil 8 лет назад

I've never tried adding a reducer to white ink, but in cases where you plan to print-flash-print anyway, it would probably work fine. Even with the decreased opacity from the reducer, I bet it would still come out bright white after a print-flash-print, plus it would be a thinner, softer-hand print than doing the same thing with the full-strength white ink.

@CatspitProductions 8 лет назад

+MaximRecoil No I disagree 100%. Adding a reducer to white inks, which are normally high opacity inks, will change the ink flow characteristics and reduce the opacity. If you add too much it's not ink anymore, it's reducer. Reducer is not ink. So if you reduce an HO white ink you will have to print much more of it to get the same opacity as you could with less ink if you had not done that. So it would actually end up in a thicker not so white, white. You never want to add a reducer to white inks in my professional opinion. It defeats the purpose of the white ink which often times is way more expensive than standard inks due to it's need to be opaque. If you're white ink is too thick like plaster, then something is wrong. It should be like creamy, smooth toothpaste. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

@mastergraphicsnyc4640 5 лет назад

Newbie here Just got my set-up for printing. I hope to learn from

@CatspitProductions 5 лет назад

Cool, glad you found me. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

@CatspitProductions 11 лет назад

I think what you need to do is use a lower mesh count like 100 or 125. A 230 for plastisol inks would only be appropriate if the ink were process or perhaps very thin like a black ink might be. Also use a 70 durometer squeegee that is new, clean with a sharp edge. Also make sure you press settings are set properly like off contact and screen angle. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

@kinggreen4638 5 лет назад

I have something that might help. Put the bucket on the floor. Press your feet against it as tight as possible and then mix. Just like mixing cement or stucco. Great video

@CatspitProductions 5 лет назад

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video. Yeah I actually did that. Then I lost my grip on the bucket and made a mess of my sneakers... LOL. But if you can hang on to that sucker, you're good to go ;) Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

@GoRealaMuzikEnt 11 лет назад

Hey catspit, I've printed over 100shirts with reg speedball fabric ink an they came out great. I haven't printed in about 4months and I've bought a diff type of ink. Plasti ink an everytime I print I just can't get that smooth print. All my screens are 280mesh tho. The ink just seems to be too thick for me to get it through the screen nicely. And I've noticed it gets caked up on the underside of the screen and the more I print, the worst the prints turn out. I'm need some advice ASAP. LR

@bloggerraizada 7 лет назад

Thanks

@CatspitProductions 7 лет назад

You're welcome. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

@PulizRecordsMgmt 10 лет назад

Question: What off-contact would you say is optimal for printing white on black?

@user-he4dl6vs7c 7 лет назад

Thank you for sharing! Great job! In your opinion screen printing white colour in black shirts, it s better the water based white, or plastisol ink? i will check more videos from you, but i wanted to learn how to avoid "blur" whites.... i usually put the shirt in the oven after the printing on 130 degrees celsius (270 fahrenheit) to stabilize....i don t know if that is the problem...

@CatspitProductions 7 лет назад

Thank you! You're very welcome. Neither ink is "better." It's a preference in the final print result. But plastisol is easier to learn with. I have a video about "increasing print clarity" you can search for in my uploads. That should help you out. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

@andrewwww14729 5 лет назад

Help how do I get the best texture of even flat surface,no ink sticking up. And a proper cured texture. Do you have to heat it up to look shiny or basic cure where the paint hards .

@CatspitProductions 5 лет назад

Be sure your off contact is not too high. Try a higher mesh count and/or a different ink. With a proper setup and flood and stroke the ink should be relatively smooth on it's own. If you want it o be glossy you may need to use a different ink or an additive possibly. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

@ammobyalex 10 лет назад

I had a question about mesh count for screens. All i have are 110 mesh screen. is that still going to be okay to work with for multi color prints and white ink?

@toddcruz9947 6 лет назад

I have looked a few different places and was wondering if you have had problems with the white ink cracking after a couple washes? Is there a way to prevent this? I have bought your black ink and It works perfectly! Is your white ink just as reliable? I want to put out only the best products! Thanks!

