How To Screen Print: Controlling Squeegee & Ink On Screen
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This is another awesome screenprinting tutorial video in which we take a look at what it means to control the ink on press. Here we discuss proper usage of the squeegee while highlighting some best practices for controlling ink while you are printing. Do you find your ink is coming up on the squeegee handle? Does it get all over the frame edges? Are you constantly using your spot cleaning gun to remove spots and fingerprints from finished product? Then you may want to take the time to review this quick tips video in which we take a look at these issues and point them out so you may be aware of what you are doing while printing. Have you ever used so much pressure on the squeegee that it bends into a curve? We talk about that too and we show you what it looks like. So take a few minutes to watch this screen printing video and learn more about how to work clean on press and in shop.
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Say it again for the cheap seats in the back! ‘You don’t want ink on the squeegee handle!’
Best advice ever! 🙌 I have ruined good screen-printed tshirts because of ink on the handle. So sad.
Working clean is a must 😉Thanks for watching. CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com
I’m the guy who bought the hobby press from you a few days ago. You were right about the squeegee lol. It made a HUGE difference when I got a good one
Excellent video Jonathan. I always appreciate it when you talk about the craftsmanship or philosophy of printing.
Hello my friend. Thank you!! I’m very happy to know you enjoy those topics. Thanks for your continued support.
i was wanting to see artists who use squeegees for their craft, but turned this on instead. it was very interesting and thank you for teaching me a lot about how to use a squeegee. want to apply them to canvases with my fluid acrylics for modern abstract art. some people are very good at it. thank you again for making this video.
+Alison Black You're very welcome. That is interesting. Glad I could help out through my video. Good luck! Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Your videos have been immensely helpful. I utilize your videos to train new employees to establish standardized practices. Thank you
That's very awesome and I'm happy to hear that. I appreciate your taking the time to let me know
how my video work has helped you out. You're very welcome! Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
@A Fuller Thank you!! That’s really great to hear, thank you! I am happy I could help so much through my videos. It’s stories like yours that make my week. Thanks for letting me know how much you get from my video work. Good luck and best wishes!
What brand of platisol inks do you use? or do you use different brands for different types.. and where do you buy them? being in europe (Ireland) the prices here compared to U.S are quite high :S
Hallucination01 I use many different inks. But I have a few favorites I use for specific things. Unfortunately none of which would be readily available to you. At least I doubt it as they are all American brands. I don’t know who exports what to where. Maybe someday Catspit will be able to help ;) Thanks for watching!
@Mr Jenals Very coo, thank you :) Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate your support!
We need to turn these quick tips into a book. Thanks again
I'm actually working on a book but it probably won't include everything in my over 550 screen printing videos ;) Some things are easier to explain in video rather than text. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
I learned how to make tshirts from your videos, this is a photo of me at my shop in Davao, Philippines. You are the best Catspit!
Hey, thank you for all your very helpful videos. I m a beginner printer and I have a question. I am using water-based ink and ink is coming from the other side of the t-shirt. What would be the problem, my screen mesh, ink, or pressure?
You're welcome. Glad I can help out. Could be print pressure or perhaps the shirts are thin and light weight. Maybe a combination of both. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Thank you so much for these videos. Super helpful as I'm learning the process.
Thanks so much for the information provided in your videos. I've learned so much over the last weeks. The information has been invaluable to me as a newbie. Thanks!!!
You're very welcome! Glad I can help out through my video work. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Thanks Catspit! Very helpful tips two thumbs up!
Thank you much! Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Ive now figured out how to make the screen its actually quite easy now. But when I go to print Its either smudgy and the thin lettering is one blob or the stencil gets clogged and nothing comes out. Than getting the ink off is a whole other issue I cant scrape it off and then when I got to wash it out nothing comes off so than the screen Is pretty much done. Than on top of it, I got crap all over my hands that doesn’t come off... screen printing has been kinda a nightmare nothing works
You may be working with hobby products. Speedball inks are really hobby grade and are often difficult to work with. It sounds like your ink may be thin and/or your screen mesh count is too low. Water based inks dry while you work so you need to back flood the ink over the stencil between prints and work fast. Plastisol inks are easier to learn with because they never dry until you cure them with heat. But you need something to cure the ink with besides an iron. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Great video, I’m just starting out and this was very helpful.
Thanks. That's awesome, glad I can help out through my videos. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Great video! How do you minimize the consumption of ink in a production?
