{"id":6745,"date":"2025-05-08T03:44:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T07:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/?p=6745"},"modified":"2025-05-08T03:44:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T07:44:11","slug":"fluorescent-ink-for-screen-printing-a-simple-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/en_gb\/fluorescent-ink-for-screen-printing-a-simple-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Fluorescent Ink for Screen Printing: A Simple Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-fluorescent-plastisol-ink\">What is Fluorescent Plastisol Ink?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fluorescent plastisol ink<\/strong> makes prints that glow extra bright. It&#8217;s special ink that has tiny glowing bits in it. When you print with it, your designs really pop! These inks work great on t-shirts and other fabric items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#what-is-fluorescent-plastisol-ink\">What is Fluorescent Plastisol Ink?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#main-types-of-fluorescent-colors-we-use\">Main Types of Fluorescent Colors We Use:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#getting-ready-to-print\">Getting Ready to Print<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#best-mesh-counts-to-use\">Best Mesh Counts to Use:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-print-step-by-step\">How to Print Step by Step<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#fixing-common-problems\">Fixing Common Problems<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#when-ink-isnt-bright-enough\">When Ink Isn&#8217;t Bright Enough<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#when-color-isnt-even\">When Color Isn&#8217;t Even<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#cool-effects-you-can-make\">Cool Effects You Can Make<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#important-numbers-to-remember\">Important Numbers to Remember<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#safety-first\">Safety First<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#save-money-tips\">Save Money Tips<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#washing-and-care\">Washing and Care<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#storage-tips\">Storage Tips<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#quick-tips-for-success\">Quick Tips for Success<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"main-types-of-fluorescent-colors-we-use\">Main Types of Fluorescent Colors We Use:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pink<\/strong> &#8211; Super bright and fun<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Green<\/strong> &#8211; Glows like neon signs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Orange<\/strong> &#8211; Really stands out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yellow<\/strong> &#8211; Bright as sunshine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blue<\/strong> &#8211; Cool and bright<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/en_gb\/product\/screen-printing-fluorescent-green-plastisol-ink-chjt-1804\/\">Internal link: Check our green ink options<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"getting-ready-to-print\">Getting Ready to Print<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start, get these things ready:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>screen<\/strong> with the right mesh count<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>squeegee<\/strong> that&#8217;s clean and sharp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>White underbase<\/strong> ink<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your favorite <strong>fluorescent ink<\/strong> colors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean <strong>workspace<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Test fabric<\/strong> pieces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-mesh-counts-to-use\">Best Mesh Counts to Use:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>83-110 mesh for super bright colors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>156-180 mesh when you need fine details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-print-step-by-step\">How to Print Step by Step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clean your screen<\/strong> really well<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Put down white ink<\/strong> first &#8211; this makes colors pop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flash dry<\/strong> at 220-250\u00b0F<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Print fluorescent ink<\/strong> evenly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cure<\/strong> at 320-330\u00b0F to make it last<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/en_gb\/product\/screen-printing-fluorescent-pink-plastisol-ink-chjt-1806\/\">Internal link: See our pink ink collection<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fixing-common-problems\">Fixing Common Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-ink-isnt-bright-enough\">When Ink Isn&#8217;t Bright Enough<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Try these fixes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a <strong>lower mesh count<\/strong> screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put down <strong>more ink<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make your <strong>white underbase<\/strong> thicker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your <strong>curing temperature<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-color-isnt-even\">When Color Isn&#8217;t Even<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do these things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press your <strong>squeegee<\/strong> harder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mix your ink better<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep screen tension at 20-25 N\/cm\u00b2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean your screen more often<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cool-effects-you-can-make\">Cool Effects You Can Make<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Make your prints special by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mixing colors<\/strong> to create new ones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using <strong>patterns<\/strong> that glow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making <strong>fades<\/strong> from light to dark<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adding <strong>sparkle<\/strong> effects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/en_gb\/product\/screen-printing-fluorescent-blue-plastisol-ink-chjt-1805\/\">Internal link: View our blue ink options<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"important-numbers-to-remember\">Important Numbers to Remember<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>What to Check<\/th><th>Best Numbers<\/th><th>Why It Matters<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Cure heat<\/td><td>320-330\u00b0F<\/td><td>Makes ink last<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flash dry<\/td><td>220-250\u00b0F<\/td><td>Helps layers stick<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ink thickness<\/td><td>25-30 microns<\/td><td>Perfect coverage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Storage time<\/td><td>1 year<\/td><td>Keeps ink good<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"safety-first\">Safety First<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay safe while printing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wear <strong>gloves<\/strong> to protect hands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep good <strong>air flow<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep ink away from food areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean spills right away<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear old clothes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use eye protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"save-money-tips\">Save Money Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Smart ways to save:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Buy ink in <strong>big containers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Store ink <strong>the right way<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use just enough <strong>white underbase<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test on cheap fabric first<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep screens clean<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mix similar colors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"washing-and-care\">Washing and Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your customers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wash prints in <strong>cold water<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn shirts <strong>inside out<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skip harsh soaps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep out of hot dryers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iron on reverse side<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hang dry when possible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"storage-tips\">Storage Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep your ink good:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Store in a <strong>cool place<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep away from <strong>sunlight<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close lids <strong>tight<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Label everything<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check dates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stir before using<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quick-tips-for-success\">Quick Tips for Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do test prints first<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep workspace clean<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check temperatures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mix inks well<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take your time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep learning new tricks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Following these easy steps helps make great fluorescent prints every time. Start with small projects and work up to bigger ones as you learn. Soon you&#8217;ll be making awesome glowing designs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/\u8367\u5149-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Fluorescent Ink\" class=\"wp-image-6747\" title=\"plastisol inks\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/\u8367\u5149-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/\u8367\u5149-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/\u8367\u5149-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/\u8367\u5149-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/\u8367\u5149-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/\u8367\u5149-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/\u8367\u5149-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/\u8367\u5149.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>plastisol inks<\/figcaption><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Fluorescent Plastisol Ink? Fluorescent plastisol ink makes prints that glow extra bright. It&#8217;s special ink that has tiny glowing bits in it. When you print with it, your designs really pop! These inks work great on t-shirts and other fabric items. 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