How To Screen Print White Ink On Black Tee Shirts
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How To Screen Print: White Ink On Black Tee Shirts
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Right on! Thank you very much! And you’re welcome. It’s my pleasure to help out anytime. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠
Your tutorials are always great. Thanks for the refresher course before I went and butchered this job tonight.
Thanks for the video. Im getting better. My screen was at its highest peek, I lowered it to an eighth, so much better. Mixed the heck outta my ink and my prints looks good, so far
Ah yes, mixing your ink well will make a difference for sure. Is the Union still drying in screen for you? You’re very welcome. Glad I can help out through my videos. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
I couldn’t have said it any better but it’s not just the machines. Your artwork, inks, screens and other accoutrements may also be a challenge to master. And just because you have the machines doesn’t mean you will instantly be able to print everything you want. It takes time to learn many aspects of screen printing. Thanks so much for watching and dropping me a note. ☠
@2ndwindranch Well thank you very much. I’m very happy to help out. Glad you like the videos. I have never used Ryonet inks but I like Excalibur very much. You can buy it with a Catspit discount from the Print Supplies page. Look for the Integrity listing and then the Excalibur inks. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠
@bigoceansvoyage You are welcome. It is my pleasure to help out. That's great to hear. I appreciate you taking the time to say thanks. That means a lot. Thanks for watching & commenting!
this is the best and understanding on how to do screen printing,thank you
I've used a heat press to press the shirt fiber down into the ink. The heat press heats the ink and allows for pressing screen texture and fibers to be flattened. I press at 320 degrees, for 5 seconds. If you press for longer time you risk damaging your print.
@Dexduzdiz Yes, I agree. I really like the look of the flash/hit/flash method. The only problem is it takes quite a bit longer to do when you print manually. If you have an automatic you can print 2 white screens with a flash in between in one cycle around the press. Then it really doesn’t make much of a difference at all. Except you need two identical screens and great registration. Thanks for watching and commenting!
:) Thank so much. I really appreciate your support very much. And I’m very happy you enjoy my videos so. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠
@ruxvellprints Yes, it does. That will actually build up the ink in layers making it rise off the shirt. If you do that carefully, it looks pretty cool being slightly 3D with really sharp edges. But curing is critical. I did a Catspit hoodie like that and people always go to touch the print because of its raised appearance. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@tedmatas You are welcome. It is my pleasure to help out. Thanks for watching & commenting!
@trebluap Not unless it’s a discharge white or maybe a discharge base depending on the hand you want. The ink used in this video is plastisol ink which is cleaned with either solvents made for screen printing inks or paint thinner and lacquer thinner. It’s best to use products that are not so hazardous and user friendly not to mention drain safe. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠
Screen printing always works best with a very tight screen. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠
@SunshineScreenPrints Thank you very much. I enjoyed watching your video on printing black and white ink. White ink can be a bummer. Once you get used to the ink it won’t be a problem. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠
Hey, thanks for your videos, I really appreciate your work - I've been struggling with white on black in particular, and you've inspired me to keep trying! I'll also be trying out your suggestions in some of your other videos ie. flood & stroke technique. I know the amount of time it takes to make these videos, so I just wanted to say thanks.
@InSuchSkull Ah, the mesh count is noted in the annotations in case anyone else missed that. It is a 110 mesh stretched nice and tight. But you could also do this with what is now called thin mesh. There is an article on the Catspit website about it. Check it out. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@2ndwindranch Thanks, glad you like the video. Yes, you can add reducers but remember that will ultimately reduce opacity. Make sure the ink is about 70 degrees F or so when you print. Or you can just switch to a more creamy ink like Excalibur. But I don’t recommend using reducers especially on black shirts. You might try mixing it up a bit beforehand too. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠
Yes, there is a thread on this on the Catspit Forum. Look for the “The Business: Advertising, Customers, Marketing & More” section. The see the post called, “Customer Approved Misprints.” It will make the volume of ink patchy but if you do it right it works. Link for the forum is on my UA-cam channel page. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠
@Haxwear Thanks! Try working the ink less on the shirt. Flood it while holding the screen up off the shirt. Flood a little extra and then stroke as few times as needed to clear the ink out of the mesh. Or you could try a higher quality shirt too. Like a Hanes Beefy tee. A thicker ink may also help out. Thanks for watching & commenting!
You're the freakin' BOSS, Jonathan. Great stuff in every video.