@CatspitProductions 6 лет назад

Hello Todd! That usually means the plastisol ink was not cured correctly. Black plastisol ink and white plastisol ink are 2 totally different animals. White will be more difficult to print and cure properly. If you cure the white plastisol ink correctly, it will out last the shirt itself usually. No cracking or flaking. I have shirts over 10 years old that still have perfect prints on them. They're in my showroom now ;) Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

@CatspitProductions 11 лет назад

I’m not sure about that. You’ll have to do some research on that depending on the particular result you desire. Thanks much for watching and dropping me a note. ☠

@javajoefoe 6 лет назад

Thanks for all the informative vids... One question; How to clean the paint mixer after stirring the ink to a creamy consistency?

@CatspitProductions 6 лет назад

You have to clean it by hand with a rag, brush or stick it in a small bucket with solvent. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

@javajoefoe 6 лет назад

Thank You!

@CatspitProductions 6 лет назад

You're welcome!

@steamedrabbit8366 4 года назад

Hey, I'm late to the party here, but on the off chance you see this; do you have any tips/advice on trying to print small relatively detailed designs in white plastisol? Specifically I'm talking about a brand logo.

@CatspitProductions 4 года назад

Most all of my videos are still relevant in reference to the information they can provide ;) So I'm still here after 10 years on RU-vid. Unfortunately there's no tips for that I know of. White ink usually does not like to print well through small text or details on higher mesh counts. You may have to print/flash/print to get it to look decent. Just try not to print too much ink that way. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

@Ph0t0bug 10 лет назад

So I have an idea for your mixing problem... (sorry if someone already mentioned this) If you get a 2x4 and clamp it vertical to a work bench, or put it in a vice, then you can get a couple of large pipe clamps, available at most hardware stores, and clamp the bucket to the 2x4 you can save a bunch of stress on your hands and arms from holding the bucket in place. Just an idea. BTW: Great videos! Just subscribed. Look forward to more.

@CatspitProductions 10 лет назад

Certainly, you could totally set up a jig to hold the bucket. Excellent idea. I was alone when I made the video but when I am printing I often have a helper nearby. I probably would not mix ink all alone in reality ;) Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

@CatspitProductions 10 лет назад

Thanks for subscribing!! That means a lot to me and I appreciate your support!!

@CatspitProductions 11 лет назад

I think I understand. If you can keep the mixer part away from collecting dirt and debris on it then yes, you can leave ink on it and just reuse it, especially if you use it often. I have one for white I always use and I put it inside a plastic bag to store. Now and then I get a new bag to use and it’s fine. Make sure to scrape excess ink off the mixer though. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

@CatspitProductions 12 лет назад

Once in a while when I want to cream up the ink before printing or when the plasticizer starts to separate. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

@cadillacmonte336 11 лет назад

What inks hav shine and soft to the touch

@bloggerraizada 7 лет назад

Hi Greetings, well it's really great to watch your video's , these really help a lot. Well I am new to plastisol inks. I have a query kindly help. I was working on a 3 colour job using 160 mesh but unfortunately the ink is not flowing out of the mesh....I don't know what to do, I diluted the ink but it's not working.

@CatspitProductions 7 лет назад

Hello there! If you are flashing on press during printing it may be semi curing the inks in the screens. You have to allow the flashed printed ink to cool and allow the pallet to cool. Otherwise the heat can semi cure ink in the mesh clogging it. That's my guess from here. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

@CatspitProductions 10 лет назад

Sure you can do that. It can work well if you work out all the details. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

@lindaramirez5296 9 лет назад

ok, mix well, 110 mess, soft squeegee. what would i need to clean up?

