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The Ink Kitchen is an online resource of real-world screen printing knowledge packaged into posts, interviews, videos and more. This is concise, candid, no-nonsense information share by textile decorators for textile decorators.
What's more, the Ink Kitchen does not exist solely in the digital realm. We exhibit at major industry shows and are available for consulting and seminars. When we say "give a shout", we mean it. We're here for you and we want to hear from you.
Rick and Pam
What's more, the Ink Kitchen does not exist solely in the digital realm. We exhibit at major industry shows and are available for consulting and seminars. When we say "give a shout", we mean it. We're here for you and we want to hear from you.
Rick and Pam
Farenheit AI Episode 20: Privacy in the Age of AI
In this episode of Fahrenheit AI, we delve into the paramount issue of privacy in the age of AI. We discuss where user data goes, who has access to it, and the privacy of AI interactions. The episode covers data collection practices by AI companies, the steps in data handling, and measures to protect personal information. We'll explore access layers including service providers, data teams, third parties, and regulators. The episode also emphasizes the importance of company policies, security measures, and user actions in maintaining AI privacy. Additionally, we discuss transparency levels in AI and emerging regulations aimed at ensuring AI accountability and fairness.
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Thanks to our sponsors!
JERZEES: www.jerzees.com
M&R: www.mrprint.com @MRPrintingEquipment
Stahls: www.stahls.com @StahlsTV
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Effective Social Media in a Changing Media World
zhlédnutí 72Před 14 dny
Keeping up with the changes in social media marketing can be overwhelming when you're busy running a print shop. So we asked Sergio Ramirez from Supacolor to speak with us about effective social media strategies for decorated apparel businesses in 2024. In a world of overwhelming choices, customers are increasingly relying on user-generated content to make purchasing decisions. Rather than wast...
Future of Decorated Apparel Industry
zhlédnutí 56Před 21 dnem
One of our favorite things at the Impressions Long Beach show is the opportunity to get some very smart folks who spend a lot of time thinking about the future of the industry together to share their thoughts about what's next. This year we had Alex Phelan of Merchadise, Michelle Moxley, industry AI researcher and consultant and Ink Kitchen contributor; and Jacob Edwards of Jakprints take the s...
Transfers: Now and Future
zhlédnutí 70Před měsícem
The world of transfers continues to evolve and grow. DTF transfers have been the talk of the industry for the past couple of years, they are certainly not the only option. Screen print transfers are a great alternative to screen printing and transfers are particularly effective for special effects decorations like puff, glitter, reflective, dimensional foam, along with a multitude of patches fo...
Fahrenheit AI Episode 18 JERZEES AI Enhancing Creative and Sales Processes
zhlédnutí 238Před měsícem
In Episode 18 of Fahrenheit AI, we delve into the advanced functionalities of Wand AI, an innovative AI tool for artists. We explore how to create and optimize artistic designs, specifically demonstrating the process with a candy shop logo. We look at how to remove JPEG Noise using AI. The episode also introduces the Jerzees AI, a dual-purpose agent designed to assist sales associates in making...
Basics of AI and the Garment Industry
zhlédnutí 80Před měsícem
AI isn't the future. AI is happening now and you can use it to help with marketing and artwork. Learn how in this Shop Talk with Michelle Moxley Hruby@Notoriousrandd, creator of the Farenheit AI series featured here on the @InkKitchenCZcamschannel. If you don't know where to start with AI, this is a great video for you. And even if you know quite a bit, there's probably something new for you he...
The Screen Room, Basics to Advanced.
zhlédnutí 86Před měsícem
The quality of your prints is determined by what you do in the screen room. You need to know the variables that matter and the tools that will help you dial things in. Rick took the stage with industry experts Brian Giddens of Kiwo, Kevin Kauth of Chromaline, and Dave Makin of Saati at Impressions Fort Worth for a comprehensive Shop Talk about the screen room. Chromaline: chromaline.com Kiwo: w...
New England Printfest 2024!
zhlédnutí 26Před 2 měsíci
Here's your chance to come learn with us in person at New England Printfest, being held at Rick's shop, Mirror Image in Pawtucket, RI, June 21 & 22! We have a great lineup of hands-on classes on pre-press, setting up your automatic press, embroidery, special effects printing, applied use of AI in apparel decoration and old-school manual poster printing, with industry experts Tony Palmer, Greg J...
Fahrenheit AI Episode 16 IK Agent, Art Assist Agent, the Alethea Framework and the Perfect AI Tee
zhlédnutí 61Před 2 měsíci
Innovations in AI: From Art Assistance to Ethical Frameworks Episode 16 of Fahrenheit AI delves into updates and innovations in AI tools and applications, showcasing technical improvements to the IK Agent and introducing the new Art Assist Agent for analyzing artwork, the number of colors, and the best printing method. Even looking at the Count (which HAS GREEN in his cape 😏 oops). The episode ...