Quick and easy...right to the point..Good job!
Thank you!! :) Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/ - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Thanks, glad to hear you enjoy my videos. This depends on what you want to spend really. I recommend RANAR equipment because the design is simple; they’re well-built and reasonably priced. But if you want the Cadillac of all presses or the Hummer, if you will, then you can message me and I’ll help you out based on what you want to print. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠
@N1Njaclaws Thank you! You’re welcome, it’s my pleasure to help out and share information. Make sure to check out the website too. If you like the videos, you should love the website. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠
@ballanumber1 Yes, I am using Excalibur’s Competition white. Plastisol. It’s pretty reasonably priced and works very well in a wide variety of printing applications. You can get it from the Print Supplies page on the Catspit website. Just look for the Integrity Print Supply listing and use the discount code at checkout for some savings on your order. Link is on the channel page. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠
I am a beginner in screen printing and i bought several rubberized CMYK paints. I am wondering if rubberized paints are better to use in dark colored shirts rather than using ordinary or water-based inks. And also what kind of mesh should I use for rubberized paints. I think I have 100 mesh. Thanks a lot man!
which method would save you a little more time while keeping the most detail of your screen?
Hey Andy, this is an older video and I was using a white ink I no longer use but it was not thinned or reduced. I never use any additives in my white inks. They are specifically made for excellent coverage and high opacity so if you add anything it changes the opacity while affecting the ink flow characteristics. So if your white inks are too thick and problem some it may be that they are gelled or perhaps there was a bad batch. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠
is there any better results in using water-based white ink on black shirts? i just prefer the water-based since it's more easier clean-up than oil-based. or if it really had to be a oil-based then whats the best clean up procedures & chemicals do i need? thanks
so is fibrillation a normal thing and to be expected on certain fabrics?
Thanks, great videos!
If I wanted to get into this, about how much am I looking at price wise. Is there some sort of starter kit? How are the stencils made? I probably won't do anything more than two colors and won't need to have a high rate of production capability. I currently make decals but t-shirts seem like a lot of fun. Thank you!
That’s great, glad my videos can help out. Well really you should be printing color designs on top of a white under base when you print black or dark garments. Unless the inks are “high opacity” then you’ll need an under base for best results. Thanks so much for watching and dropping me a note. ☠
Woah! I don't know a lot about custom t-shirts, but that rotary press looks a lot more effeicient than heat presses! How much did that thing cost?!
@thatswassupone Nice, thank you! Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠
@PomonaPunkRock No problem, my pleasure. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠
Thank you! You’re welcome, it’s my pleasure to help out. Check out the Catspit website for a lot more free info on screen printing. Link is on the channel page. Try to use a high quality, high opacity white ink. Also you need to be able to get the coverage you desire with the least amount of action on the shirt. That means use a tight screen, good off contact, flood well holding the screen off pallet, and use minimal strokes to print. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠
Very cool #screenprinting video that shows 2 different methods to print white #plastisol #ink on dark garments.
@munnapakora Yes, it’s plastisol ink. Thanks for the sub. And thanks for watching & commenting! ☠
Yes, water based inks do have a shelf life especially when stored improperly. How long they will last will depend on your storage conditions. A somewhat humid, cool area is ideal for storage with the tops very tightly closed. But they can last a long time if properly stored. Thanks so much for watching and dropping me a note. ☠
One I will hopefully be a dealer for ;) Thanks so much for watching and dropping me a note. ☠
@pauygrima You’re’ welcome, my pleasure. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠
I agree. You should have a flash cure unit at the very least. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠
am emmanuel i have been watching your videos and i like them.i am an up comming screen printer and will like to learn more from you. GOOD WORK.
Great video thanks! I'm getting ready to watch more of your info! I am using Ryonet's Lemon Yellow & Colonial Blue on Black Shirts. The yellow is extremely thick. Watching you in this video working the white, completely not what's happening to me, I am so sore today after 52 shirts 2 color 1 location. Tomorrow, same colors on fronts, any suggestions? I have the reducer and used about 6 tables spoons of that in the qt of yellow.
You’re’ welcome, my pleasure. Glad you liked it. Thanks for the support! ☠
What Brand of white ink you using on this video it is very smooth...I've hard time with ryonet white so thick or any solution to thin plastisol white ink
Hi.I've been using the hit flash hit for white and opaque colors on dark shirts and I still get bad fiber lift on the shirts. High quality shirts so pretty sure it's my stroke or the type of ink I'm using. I haven't preloaded in the past, will this help? Your ink looks a lot easier to work with and not as pasty as mine. I know you stir yours a bit before, but I could mix mine with a copter rotor and not get it like that. What kind is it? Great channel! Thanks, Sam.