@lukereeby8566 5 лет назад

i have 158 screens made up , have to make up about twenty shirts with white plastisol? any advice as i havent used plastisol before. And thee permaset supercover white water based doesnt come out great for me on black shirts

@CatspitProductions 5 лет назад

Well it's hard to give general tips but use the lowest mesh count possible for the design and a 60 durometer squeegee. Be sure to use some off contact and finesse your flood and stroke to get the maximum coverage. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

@CatspitProductions 10 лет назад

Yes it will be fine as long as you do not have any halftones or very fine detail. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

@CatspitProductions 12 лет назад

@CRYPTJLU Thank you very much! I'm happy to help out and I'm glad I can be of assistance. Feel free to ask questions anytime good luck. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

@12kickz 12 лет назад

can i point my heatgun to it till its hot and creamy?

@adnieleinda 12 лет назад

hey where can buy ink for cheap?

@3mtex 12 лет назад

@CatspitProductions i just want a black shirt. with my logo on it. how much would you say? i live in Mesa.

@chriswang1173 4 года назад

Thank you for the lesson! What does “”off contact” mean in your context? Thank you!

@CatspitProductions 4 года назад

You're very welcome. You'll probably want to check out my other videos about off contact. It's the distance between the screen and the substrate on pallet. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

@lipadakotweng4629 11 лет назад

NEED HELP!, I use 100mesh silkscreen, my white plastisol ink always clogs in some areas of the holes of the screen, I can only do 1 good print on dark shirt, I have to wash the plastisol ink that clogs with water spray for the next print because it won't go off for the next print, I will only get more clogs on my screen.

@Ph0t0bug 10 лет назад

Sadly I have to do any mixing on my own... I work out of my home shop by myself... I did have another couple of questions. 1. Is there a time when you should thin the ink and 2. What about doing silk screening on wood. Sorry... Really just starting to get into doing stuff for other people andI have an "order" for some table tops.

@CatspitProductions 10 лет назад

I hear you ;) Been there done that. I tend not to thin any inks. But you can thin darker more pigmented inks for printing through higher mesh counts on white. Sure you can print wood. You just have to work out the details and the inks depending on how it will be printed.

@lfecustom9474 5 лет назад

great video. so How long can Plastisol Ink sit on a screen while screening? my water base ink dries out in minutes right after my first screening on a black t-shirt.

@CatspitProductions 5 лет назад

Thank you! Plastisol ink does not "dry" until it is heat cured. You can leave it on the screen for as long as you are printing that job. You should try some of the water based inks I sell on my ecommerce site. They have a slow drying time and when you back flood, you should have no issues at all. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

@lfecustom9474 5 лет назад

@@CatspitProductions Will definitely buy some of in a next few days or so as well as a 20x24 screen. you wouldnt custom burned images onto them by any chance?

@CatspitProductions 5 лет назад

@@lfecustom9474 Thanks, I appreciate the opportunity. No I do not make screens or film, sorry. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

@muhammedelbeihairy9564 10 лет назад

i need to know if i mix the ink with water or not ?? and in which degree to use heat press ? thx

@CatspitProductions 10 лет назад

Muhammed Elbeihairy No, never mix water with plastisol inks. Plastisol inks need to reach at least 330 degrees F through the entire ink layer. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

@jasonenz4238 6 лет назад

Hold the gallon bucket in place with my feet, long shaft on my drill mixer, two hands on drill, can get up to full speed on the drill...makes it like "super hero" easy to print.

@CatspitProductions 6 лет назад

Yes, you totally can do that. I actually did that making the video and lost my grip on the bucket. I made a little mess... LOL ;) Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/

@3mtex 12 лет назад

do u do them ? how much?

@CatspitProductions 12 лет назад

LOL, yes you can and I have but once it got loose on me and spun ink on my sneakers. They were ruined :( So these days I tend to hold it away from me and work very slow. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠

@gnanaprakashjp6219 6 лет назад

Where can we store the ink+reducer ? When we store in plastic bottles the bottle is becoming thin slowly?so where should we store?

@CatspitProductions 6 лет назад

I'm not sure. My product would not do that. Maybe you need an industrial bucket. Thanks for watching. Probably less than that but still... ;) Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/

@CatspitProductions 11 лет назад

Not sure what you mean. See CatspitScreenPrintSupply online for Catspit tested and approved screen printing products. Thanks much for watching and dropping me a note. ☠