Tips and Tricks for Making Cool Hats
zhlédnutí 88Před 2 měsíci
Selling hats can be a lucrative venture for your screen printing and embroidery shop. If you only think of embroidery when customer asks you about decorating hats, it's time to get up to date! Rick spoke with Ty Kain of Crafted MFG and Jenna Sackett of Stahl's at the Fort Worth Impressions show to talk about how to make great looking hats. Thanks to advances in adhesive technologies and hat pre...
Inside the Garment Industry with Dov Charney
zhlédnutí 692Před 2 měsíci
Dov Charney's State of the Industry Shop Talk is a highlight of every Long Beach Impressions show and his talk in 2024 certainly does not disappoint. Is baby rib coming back? Where are we at with fitted joggers? Want to know what's in and what's out? Watch this Shop Talk and find out! Los Angeles Apparel: losangelesapparel.net @losangelesapparel Shop Talk is a creation of the Ink Kitchen, broug...
Farenheit AI Episode 15 Navigating the Ethical Maze of AI: Boons, Bans, and the Future
zhlédnutí 126Před 2 měsíci
Farenheit AI Episode 15 Navigating the Ethical Maze of AI: Boons, Bans, and the Future
Live Printing at Events for Fun and Profit
zhlédnutí 122Před 3 měsíci
Live Printing at Events for Fun and Profit
Farenheit AI Episode 14 Generative Video and the NEW INK KITCHEN AI Agent
zhlédnutí 64Před 3 měsíci
Farenheit AI Episode 14 Generative Video and the NEW INK KITCHEN AI Agent
Unusual Thoughts on Sustainability: Let's Focus on Re-Use
zhlédnutí 40Před 4 měsíci
Unusual Thoughts on Sustainability: Let's Focus on Re-Use
What's Old is New Again- Regenerative Technologies in Garment Manufacturing
zhlédnutí 53Před 4 měsíci
What's Old is New Again- Regenerative Technologies in Garment Manufacturing
Farenheit AI Episode 13 AI Agent #2, Text Wars and Deep Fake
zhlédnutí 66Před 4 měsíci
Farenheit AI Episode 13 AI Agent #2, Text Wars and Deep Fake
Common Mistakes in Applying Transfers and How to Avoid Them
zhlédnutí 250Před 4 měsíci
Common Mistakes in Applying Transfers and How to Avoid Them
Fahrenheit AI Episode 12: Building RAG AI Agents with Stahl's TV and Heat Press For Profit
zhlédnutí 605Před 4 měsíci
Fahrenheit AI Episode 12: Building RAG AI Agents with Stahl's TV and Heat Press For Profit
Women in the Industry What Is the Reality Now and How Can We Do Better?
zhlédnutí 209Před 4 měsíci
Women in the Industry What Is the Reality Now and How Can We Do Better?
DTF and DTG: What are They and When Do You Use Each?
zhlédnutí 166Před 5 měsíci
DTF and DTG: What are They and When Do You Use Each?
Fahrenheit AI Episode 11- Simple Art and Explainable AI
zhlédnutí 73Před 5 měsíci
Fahrenheit AI Episode 11- Simple Art and Explainable AI
Solving the Most Common Screenprinting Issues: Cure, Dye Migration, Registration
zhlédnutí 660Před 6 měsíci
Solving the Most Common Screenprinting Issues: Cure, Dye Migration, Registration
Thank you Dov & Ink Kitchen for sharing!! Really
Guys...this may have been the best Ink Kitchen episode I've seen. Hello Prints is mine!!! 😅😅😅
I think this is great info. I want people to know that I put down HUNDREDS and maybe thousands of transfers with a 15x15 fancierstudio press from Amazon for $189. I did exactly like they said and ordered a couple hundred 15 cent transfers and some multicolor transfers from FM and used a bunch of old shirts to dial it in. 15 cent transfers are dope for field trip prints but vintage is great for longer lasting prints. Don't get me wrong, that fancierstudio feels like a toy but it is way better than a cricut easy press. I also had to stop every now and then to let the press catch up. I now use a hpn signature series pro 16x20 but my fancier studio still works great. Dye migration is a pita. I like Gildan dry blend but sometimes one shirt migrates and another does not. One color shirt will migrate and another will not. Bella canvas has worked really well but Gildan blends are inconsistent. I try to stay with 100% cotton but I don't know how I am going to move forward with jerseys. Good luck in your endeavors.
I wait for this video once a year
That Sam Adams beer image is great
Great comment on the trend to natural heavy higher quality clothes. I believe the incorporation of that and tighter fits could be the new variation of tomorrow's garments. The $100+ hoodie that LAA sells may be pricey but the fit is comparable/better to luxury houses at a fraction of the price.
I have a couple pairs of their heavy weight sweatpants that will last me the rest of my life! Amazing quality for the price.
Jenna!
My favorite uploads are the Dov editions. Can't get enough of what he has to say
Thank you Ink Kitchen for this amazing content! You guys always deliver.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much 🙌 This is such valuable information, so grateful you guys share this content for free.
Never had good luck with water base holding down super thick hoodies.
There is definitely a place for Fairweather Johnson in this industry. not sure how much market share regenerative garments will have, but the more the better.
Great talk! With background removal, I always create my art in Canva where you can remove the background .
