Serigrafia

Serigrafia: la tua guida ai materiali per la serigrafia

Screen Print: Your Complete Guide to Screen Printing Supplies

Introduzione

Hi! I’m here to help you learn all about stampa serigrafica. This fun way to make magliette 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

Cos'è la serigrafia?

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

  • Magliette
  • Felpe con cappuccio
  • Carta
  • Wood
  • Metallo
  • 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. Inks
  2. Inchiostro plastisol – great for shirts
  3. Inchiostro a base d'acqua – eco-friendly
  4. inchiostro di scarico – for dark fabrics

Suggerimento professionale: Check out our premium plastisol inks for professional results.

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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. Attrezzatura per l'essiccazione
  6. Heat gun
  7. Essiccatore flash
  8. Essiccatore a nastro trasportatore

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. Scelta dell'inchiostros
  6. Plastisol (76% prefer)
  7. Water-based options
  8. Special effects inks

For Art Prints

  1. Fine Detail Work
  2. 230+ mesh count
  3. Inchiostri a base d'acqua
  4. Good registration

Apparecchiature avanzate

Separazione dei colori

  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

Guida alla risoluzione dei problemi

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

Considerazioni ambientali

Opzioni ecologiche

  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. Automazione
  4. Color matching
  5. Sustainable Practices
  6. Inchiostri ecologici
  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. Effetti speciali

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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