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NEWS FROM THE STAFF

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Written by Wayne Walker

Freight Program Changes as of Monday, March 18, 2024

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Written by Wayne Walker

Due to increase by UPS & FedEx to shipping & surcharges, we are forced to adjust our Freight Program starting Monday, March 18, 2024

HALF PRICE FREIGHT on SUPPLY orders between $300 - $399*

FREE FREIGHT on SUPPLY orders over $400*

(*restrictions apply)

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Written by TJ Schubert
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PROPER SCREEN COATING: MAKE WHITES WHITER AND PRINTS CLEARER

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Written by TJ Schubert
Once your dark room is set up with essentials and you’ve chosen an emulsion, we come to the art of screen coating.  Yes, we describe it as an art because it takes an experienced touch gained through lots of practice to achieve a consistent coating every time.  Properly coated screens provide an even depth ink channel across the entire print surface.  An even ink channel results in a superior final print, meaning whiter whites and clearer prints.  Read on to learn more about proper coating techniques and how to troubleshoot issues you may be experiencing. Continue reading
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Written by TJ Schubert
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT EMULSION

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Written by TJ Schubert
In the screen printing industry, choosing the right emulsion is as important as proper knife selection is for a chef.  Imagine carving a roast with a butter knife.  Sure it can be done, but a more effective tool exists and the best chefs know how and when to choose based on their needs.  Similarly, different types of screen printing jobs benefit from different screen emulsions in order to increase print quality and save time on press.  We’ve broken down the different types of emulsions available, their general qualities, and the pros and cons of each for different types of print shop needs.  We’ve also provided some questions you should ask yourself before choosing an emulsion for your particular situation.  Continue reading
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TECH SUPPORT'S TOP 5 SCREEN ROOM ESSENTIALS

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Written by TJ Schubert
The screen room…where every great imprint begins and ends.  When our customers come to us with a production issue, we usually begin by back-tracking their process all the way to the screen room. Without a proper screen room set up, even the most experienced printer is doomed to suffer a variety of print issues further down the production line.  By investing in what we consider to be five essential screen room tools, your screen development and reclaiming processes will improve in consistency and speed to save your business time and money. Continue reading