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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2015 12:54:50 GMT
Anyone know a good forum or place where I can ask screen printing related questions and get professional answers? I can't seem to find anywhere.
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Post by someonesbrain on Jul 1, 2015 12:59:26 GMT
There are some members here who do screen printing themselves. Federation of Ideas ( sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ ) will surely help you out. |
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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on Jul 1, 2015 13:02:14 GMT
yup, feel free to ask me any questions via PM or start a thread on the "Art Creation Board" or you can go to www.t-shirtforums.com/edit: oops like you already did that. feel free (you or anyone else) to ask away and I'll try as best as I can to answer |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2015 7:57:43 GMT
Thanks for the offer fed but looking for uk based as also have queries on supplies. I'm looking for art printing not tees.
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Post by hunter007 on Jul 2, 2015 8:55:11 GMT
A while back i had plans to build a screen press, Purchased all the components , but that was as far as it got, mainly due to wife moaning at me to sort the garden. I found this video good help, this is the one i am going to be building, (oneday) here is the plans , if interested printingplans.com/ |
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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on Jul 2, 2015 11:47:08 GMT
Thanks for the offer fed but looking for uk based as also have queries on supplies. I'm looking for art printing not tees. t-shirt forum will also answer questions on printing on paper  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2015 11:48:46 GMT
I'm already printing in a studio on a vaccum table. I have questions related to ink mixing/finishes, half tones, positive printing plus many others. The studio techs where I go aren't great.
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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on Jul 2, 2015 11:51:08 GMT
A while back i had plans to build a screen press, Purchased all the components , but that was as far as it got, mainly due to wife moaning at me to sort the garden. I found this video good help, this is the one i am going to be building, (oneday) here is the plans , if interested printingplans.com/ that press looks like a nice starter. for those with no woodworking skills, you can pick up something similar here for $300: www.screenprinting.com/4-color-1-station-starter-press#.VZUk5flVhBdif you're only printing on paper, you don't really need a multi-screen set up though. because of the time it takes for paper to dry, you wouldn't be printing multiple layers at the same time |
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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on Jul 2, 2015 11:54:18 GMT
Here's my "frankenstein" set up. built from a standard Ranar 4x1 press with micro-registration, but customized to fit what I needed. (if you're printing on paper or multiple screens in general, you'll definitely want micro-reg eventually) I built a large table on one station (the one covered with a bunch of crap in the picture) so I can print large prints. I had to built a support system underneath to handle a table so large. I have an even larger table that I can put on there if needed. then I built this second station using bent metal sheeting for printing t-shirts or smaller prints  |
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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on Jul 2, 2015 12:02:07 GMT
I'm already printing in a studio on a vaccum table. I have questions related to ink mixing/finishes, half tones, positive printing plus many others. The studio techs where I go aren't great. nice! i actually don't have a vacuum table but it's on my to-do list. feel free to ask any questions on ink, halftones etc and I'll try my best to answer |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2015 12:34:17 GMT
On the ink it's again where to buy in uk and what brands. Do you buy pantone colours or mix your own as best you can. what do you use to mix your inks for fine art prints? system 3 base? and .....?
I've a finish I want to replicate and wondered how it was done. will copy the image somewhere so i can post it.
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Post by hunter007 on Jul 2, 2015 12:36:28 GMT
You know what i didnt even think that a single screen press would do that same job, didnt even think it through. But i was purely planning on printing paper only so this entire set up for me would be pointless, thanks for pointing that out for me. Stupid thing i bought all the components already , least i havent spent the money on the timber i guess.
