How to Create Even and Crisp Print Edges with Low Temperature Ink One major issue to overcome when screen printing is creating uneven ink edges. The edges of your ink might be fuzzy if a step in the screen printing process is not followed properly. We have listed five ways to guarantee a beautiful and […]
How to Screen Print with Low Temperature Glow-in-the-Dark Ink Adding specialty inks to your screen print shop can help you stand out among the competition. Specifically, Glow-in-the-dark ink, will add an interesting, unique, and fun element to your shop! This type of ink is perfect for fire fighting, mining, and traffic safety gear, toys and […]
8 Tips for Applying Emulsion What is Emulsion?! Applying emulsion is a crucial part of the screen printing process. Emulsion is a light sensitive chemical that blocks screen printing ink from being printed on the fabric where it isn’t needed. This allows for clean line work. How does it work? Emulsion is hardened onto a […]
How to Screen Print Four Color Process with Low Temperature Ink Four color process screen printing is a color separation system where the image is separated into cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. These four colors form a photo-realistic print reproducing the original color image. Screen printers are able to achieve this due to the fact […]
Solutions to all of your screen printing problems are here now that we developed Fusion 180° low cure temperature ink. The ink cures from 240°F to 260°F for through the dryer or with a flash depending on the ink deposit and the type of garment you are printing on.The ink can print on virtually […]
Artwork is one of the most important factors of screen-printing. In order to create breathtaking prints that your customers will love use high quality art. Misprints can occur, even at experienced shops, however there are ways to avoid them with high resolution art to keep your prints crisp and clear. Tip #1: Make Clear Guidelines […]
Introduction Printing on a tri-blend shirt can bring difficulties for any screen printer. Screen printers need to know how to print on this substrate, as they are becoming a popular item in the fashion industry. Following our guide will enable you to print on a tri-blend without running into any challenges. The Basics Tri-blend t-shirts […]
The “vintage” or “distressed” look is becoming increasingly popular, as more and more people want a cozy feel with a subtle look to their garments. Understanding how to achieve this trendy look with Fusion 180° Ink is simple by following this guideline. Substrates for Vintage Prints The perfect substrate for a vintage print would be […]
Specialty Fusion 180° Ink is easy to work with if you follow our simple tips and tricks. We offer metallic ink, shimmer ink, puff ink, and glow in the dark ink. All of our inks are biodegradable and work on all fabrics. Fusion 180° Specialty Ink 1-Metallic Metallic ink. Our foil grade metallic ink comes […]
One of the biggest challenge in the screen printing process is developing art into film positives. Carefully following a specific digital process and paying attention to detail is the answer. Preparing your digital image, separating your colors, adding registration and center crop lines, and using the proper materials will enable you to create an opaque […]