Another Great Video Jon.
Keep up the great work.
The best on UA-cam.
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Hey really appreciate your videos! I have a question, I am running into an issue where my white ink goes through the shirt.so ie: if i turn my shirt inside out you will be able to see my print quite prominently. am I using too much ink? is my off-contact too close to the shirt? I am using water based ink. thanks in advance!
is the 2 - 1 emulsion best or will 1-1 work just fine for beginners??....
Hey catspit what types of ink you recommend? I see your white is really nice and smooth are you using any types of additives . Do you cover additives on a video .
Thanks
Very interesting, thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠
@hiphopprintshop LOL, I never said it was going to be one stroke. I call it a multiple pass or a “putty job”. I really think a one stroke white print is not practical; it may be possible but at higher speeds of manual printing the quality and consistency will suffer with one stroke printing. I would suggest a minimum of 2 strokes on a manual press to ensure coverage and overall print consistency. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Hi i have a big question, i want to know if i can do a print over other existing? for example if i print a circle on a black shirt and then i didn't like it and then can i do a square from the same color to cover it and do another design on it?
You’re welcome; it’s my pleasure to help out in any way. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠
very helpful thanks! im having trouble printing red ink on black t shirt im using regular fabric paint is there special screenprinting ink available/
Thanks, glad you like my UA-cam channel. Check out my website too, the link is on my channel page. This could be the ink or perhaps you are working the ink too much while in contact with the shirt. Try to print with minimal strokes and movement of any kind. Flooding the screen with ink while lifted off the pallet can help achieve this. But it is a bit odd if you have fibrillation on the second hit after flashing. Not sure what’s happening there. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠
Hi Caspit ...
i want to make a question ...i often see some kind of screen print , when they iron it , the shirt damaged ... the problem is of the color ink or something else that i didn't know . if u can reply this question i will be very gratefull...
Can I print different colors on a shirt with good quality if I'm only using a flash dryer?
Hi Catspit
I am learning loads from your vids. I have an issue with process yellow you may be ablwe to help with. I am printing some t-shirts for my band, and in this instance I am trying to print Speedball Process Yellow on to black cotton t-shirt. My issue is that the colour fades to a yellowy grey as it dries, I have even hand painted the colour but the fading still occurs, All other colours are ok, it just happens with the yellow. Is there a special technique to print with process yellow ?
@alenmemphis Thank you! Thanks for watching & commenting!
Im buying the 4 color 1 station press starter kit from Ryonet this week and the kit comes with 110 mesh screens....my first shirts will be a single white color print on different colored shirts.....should I upgrade to the 156 mesh or stick with the 110 that comes with the kit...? im wondering which mesh would be best for me to start printing with as a beginner...
LOL... Thank you! You’re welcome, it’s my pleasure to help out and share information. Check out the Catspit website for a lot more free info on screen printing. Link is on the channel page. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠
Thank you! Not really but some fabrics are more prone to it than others. Thanks much for watching and dropping me a note. ☠
Thanks for the sub! I appreciate the support. Watch all of my videos to learn to screen print and I’ll be happy to answer specific questions. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠
@xinsanendabrainx Thank you! Glad you like my videos. I use Excalibur’s Competition White. You can get a Catspit discount on this stuff through the Print Supplies page on the Catspit website. It’s pretty thick out of the bucket but as you work it, it gets creamy. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Hey man! Im kinda new at this... So i bought a frame, i bought film and i bought the ink. I now want to pass an image to the film, if Im correct, and then put it on the frame to pass the ink, right? How do I get the image I want to print on the film? Thx!
i noticed how milky it was. I am was printing whie this weekend and it was no where that smooth. Even after mixing it manually (not with a drill as per your other video) do i just have to mix it till it gets that runny?
This is Excalibur Competition white. It’s a high opacity plastisol ink for textiles. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠
Currently I am using Triangle’s Phoenix white. It’s an excellent ink. I just did a video on it so check my latest videos for my recent uploads and you will see it. I do a test print and tell you where you can get it with a discount ;) Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠
i have a screen printer as well. but i had an issue with the ink drying on the screen while im printing and it effects some of the prints. What tips do you have for this problem?