Thank you, glad you enjoyed. Use an aluminum screen with very tight mesh. Use the proper squeegee and don't over print if you're working manually. The print is best achieved with the minimal amount of movement. Also the proper mesh count can help in restricting ink flow. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Hi Jonathan
I started screen printing T-shirts and have watched your videos and they have helped me tremendously! Thanks for your insight. I have not controlled the ink on my squeegee and it got on the handle and my hands. Eventually it made its way on to the T-shirt. Is there a way to salvage the shirt or should I just use it as a practice T? I just saw your video that talks about controlling your ink and I will now follow your advise and be more aware of that. Thanks again!!!
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoy my video work. Take a look at this video: How To Screen Print: The Spot Cleaning Gun Thanks for watching!
Thank you
You're welcome. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Great info, got my order from you and having a blast using it, learned a lot from your videos!!
Very cool! Thank you so much for your patronage. I appreciate your support! I’m glad you are learning from my video work. That is great. Let me know if I can help out anytime.
Very cool tips!, as always buddy!
@PERA Print Lab - Thank you! Did you get my recent email? Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate your support!
Buddy! I´ve changed my email, since the logo changed! my new email is peraprintlab@hotmail.com, I´ll try to change that info on the forum... I´ll take a look at my old email
PERA Print Lab Okay, got it. Thanks!!
Hello! I just bought a wooden squeegee and the rubber is very thick, I think it's a durometer of 60.
I also have a plastic squeegee which is very thin.
Can I use both when I'm working on a two color t shirt?
Or the thin squeegee will not have consistency?
Yeah I would think that would suck... LOL. The genuine squeegee will print nicely and the other may not. But if there is not see able difference in the resulting print then why not. I would do a test and see. But ideally we would use all the same type of squeegee on the same job of course you may use different durometers if need be but the squeegee itself should be the same type. Thanks for watching! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/ - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Thanks!!
Dismairy Florian My pleasure ;)
Yeah I just began printing few months ago. I am that guy with an apron and plastic gloves. Horrible! Thanks for the video
LOL... everyone starts somewhere. You'll get the hang of it ;) You’re welcome. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
What happens if I push too hard ? Should I have a light hand when screen printing?
Too hard will flood the ink out and make a blurry messy print. You need just enough pressure to sheer the ink and clear it out of the mesh. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Hi,
I'm using SUPER PAINT (white) mixed with BINDER, then I have a foam attached to a wood underneath the tshirts as a mount.
Just a question, what could be the cause of "doubling prints/leaking ink" like my print have shadows of white ink? Checked my paint and I've mixed it well. Could it be the foam or my pressure of using squeegee
It's very difficult to say working completely blind from afar. Could be your flood and stroke method or maybe your off contact is too high. Perhaps the mesh is not tight enough. I would not use foam on the pallet. Just use a smooth flat surface. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
@@CatspitProductions Thanks sir, I'll note all the possibilities you've mention.
@@EDFEERUY My pleasure to help out where I can. Good luck!
what is a good white ink to use right now i'm using ICC 7014 and i'm not really happy with it
never mind i see the answer in a older post
@Carl Johnson Maybe you should try this one: catspitscreenprintsupply.com/white-plastisol-ink-gallon/ Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate your support!
What kind of Plastisol ink brand do you recommend for an affordable price?
Try some of this stuff. I may be biased here but for the money this ink works very well. catspitscreenprintsupply.com/plastisol-ink/ Thanks for watching!
I have been using permaset supercover water based ink and am having a problem with the print looking grey, just can't seem to get a nice white cover any suggestions will be much appreciated
Not sure, maybe use a lower mesh count with a softer squeegee. Could be your flood and stroke too. Off contact? Many variables including ink performance. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
😃Thanks
Patrick Le Roux My pleasure. You can try the Catspit forum and post an image for more detailed help. www.catspitproductionsllc.com/forum
Thanks for posting the videos, very informative. I just saw your video on the white ink you sell and it looks very nice and creamy. I was using another brand and basically had to reduce a lot to make it creamy. Don't want to mention brand but you know who they are. I live next to border and just bought a Mexican brand, Sanchez white. It's as creamy as the one on your video. Barely gonna try it, hopefully it works good, if not I'll order yours. What about the ergo metal squeegee's? What do you think about them?
You're very welcome, thanks for watching! I don't like to reduce white or high opacity inks. It affects the coverage and opacity. Thanks, you'll probably like the white ink I sell. It's great especially for the money ;) The Ergo force is okay. You need a very flat pallet to use them though. They don't allow the squeegee blade to flex. I have a few I got as samples. Great for halftones on metal pallets though. Thanks for your support!
