How to Screen Print: What is Plastisol Ink?
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- čas přidán 17. 07. 2013
- In this video Ryan Moor talks about what plastisol ink is, what the ink has done for screen printing and briefly explains how the ink is used.
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Thanks for the information, My hoodie ink was cracking when I stretched it, I didn't know it was all about the heat treating. Now I know better and that's the power of youtube. :)
another great video Ryan !!! Thanks a lot !
Hey ryan thanks for all the informative videos you've made they've been a huge help. I'm looking for a particular video, the one where you printed a picture of a moon using white ink on a dark shirt. Thanks!
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Yes we do :) email zthorp@ryonet.com for international inquiries. Thank you!
Thank you very much. Very informative.
Thank you!
Good on you!
Harrison there is a heat gun, that you could use, but its not consistent. There also flash dryer that work great for small operations.
Great video man, very informative
Thanks, glad you liked it!
Always!
We sure do!
Loved this
I love this guy nice professional presentation! Learning a lot from you Thank you!
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gudday sir for this video can ask something about mesh it is a 100 or 150..thank you sir ..
what kind of ink should I use to print on vinyl fabrics,for instance, motorcycle seats
what's the best size screen to use. I'm talking about the hole size on the screen.
When printing plastisol ink (ink shown in this video) no you don't need to clean your screen after usage however, If you're printing water based or solvent inks yes you'll need to keep the ink moving!
Hi,
Does this work for Riso paper and silk screens?
Many thanks,
Nice
Also, is there an alternative to the heat press? (iron/two irons/three irons haha)
does anyone know if off contact is necessary to print neatly ? I don't have a press, so off contact could be an option if I make something to prevent it from constantly touching the fabric.
Hi
I have a question
Water based ,solvent and plastisol inks which one is best?
which ink is hard to wash out had print on the T-shirt ? when we daily washing the garments?
thanks
Hi
Interesting and very informative video !!
I wonder, though, why it seems almost everywhere I look on the internet, that silk screen printing is only for textile printing (T-shirts).
I'm going to print front plates for electronics on aluminum plates -
which ink would you recommend ??
And which emulsion ??
Svend Saustrup You would want to use either an Enamel Ink or Epoxy ink for this process, these are both airdry inks and a bit more aggressive.
I have a print direct to substrate printer, but I would like to print on black color plastic, do you think this product that I can use as white base, so my printer can then print on it? So it must be adhesive to plastic surface. Thank you.
what is the formula if i want to print on a shopping bag. The surface of shopper is polyethene. plz. tell me
Hi Ryan! Great video. I was hoping you could give me some advice. I want to actually Paint on fabric, but I am looking for an extremely opaque ink or paint--with a result like the plastisol. Do you have any suggestions?
Plastisol mixed with 10% curable reducer would work well. www.screenprinting.com/ic-curable-reducer-in-squeeze-bottle-8oz.html#.UwKwS6WuJGg
Thank you for such a fast response! Have a great night.
very great videos,
What is the link with Ryonet and CustomInk??
I know this is from 2013, but I am curious.
Hey there, this was from some years ago. It was likely just a test print for them.
id love to go all water based but how do you get around it drying in the screen on long runs, aside from keeping a spray bottle handy?
Hey there! Keeping a spray bottle around is definitely a good idea. If you think your ink is starting to dry out, you can give it a few spritzes to wet it down again. Another strong suggestion we always make is to keep your screen flooded if you are not actively printing. If you step away, or stop to do something, then backflood your screen (as if you were about to do a print). The distribution of the ink can keep it from drying as well.
question? If I'm not going to get a job done that night, do I have to clean the ink out of the screen, and re-apply it the next day?
Hi, nice prints. What T are they, i see on your screen it says 110, is that 43T or 110T thanks
Jordan Howard 110 mesh which is 110 threads per inch
Hi what was the solvent we need to clean plastisol ink and where can i get it?
Hey there here is a great plastisol cleaner:
www.screenprinting.com/sgreen-supreme-wash-qt
Exactly how much does all the stuff you used in this video Cost like the whole machinery and everything
Hey now I'm a bit confused... I originally thought plastisol was the best but then found out water base is what truly gives that very soft feel now this.... Im looking to do very soft hand prints what would you guys advise?
If you are looking for soft hand prints, water based inks and discharge is the way to go. Plastisol can achieve a softER hand but it will never be as soft as water based :)
which ink shud v use in screen printing to print plastic bags or bags with polythene covering so that ink does not smuj
+Ifjam Jan great question! You will normally use solvent inks to print on about anything plastic. Check out some solvent inks here:
www.inkcups.com/
I had purchased your ink about 5 years ago, would the shelf life be expired by now, it is almost thick like glue
What would be the best beginner setup for screen printing? I'm on a real budget so can't afford things like flash driers and have been looking into making my own screens and printing press.
+FergieTheSeagull awesome questions and its great to see gulls like yourself getting into the print game! I would tell you to start with a DIY kit and see how screen printing fits into your life. A heat gun is all you need to be curing a few shirts at a time (or more if you are brave) so no need to worry about a flash dryer until you're sure its the right craft/business for you! Check out some of our DIY Kits for ideas. I recommend the poster kit since its the same as the basic but comes with a larger screen and pallet :)
www.screenprinting.com/cat/starter-and-diy-screen-printing-kits
in regards to the heat gun, do you have any tips as far as curing and flash times? I just purchased a heat gun and a IR Thermometer, but im not sure how the thermometer works in checking that the shirt is completely cured ( i know we use it to see if the shirt has reached the 320 degrees necessary to properly cure a shirt). any videos or tips when using a heat gun on plastisol shirts?
