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Serigrafi: Din guide til forsyninger til serigrafi

Screen Print: Your Complete Guide to Screen Printing Supplies

Introduktion

Hi! I’m here to help you learn all about Serigrafi. This fun way to make t-shirts and other cool stuff isn’t hard when you know what to do. Let’s start with the basics and work our way up!

Getting Started with Screen Printing

Hvad er serigrafi?

Screen printing puts ink on things through a mesh screen. It’s like making a stamp, but better! You can print on:

  • T-shirts
  • Hættetrøjer
  • Paper
  • Træ
  • Metal
  • Glas

Basic Supplies You Need

  1. Screens and Mesh
  2. Wood or metal frames
  3. Different mesh counts:
  • 110 for thick ink
  • 156 for regular shirts
  • 230+ for fine details
  1. Blæk
  2. Plastisol-blæk – great for shirts
  3. Vandbaseret blæk – eco-friendly
  4. Discharge ink – for dark fabrics

Pro Tip: Check out our premium plastisol inks for professional results.

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Essential Equipment

Printing Tools

  1. Rabbere
  2. Different sizes needed
  3. Durometer (hardness) matters
  4. Keep them clean
  5. Emulsion Items
  6. Fotoemulsion
  7. Scoop coater
  8. Exposure unit

Setup Equipment

  1. Printing Press
  2. Single color to start
  3. Multi-color when ready
  4. Table clamps
  5. Tørringsudstyr
  6. Heat gun
  7. Flash dryer
  8. Conveyor dryer

Choosing the Right Supplies

For T-Shirt Printing

  1. Mesh Selection
  2. 156-200 most common
  3. Lower for white ink
  4. Higher for details
  5. Valg af blæks
  6. Plastisol (76% prefer)
  7. Water-based options
  8. Special effects inks

For Art Prints

  1. Fine Detail Work
  2. 230+ mesh count
  3. Vandbaseret blæk
  4. Good registration

Avanceret udstyr

Farveadskillelse

  1. CMYK Process
  2. Four-color printing
  3. Halftone dots
  4. Color matching
  5. Special Effects
  6. Glitter inks
  7. Puff blæk
  8. Metallic finishes

Cost Saving Tips

Smart Shopping

  1. Clean screens (40% savings)
  2. Bulk ink purchases
  3. Equipment maintenance
  4. DIY where possible

Efficiency Tips

  1. Plan print runs
  2. Mix custom colors
  3. Save unused ink
  4. Reclaim screens

Fejlfindingsvejledning

Almindelige problemer

  1. Ink Issues
  2. Bleeding
  3. Not covering
  4. Drying in screen
  5. Emulsion Problems
  6. Won’t wash out
  7. Breaks down
  8. Under exposure

Miljømæssige overvejelser

Miljøvenlige muligheder

  1. Water-Based Inks
  2. 22% yearly growth
  3. Less pollution
  4. Better feel
  5. Energy Saving
  6. LED exposure units
  7. Solar power options
  8. Efficient dryers
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Industry Development

  1. Digital Integration
  2. Hybrid systems
  3. Automatisering
  4. Color matching
  5. Sustainable Practices
  6. Eco inks
  7. Recycling
  8. Water reduction

Resources and Learning

Getting Help

  1. Online Communities
  2. Local Classes
  3. Supplier Support

Practice Projects

  1. Simple Designs
  2. Color Tests
  3. Specialeffekter

Maintenance Tips

Daily Care

  1. Clean Screens
  2. Check Equipment
  3. Organize Supplies

Monthly Tasks

  1. Deep Clean
  2. Equipment Check
  3. Supply Inventory

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