Both methods can keep good detail. It’s just one may look a bit crisper than the other. But the quicker way is the multiple pass one hit method. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠
Hi , Can you do the flash with a hair dryer if you don't have a cure unit like yours please?
@PomonaPunkRock I assume you are using water based inks, yes? You can use an ink additive that will slow the dry time of the ink or you can back flood the screen with ink in between prints. Some people even use water bottles with spray tops that can mist and moisten up the ink. Or work much faster…LOL. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠
@volpe3fuego You are welcome. It is my pleasure to help out and share information. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the screenprinting videos. Please make sure to check out the website for a lot more free information about screenprinting. You can find the link on the channel page and in the video descriptions. Glow-in-the-dark ink should be screen printed directly onto the T-shirt. I think if you try to apply it after the printing it won't look very good. Thanks for watching and commenting. ☠
good tips man, I am gonna try both! I recentlly purchased a gallon of nazdar water base ink (white), are familiar you with this brand?? It really doesnt have a soft feel to it..
Great video - as always! As a new printer I'd been stumbling through the forums but this makes a lot more sense. So you're using water-based inks? Keep up the good work!
For a design like that, what would be your thoughts on doing cut vinyl heat press like Sisser?
A lot of people have trouble with that ink. Currently I would recommend Triangle Phoenix white. I made a video about it and it is the best as far as I’m concerned. You can get it at a discount using the Catspit promo code for Screen Printing Superstore. See the links on my UA-cam channel page. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠
If you are printing white ink on different colored shirts especially dark colors then the 110 mesh will work very well. I would not get the 156 mesh unless you have the need to do some detail. It will be harder to get the coverage you want but can be done with a double hit with the flash if you need to. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠
I tend to prefer that look as well but it takes more time to do. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠
What ink do you use?
can you please tell me what ink your using is it water based or plastasol ?? and where did you buy the ink? i am using plastasol but my ink is wayyyyyyyy more thicker than yours i dont understand why.... its so thick that i cant even flood the screen.... please reply thanks
@nickisgayyyyyy Setting up a manual shop can cost anywhere from $500 to over $20,000. There are starter kits which you can find on the Catspit website. The stencils are made by a photographic process. Check out the website to learn more. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠
@CatspitProductions I just wanted you to know how much I really appreciate your videos and all of your feedback! I have learned so much so thank you! You mention the Excalibur ink in your videos and in your response above. Is that something I can purchase from you? Will it be better to work with than Ryonet's "Ryopaque" series? That's what the yellow was. The blue was great, the yellow was terrible! I adopted your "push" to print method, WAY better on my body!
Thank you very much, good luck. Let me know if you need help anytime. Please make sure to subscribe :) Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠
I probably could :) Thanks so much for watching and dropping me a note. ☠
what brand of ink do you use? I'm using QCM white and it is still thick like tar when I'm printing. I even power drill mixed it. I don't want to use a reducer but I am failing to get a workable consitency
Thank you so much! Incredibly enlightening :)
You're welcome. Glad I could help out. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
what type ink u used?waterbased ink or plastisol?
@Cloud797 Not sure what you mean there. But the stencil is open as you can see…LOL. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠
Hi Sir, I have a HUGE problem printing with Black/Dark Shirts, I use water-based ink and it doesnt give me a good print on 1-2 stroke everytime, and silver doesn't print unless I use white base print, can you give me some tips, maybe i am missing something.. or i am doing it wrong
@WeeboPrints90 This is a high opacity plastisol ink. Most tend to be thick and creamy especially if it is high opacity. This is Excalibur ink. Thanks for watching & commenting!
Can the mixing containers be see through?
when i flash dry my image is shrinking ?so when I go to make another pass the image isnt perfectly lined up. i washed and fried my garment so not sure why this is happening? ive tried doing it by hand with a gun and using a moveable dryer like yours.ugh
Thank you very much! I actually use plastisol inks. Check out my screen printing forum and website. Link is on the channel page. Thanks so much for watching and dropping me a note. ☠
could you use acrylic paint?
We’ll it’s a matter of the right ink and the right set up. You should be able to get a good white ink to print well without a flash. I have more videos on this subject I do believe. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠
Hi, what type of ink did you use??
Very useful explanation. Thanks
pedro Caba You’re very welcome. Glad I can help out through my videos. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/