I'm trying to color panels on volleyballs. Is there an ink you'd recommend for this application?
Solvent ink!
I’m trying to decide if I want to buy plastisol or water based inks. I have two questions: can plastisol be ironed on for it to cure? (I don’t have the equipment shown in the video, but I do have an iron) and once cured, does it feel stiff, plastic-like? Thank you for the video!
You likely won't be able to hit the high temps necessary to cure plastisol inks with an iron. For plastisol transfers we would recommend a heat press. You'll be able to feel it and will get a softer hand feel if you use waterbase!
how much durometer of rubber for plastisol ink?
Hey there! We suggest using a 70 durometer squeegee for most printing needs!
Sir what mesh count is advisable for plastisol ink? Thank you in advance
@Courtney Stake thank you very much!
If I use a heat gun, how long does it usually take for the plastisol ink to cure? And how would I know if it's cured already by the heat gun?
Alongside the heat gun, you will want a laser temp thermometer so you can follow your flow of heat. This ensures every section of the print is fully cured. timing will vary based on the type and thickness of the ink, but so long as your temp reading is good, you're set. Once you get consistent with your curing, you can go more based on time, but getting there you will want to make sure your temp is accurate to avoid assuming (and possibly washing out/cracking).
We heart at 230 + degrees Fahrenheit in our dryer for 60 seconds
Does this ink have a rubber feel after it dries?
Hey there! This ink will have a thicker feel to it, yes. Plastisol inks form a layer on top of the shirt, and this can often have a rubber like feeling to it. There are ways to make the print flatter, and thus softer, such as heat pressing after you've cured the shirt.
If you are looking for an ink that gives a much softer feel to it, then you would want to try water base inks!
What shirts do you print on? And would you say plastisol ink is the best to print with?
BRAKEPK I like printing on ring spun shirts.
How well does simple green clean a screen?
+Brian Taylor For best results, we recommend using a product specifically formulated for degreasing screens. Sgreen Degreaser is a great choice: www.screenprinting.com/sgreen-degreaser-qt
+Ryonet alright thanks, also what would you recommend for white and black plastisol inks for a 156 screen?
+Brian Taylor For black, check out Black Matter from Green Galaxy! It needs to be stirred well before use but is a beautiful ink! It's a plastisol ink that has the softer feel of water base. For white I would recommend the same line, Meteor White. Here are links to both: Black Matter - www.screenprinting.com/black-matter-plastisol-ink-quart and Meteor White - www.screenprinting.com/meteor-white-ink-quart
sorry if I'm asking a silly question but what is rubber ink? Is it the same or similar to plastisol ink because a printing shop in my town does both but charges cheaper for the rubber ink process..
Cheng We don't know much about rubber ink unfortunately.
Ryonet Well that's a bummer..thanks for replying nontheless
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for how long you flash the screen to cure the plastisol?
Normally this takes about 20-40 seconds but it is dependant on each and every print. You will want to use a temp gun to check the temperature of your ink as you flash it. Take note of the time it takes to fully cure and ensure the prints are as consistent as possible (in thickness/pressure). You should be dialing in your times in no time :)
just did a job of 200 black tees with white inc omg drive me crazy
hi Ryonet ,
I printed plastisol ink on my shirt and I flashed it,the ink became so hard than the waterbase ink.is that normally?
xiaowen7 Probably not, it may have been flashed for too long
okay,thx ur reply.i will try out again.
Unfortunately you can't. It's too thick.
so what is the most commonly used, i mean what kind of paint usually used
There's no paint in screen printing only ink. So the most commonly used ink would be plastisol ink :)
That's hard to say. I don't think that would work because plastisol doesn't bind well to plastic.
do the graphics feel all hard on these shirts? like feels bad to wear on hot days?
Only if a thick print is made! Using higher mesh screens and reducing your ink are two ways to make it feel MUCH better on the shirt. Water based feels nice most of the time too :)
What is the size of mesh
He wrote it on the side of the screen. It is 110. The higher the mesh count, the more detailed of an image you can get
What about rubber base ink. Doesn't it creates a bright color as much or even more than plastisol?
Rubber based inks can have great, bright colors! However, they're not for textile printing.
Typically waterbased ink will prove to be the longest lasting ink. I would also never suggest using solvent based ink to print t-shirts.
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What mesh count do you like to use with plastisol inks?
Depends on the ink color and design. support.silkscreeningsupplies.com/entries/20451617-What-Is-Mesh-Thread-Count-
Ryonet I'll assume 110 for white... Would it be the same for a high opacity neon plastiol that you sell?
Most neon inks aren't High Opacity, you usually need an underbase, but 110 or 156 should be fine.
Can you print gradients using plastisol?
Yes indeed. You just a well exposed high mesh screen.
Gradient
It's Washble
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Hey, is it possible to cure plastisol ink using a heat gun? I am doing this as a hobby and not a business.
You can! Just make sure to perform wash tests to ensure that the ink has completely cured. You can learn more here: www.screenprinting.com/blogs/news/ensuring-proper-ink-curing
Can I use a heat gun rather than a flash dryer?
Yes you can. It just takes much longer. So if you're doing production printing, we don't recommend it.
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i have some question is it okay to ask you here ?
Sure, I will do my best to help you.
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We don't screen print commercially. We only sell the equipment and supplies.
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What is 110 HiFi? .. Specifically the HiFi Part
Dang it, I thought plastisol is used only to make soft lures.
Bbj
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+Ryonet I agree so cute!