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Choosing a Stencil System

Choosing a Stencil System

Sizing Up Stencil Systems Article Author: Heather B. Fried Publication Name: PrintwearPublication Date: 03/01/2010 As the digital era furthers its reaches to touch and transform more aspects of everyday life,...

Choosing a Stencil System

Sizing Up Stencil Systems Article Author: Heather B. Fried Publication Name: PrintwearPublication Date: 03/01/2010 As the digital era furthers its reaches to touch and transform more aspects of everyday life,...

Building Thick Film Stencils

Building Thick Film Stencils

Building Thick Film Stencils for High Density Printing Recently we've received numerous inquiries regarding producing very thick stencils used to print a special effect referred to as "high density printing."...

Building Thick Film Stencils

Building Thick Film Stencils for High Density Printing Recently we've received numerous inquiries regarding producing very thick stencils used to print a special effect referred to as "high density printing."...

How To Coat A Screen With Emulsion

How To Coat A Screen With Emulsion

by Douglas Grigar Download Full PDF Article... Printwear's annual how-to issue is a great resource to keep on hand year-round to refer to as you enhance your garment printing business....

How To Coat A Screen With Emulsion

by Douglas Grigar Download Full PDF Article... Printwear's annual how-to issue is a great resource to keep on hand year-round to refer to as you enhance your garment printing business....

Direct Emulsion Troubleshooting Checklist

Direct Emulsion Troubleshooting Checklist

Problem Possible Cause Solution Poor definition (edge sharpness) or "sawtoothing" (irregular printing edge) Poor contact during exposure Check vacuum Underexposure Perform Step Wedge Test Light scattering Use dyed fabric Insufficient...

Direct Emulsion Troubleshooting Checklist

Problem Possible Cause Solution Poor definition (edge sharpness) or "sawtoothing" (irregular printing edge) Poor contact during exposure Check vacuum Underexposure Perform Step Wedge Test Light scattering Use dyed fabric Insufficient...

CDF Direct-Film Troubleshooting Checklist

CDF Direct-Film Troubleshooting Checklist

Problem Possible Cause Solution Stencil peels or washes away during washout Underexposure Perform a Step Wedge Test Poor fabric preparation Degrease steel & metalized polyester, abrade & degrease synthetics Residual...

CDF Direct-Film Troubleshooting Checklist

Problem Possible Cause Solution Stencil peels or washes away during washout Underexposure Perform a Step Wedge Test Poor fabric preparation Degrease steel & metalized polyester, abrade & degrease synthetics Residual...

Sawtoothing & How To Avoid It

Sawtoothing & How To Avoid It

Sawtoothing & How To Avoid It Sawtoothing is the term used to describe an irregular, un-sharp printing edge. For any given fabric, edge sharpness or definition can be improved by...

Sawtoothing & How To Avoid It

Sawtoothing & How To Avoid It Sawtoothing is the term used to describe an irregular, un-sharp printing edge. For any given fabric, edge sharpness or definition can be improved by...