Screen Print: Your Complete Guide to Screen Printing Supplies

Introducción

Hi! I’m here to help you learn all about serigrafía. This fun way to make camisetas 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

¿Qué es la serigrafía?

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

• camisetas
• Sudaderas con capucha
• Papel
• Wood
• Metal
• Glass

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. Tintas
2. Tinta plastisol – great for shirts
3. Tinta a base de agua – eco-friendly
4. Tinta de descarga – for dark fabrics

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Essential Equipment

Printing Tools

1. Squeegees
2. Different sizes needed
3. Durometer (hardness) matters
4. Keep them clean
5. Emulsion Items
6. Photo emulsion
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. Equipo de secado
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. Elección de tintas
6. Plastisol (76% prefer)
7. Water-based options
8. Special effects inks

For Art Prints

1. Fine Detail Work
2. 230+ mesh count
3. Tintas a base de agua
4. Good registration

Equipamiento avanzado

Color Separation

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

Troubleshooting Guide

Common Problems

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

Consideraciones medioambientales

Opciones ecológicas

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

Tendencias futuras

Industry Development

1. Digital Integration
2. Hybrid systems
3. Automation
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. Efectos especiales

Maintenance Tips

Daily Care

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

Monthly Tasks

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