Thank you..
My pleasure to help out where I can :) Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Great tips! What white ink do you like to use?
Thank you! I use the one I sell on my ecommerce site a lot but I also use Triangle Phoenix white on certain things. catspitscreenprintsupply.com/white-plastisol-ink-gallon/
Thank you. I've been using a house brand white from GSG, and it's very thick. Hurts my wrists and clumps to the squeegee. I pretty much have to smash it through the screen. Reducing it down helps a little, but my prints still come out very rough, although defined.
Matthew Chevalier You're evry welcome. Sometimes the ink can make or break you ;)
Matthew Chevalier
I can vouch for the Catspit-approved white plastisol - I've printed several detailed prints through a 230 mesh with no problem. Usually doing a double-hit is enough to get good coverage with it, but a print-flash-print will always get you good solid coverage. It's almost as creamy and easy to work with as the Matsui 301 waterbase I used to print with (except it doesn't get tacky after 1 minute like the Matsui)
Thanks for the feedback. I've been using a GSG house brand, which I think is made by Wilco? It kinda sucks. LOL. It's a low bleed white and isn't very creamy. It's REALLY thick. I'll give the CSA white ink a try next time.
Thank you, I have another question what do you recommend for under base..do you recommend it to have it on every shirt & sweater that one will print? I will be printing on sweaters soon, should the under base be just Plain white ink or is their specific kind for a under base.
You're very welcome. No I don't. I use an underbase depending on inks, artwork and desried print result. You can use white or light gray inks as an under base. There are inks made specifically for the underbase but any decent quality high opacity ink will work. Sometimes you can print without an under base using high opacity inks. I have videos on this. Take a look at my uploads and playlists.
Is your product available here in the Philippines ?
No, I’m sorry. Not without special arrangements on larger orders or equipment. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/ - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
hello.... when I started to paint the paint at the shirt look like double may I know what wrong with it?
Either the off contact is too high or you bounced the screen on the shirt somehow making a double image. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
good info dude. always like!
how many times u need apply on your shirt
That really depends on the situation. Usually one or 2 print passes does it. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Thanks so much!
You're very welcome. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
It's very hard for my white ink to spread. Evenly
Mix it very well prior to use and be sure to use the lowest mesh count possible for the artwork you're printing. Also be sure you're off contact is not too high. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
can you do a video on how to print hoodies
I already have you covered ;) How To Screen Print: Fleece Zipper Hoodies And Sweatshirts Thanks for your time and attention!
thanks for your help.
santi9oh9 You’re very welcome. Glad I can help out through my videos.
I have a problem:/Everytime I wash out my emulsion from the design the design starts coming out too. what the problem?
Sounds like it could be an under exposure. Try adding a little time to your exposure. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Thank you so much
You're welcome!
hello again, thank you for your reply. i want to know if you can supply me with 36" and 24" squeegees, to use in my art. i am not aware if they different in flexibility, some easy and other more difficult to push/pull. a difference in thickness of the rubber or plastic that makes contact with the ink or paint. read of a san francisco company that will sell any size up to 6 feet just like the smaller ones you have, i don't know the company but i know you and your in the business. could you and would you supply these 2 items for me. and at what cost? i know other artists build their own but i lack the skills. thank you for your time. p.s. they could be used with oils as well - is this advisable? what a mess to clean up.
+Alison Black You're very welcome. My pleasure to help out where I can. I'm sorry but I only offer custom squeegee sizes in the Phoenix area storefront. Online I only offer the 6 foot wood handles and squeegee rolls. If you can't put them together and cut them then that would not be a good solution. But if you found someone who will custom cut and ship 2 squeegees then I would order from them. I use and sell squeegees for screen printing so I would not know about any other usages. We use them with plastisol, solvent, UV and water based inks. The material is urethane plastic type. You can learn more about squeegees here:
www.catspitproductionsllc.com/squeegeeguide.html
www.catspitproductionsllc.com/floodandstrokemethods.html
www.catspitproductionsllc.com/squeegeesharpnesspressure.html
www.catspitproductionsllc.com/squeegee-durometer.html
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You're linked on my site (Craftedbychristopher . com and if all your fans with websites hook ya up, you'll have a good start in the marketing dept. Thanks Jonathan!
@cyclesurgeon- Hey thanks buddy!! That is very cool of you. The site is looking good. Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate your support very much!