those that screen themselves list equipment/setup

November 26, 2012 @ 03:59 PM

touchdowntodd

Post: 583

Join Date: Oct 2012

Location: Milwaukee, WI

weighing my options on screening myself vs paying for it to be done ...

if i go my own route ill be lookin for the best value in equipment, etc .. .

what press you usin? what dryer (if any)? what software and machines for makin screens? etc

thanks ... atleast this is info we should be able to all share .. ive been lookin at 4 vs 6 color presses

fukasignature.com ... glad we have these back tho

November 28, 2012 @ 05:13 AM

touchdowntodd

Post: 583

Join Date: Oct 2012

Location: Milwaukee, WI

bump ...

fukasignature.com ... glad we have these back tho

December 4, 2012 @ 06:38 AM

_dreos

Post: 7

Join Date: Dec 2012

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Screen printing is an art of itself. If you dont have any experience with printing I would suggest taking a class before buying any equipment you plan on using to produce your own line. It takes a while to get down a good stroke and you dont want to be selling terrible printed products with your brands insignia.

Printing can be very rewarding and if you think you have the passion for it then I would definitely look into it.

One piece of advice, when shopping for equipment go with a used brand name printer instead of one of those "deals" you see online for a brand new press, dryer, etc.. all in 1 packages.

Those machines aren't great, do some research online, find printing community's like this and dont be afraid to ask questions.

Good Luck!

The Pros & Cons Clothing Co. 3019 S. Flower St. Los Angeles CA 90007 http://pncla.com

December 4, 2012 @ 02:57 PM

touchdowntodd

Post: 583

Join Date: Oct 2012

Location: Milwaukee, WI

thanks man .. just tryin to learn here

fukasignature.com ... glad we have these back tho

December 18, 2012 @ 07:42 AM

thestruggle

Post: 129

Join Date: Dec 2012

weighing my options on screening myself vs paying for it to be done ...

if i go my own route ill be lookin for the best value in equipment, etc .. .

what press you usin? what dryer (if any)? what software and machines for makin screens? etc

thanks ... atleast this is info we should be able to all share .. ive been lookin at 4 vs 6 color presses

I worked in a screen printing shop, the hours are long. The building you do it in will be very hot. You have to stand for several hours a day. Screen printing is a separate business than a clothing line. If you really really want to print yourself I recommend plastisol transfers. Look into them, but I recommend a local screen printer. If you don't want to go local use D & D Screen Printing. D & D printed Pink Dolphin before they chose to print on their own. They understand what brands what, and know how to source it.

http://dndscreenprinting.com/
http://www.spot98.net/custom/custom-iron-on-transfers.html