So i may just use the same setup for a one screen version..
cheers B
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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on Jul 2, 2015 12:52:01 GMT
On the ink it's again where to buy in uk and what brands. Do you buy pantone colours or mix your own as best you can. what do you use to mix your inks for fine art prints? system 3 base? and .....? I've a finish I want to replicate and wondered how it was done. will copy the image somewhere so i can post it. for color matching I use the Permaprint Premium Aquatone system - www.permaset.com.au/permaprint-premium/ I really love their inks. But if I don't need a custom color I use Speedball Acrylic. They're surprisingly good and easy to work with Aqua set is stocked at a bunch of places in the UK - check here: www.permaset.com.au/directory/ |
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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on Jul 2, 2015 12:52:55 GMT
You know what i didnt even think that a single screen press would do that same job, didnt even think it through. But i was purely planning on printing paper only so this entire set up for me would be pointless, thanks for pointing that out for me. Stupid thing i bought all the components already , least i havent spent the money on the timber i guess. So i may just use the same setup for a one screen version.. cheers B if you already bought the parts, it couldn't hurt to have a multiple screen set up. you never know when you'll need to make some t-shirts for your nephews for christmas  |
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Post by hunter007 on Jul 2, 2015 12:59:07 GMT
Ha yeah true true .
I guess i can always do 4 different pieces at once ha,,,
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Post by wakeskater on Jun 11, 2016 15:06:08 GMT
It's a safe bet to say that most members of this site are interested in printmaking. I've gone as far as considering changing my major in college to printmaking. When I search printmaking jobs I usually only see potions for screen printing clothes, which isn't a bad thing. I was wondering if anyone on here might have advice on the route one must take to create prints for well know artist? I'm thinking of the print shops like graffiti prints, Popinked, lazarides, and others.
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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on Jun 11, 2016 15:22:05 GMT
It's a safe bet to say that most members of this site are interested in printmaking. I've gone as far as considering changing my major in college to printmaking. When I search printmaking jobs I usually only see potions for screen printing clothes, which isn't a bad thing. I was wondering if anyone on here might have advice on the route one must take to create prints for well know artist? I'm thinking of the print shops like graffiti prints, Popinked, lazarides, and others. have you considered contacting some print shops and trying to get an apprenticeship? or just emailing printers? I've definitely found most printers to be very friendly and happy to talk about their methods |
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Post by wakeskater on Jun 11, 2016 15:41:13 GMT
It's a safe bet to say that most members of this site are interested in printmaking. I've gone as far as considering changing my major in college to printmaking. When I search printmaking jobs I usually only see potions for screen printing clothes, which isn't a bad thing. I was wondering if anyone on here might have advice on the route one must take to create prints for well know artist? I'm thinking of the print shops like graffiti prints, Popinked, lazarides, and others. have you considered contacting some print shops and trying to get an apprenticeship? or just emailing printers? I've definitely found most printers to be very friendly and happy to talk about their methods I have contacted a few print shops asking something similar but never got a response. I haven't though of an apprenticeship as most my time is caught up with school. I should definitely look that option up. I should also note that I receive the GI Bill so going to school is pretty much the way I make a living for now. I'm from the Atlanta Area and we have The Printmakers Studio of Atlanta that offers classes and had some great advice on flattening my prints when I started collecting, I should probably hit them up. Thanks for the advice and jogging my memory. |
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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on Jun 11, 2016 17:21:41 GMT
have you considered contacting some print shops and trying to get an apprenticeship? or just emailing printers? I've definitely found most printers to be very friendly and happy to talk about their methods I have contacted a few print shops asking something similar but never got a response. I haven't though of an apprenticeship as most my time is caught up with school. I should definitely look that option up. I should also note that I receive the GI Bill so going to school is pretty much the way I make a living for now. I'm from the Atlanta Area and we have The Printmakers Studio of Atlanta that offers classes and had some great advice on flattening my prints when I started collecting, I should probably hit them up. Thanks for the advice and jogging my memory. if you're looking for some advice on separations or technicque, I can get you in touch with a couple of printers who've guided me in the past. none in your area though but theyve been plenty helpful via email. also worth it to take some of the skillshare classes online also, if you're looking to make a career out of it, have you given any thought to moving? you'd have more options if you were in a larger city one last thing - don't know much about Atlanta, but I'd assume there are tons of screenprinting shops, even if they're just mostly printing apparel. the skills involved mirror those in art printing in many ways, so don't discount learning there |
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