Thank you so much for these trainings. It really helps
Print Boss you are on top❤
Value your time, or you will find yourself working for free... or even worse PAYING to work
Truth! Some heads make a product in 2 hours and sell it for $40 yet spent $10 on materials. They end up making less than minimum wage and are totally ok with it ... Until they wake up.
Rick, when costing screens would you recommend one cost substrate side two coats inkwell side?
The best idea is to consult with your emulsion company's recommendations. However, a rough guide is use a high quality scoop coater and using the round (not the sharp!) edge, apply one or two coats to the substrate side of the screen, followed by one or two coats on the squeegee side.
How long should you wait to do a proper wash test? 48 hours?
Most issues with ink curing can be identified with an immediate wash test after printing. However, maximum cure for plastisol allegedly takes 24 to 48 hours. If you use a catalysed plastisol ink, full cure takes up to four days.
@@InkKitchenCZcams so you can still do a wash test right after it cools down?
It wouldn't be a fully effective test if you do that, but it would be some kind of test. Better to wait if you can.
@@InkKitchenCZcams ok, but ink won’t wash out if it’s washed the same day it’s printed? If it’s cured of course
If it's cured, the ink won't wash off.
i guess the heat press method at 320F is best to make sure it is fully cured without doing a wash test. i would just flash dry it and place it on the heat press to cure and a lot of customers like the smooth feeling vs just conveyor drying imo. they sell dual pneumatic heat presses that allow you to just move the top heat platen from left to right and it automatically presses down which is cool af! i think this is a perfect addition for someone printing at home with only a 120v option since most of the good conveyor dryers are all 240v and way longer than 5ft.
I really enjoyed this Shop Talk. The guest all offer different perspectives. I was especially impressed with LaTonna Roberson. She really has opened up doors & educated women on how to walk through those doors. It's so great to see a panel of all women!!! #Ladyprintboss
#ladyprintboss #bossmeup #bossteam LET's GOOOOOOO
This was so good. It's horrifying the discrimination that women in business face on the day to day. The men wanting the women to symbolically bow to the man, want to speak to another man because they assume women don't know technical aspects of the job, and that all too true story of a man repackaging the same thing a woman did, and being called a genius when she was originally brushed off. Also that guy asked a good question about lack of plus sized options for women. I feel like 90% of the time the women sizes only come in traditionally small sizes, and then they assume larger women then will purchase men's sizes if they dont fit the women's ones. So they dont need to stock a women's XXXL if they could just buy the men's XL. So many strong and powerful women in this panel, and I think a lot of them have spoken previously for Ink Kitchen. They really know their stuff 37:37 edit: Where is Rick? oh there he is *mic drop*
Thanks as always for the thoughtful comment! Rick is always there with the mic drop. lol
@ladyprintboss Thanks for sharing the link. Great panel discussion.
I love the topics in the video and everyone has their own business and they are incredible in their industry especially Latonna. Go T shirt shop...
Excellent Job Pam! Thanks so much! I really enjoyed this event and hope this motivates more women in the industry to Boss Up! #ladyprintboss #bossmeup #bossteam
Thanks LaTonna! I hope it does too! And it’s always a pleasure to share the stage with you!
The lady print boss
So much valuable knowledge in this interview. Shout out to Dov! Full of energy and ambition, no filter, no attempts to save emotions, just a straight discussion about business
Does thin mesh help at all when laying down blockers to get a thinner and softer feel?
Yes!
They’re about to blow the fuck up.
watching here from Iloilo Philippines
Great presentation on the strengths and best "fit" of DTG and DTF printing systems in the garment decorating process
so valuable thank you so much for this content. :)))
I bought some LA Apparel stuff recently and love it. Really want an update this year. Very insightful and awesoemc
We have Dov's 2024 Shop Talk from Long Beach coming for you soon!
Does White toner transfers have dye blockers? For Sports jerseys?
You would have to check with manufacturers. Some might have it.
I agree 100%. Well said.
Congratulations Mr. Gardner ! YOU ROCK!!!!!!!
Nice talk. #bossmeup #ladyprintboss
Thanks for sharing Lady Print Boss. I agree this is some good info. #bossmeup #ladyprintboss
Let's goooo!!!! I love these talks
Thanks for sharing your experience in this video. I’ve been thinking about how to incorporate AI generated art for T-shirts. My thought was to use ai for ideas and perhaps composition. I like what you’ve presented here though my use of software is much less sophisticated what you are doing. Looking forward to the rest of the series!
"Fantastic episode! I'm particularly intrigued by the diverse applications of AI you've showcased, especially in fields like fashion, business automation, and creative arts. The integration of AI in everyday tasks like mushroom harvesting is fascinating. 'Krita' sounds like an exciting platform for artists. The free AI-built apparel embellishment calculator seems particularly useful. Your exploration of these topics provides valuable insights into how AI is reshaping our world. Looking forward to more such informative content!"
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Love this! Thank you Ink Kitchen for what you are doing!
great information, thank you very much
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solid
Do you wash the shirts inside out or normal? Thanks
Either way. Doesn't matter.
AWSOME
Market must be at the top....wait til the downturn, contract will disappear