Screen Print: Your Complete Guide to Screen Printing Supplies

Introduction

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

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

• เสื้อยืด
• เสื้อฮู้ด
• Paper
• ไม้
• โลหะ
• กระจก

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. หมึก
2. หมึกพลาสติซอล – great for shirts
3. หมึกพิมพ์ชนิดน้ำ – eco-friendly
4. Discharge ink – for dark fabrics

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Essential Equipment

Printing Tools

1. ไม้ปาดน้ำ
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. อุปกรณ์การอบแห้ง
6. Heat gun
7. เครื่องอบผ้าแบบแฟลช
8. เครื่องอบแห้งแบบสายพาน

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. ตัวเลือกหมึกส
6. Plastisol (76% prefer)
7. Water-based options
8. Special effects inks

For Art Prints

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

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Color Separation

1. CMYK Procesส
2. Four-color printing
3. Halftone dots
4. Color matching
5. Special Effectส
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 Issueส
2. Bleeding
3. Not covering
4. Drying in screen
5. Emulsion Problemส
6. Won’t wash out
7. Breaks down
8. Under exposure

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Eco-Friendly Options

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

Future Trends

Industry Development

1. Digital Integration
2. Hybrid systems
3. Automation
4. Color matching
5. Sustainable Practiceส
6. Eco inks
7. การรีไซเคิล
8. Water reduction

Resources and Learning

Getting Help

1. Online Communitieส
2. Local Classeส
3. Supplier Support

Practice Projects

1. Simple Designส
2. Color Tests
3. Special Effects

Maintenance Tips

Daily Care

1. Clean Screenส
2. Check Equipment
3. Organize Supplieส

Monthly Tasks

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