Comments on: How to start a silk screen business http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:24:06 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Mark Kay http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html/comment-page-1#comment-14183 Mark Kay Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:17:53 +0000 http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html#comment-14183 John, How much money do you have to spend on equipment? We'll start there. John,
How much money do you have to spend on equipment? We’ll start there.

]]> By: John Z http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html/comment-page-1#comment-14182 John Z Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:35:56 +0000 http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html#comment-14182 Hi Mark, I'm looking for all the equipment needed to start a screen printing business in my basement too. I have a clothing line and the necessary step is to start printing myself to increase profit. Of course I'd like to expand into a printing business as well. I've been layed off for over a year now and really need to get this going fast. I really need some guidance to find some good quality used equipment and knoledge. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance, John Hi Mark,

I’m looking for all the equipment needed to start a screen printing business in my basement too. I have a clothing line and the necessary step is to start printing myself to increase profit. Of course I’d like to expand into a printing business as well. I’ve been layed off for over a year now and really need to get this going fast. I really need some guidance to find some good quality used equipment and knoledge.

Can anyone help?

Thanks in advance,

John

]]> By: Moku http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html/comment-page-1#comment-14169 Moku Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:42:49 +0000 http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html#comment-14169 Thanks Mark for the info...really helped me alot. Thanks Mark for the info…really helped me alot.

]]> By: Mark Kay http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html/comment-page-1#comment-14168 Mark Kay Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:17:34 +0000 http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html#comment-14168 Slava, you have a curing problem. Are you using a flash dryer to cure your ink? If so your only asking for problems. If not, keep in mind that plastisol ink cures at the minimum of 325 degrees F at approximately 60 to 90 seconds. Increased temperature and decreased time (to a certain point) can lead to faster production time but is dependent on the the color of the ink and the type and color of the substrait. As far as working with half tones; the pre-press is most important. You need to have the correct mesh tension, the correct stencil (emulsion) thickness, and the mesh may have to be stretched on an angle to prevent saw tooth. Your exposing time is critical; too much on a half tone will result in under cutting. I would recommend exposing your screens by light units and not by time. Make sure your squeege is sharp and test the print with different durometers to see which prints best. Good luck Slava, you have a curing problem. Are you using a flash dryer to cure your ink? If so your only asking for problems. If not, keep in mind that plastisol ink cures at the minimum of 325 degrees F at approximately 60 to 90 seconds. Increased temperature and decreased time (to a certain point) can lead to faster production time but is dependent on the the color of the ink and the type and color of the substrait. As far as working with half tones; the pre-press is most important. You need to have the correct mesh tension, the correct stencil (emulsion) thickness, and the mesh may have to be stretched on an angle to prevent saw tooth. Your exposing time is critical; too much on a half tone will result in under cutting. I would recommend exposing your screens by light units and not by time. Make sure your squeege is sharp and test the print with different durometers to see which prints best. Good luck

]]> By: Moku http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html/comment-page-1#comment-14165 Moku Sat, 12 Jun 2010 04:12:19 +0000 http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html#comment-14165 thanks a lot Rob. Now is it possible to do CYMK process on the screen printing press. Im just curious with the halftones that may be hard to expose to screens. thanks a lot Rob. Now is it possible to do CYMK process on the screen printing press. Im just curious with the halftones that may be hard to expose to screens.

]]> By: Rob http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html/comment-page-1#comment-14164 Rob Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:00:29 +0000 http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html#comment-14164 Slave, it sounds like the inks weren't completely baked on. Another possibility is the shirts you used had too much polyester, and not enough cotton. Or maybe the shirts had been coated in something and you need to wash them first, before printing them. Slave, it sounds like the inks weren’t completely baked on. Another possibility is the shirts you used had too much polyester, and not enough cotton. Or maybe the shirts had been coated in something and you need to wash them first, before printing them.

]]> By: Moku http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html/comment-page-1#comment-14163 Moku Fri, 11 Jun 2010 06:04:56 +0000 http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html#comment-14163 I have just started my own t shirt screen printing...everything went ok from exposing to flash drying. Although they were quality designs....I rung my first customers to test their washability... It was very embarassing they told they were completely washed out before 20 washes as I was promised. What is the problem can someone helpme. Thanks I have just started my own t shirt screen printing…everything went ok from exposing to flash drying. Although they were quality designs….I rung my first customers to test their washability… It was very embarassing they told they were completely washed out before 20 washes as I was promised. What is the problem can someone helpme. Thanks

]]> By: Slava Dorohin http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html/comment-page-1#comment-14146 Slava Dorohin Mon, 17 May 2010 18:50:45 +0000 http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html#comment-14146 I would like you Guys to send me a sample business plan on T-shirt printing. I would like you Guys to send me a sample business plan on T-shirt printing.

]]> By: Mark Kay http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html/comment-page-1#comment-14142 Mark Kay Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:46 +0000 http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html#comment-14142 Hi Sabrina, What would be the best way to contact you? Could you post your e-mail address? Mark Hi Sabrina,

What would be the best way to contact you? Could you post your e-mail address?

Mark

]]> By: Helena http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html/comment-page-1#comment-14135 Helena Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:38:49 +0000 http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html#comment-14135 Silk screen business is that needs to be focus and dedication if you want the business to be succeed. It may take not serious amount of budget but it should be taken seriously. Anyway thanks for you idea. Silk screen business is that needs to be focus and dedication if you want the business to be succeed. It may take not serious amount of budget but it should be taken seriously. Anyway thanks for you idea.

]]> By: Sabrina Sistrunk http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html/comment-page-1#comment-14122 Sabrina Sistrunk Wed, 21 Apr 2010 08:12:35 +0000 http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html#comment-14122 Mark Kay I would like you to contact me with some tips if at all possible. thank you Mark Kay I would like you to contact me with some tips if at all possible. thank you

]]> By: Mark Kay http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html/comment-page-1#comment-14117 Mark Kay Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:36:30 +0000 http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html#comment-14117 Hi Everyone, I had my own screen printing business which I started in my basement. I printed everything from textiles, to hard products, plastic, electronic componets, and glass. I was very successful. I eventually went on to consult for other printing companies. It is true that you can make great money in screen printing. If you need some guidance I would be more then willing to give you some tips Hi Everyone,
I had my own screen printing business which I started in my basement. I printed everything from textiles, to hard products, plastic, electronic componets, and glass. I was very successful. I eventually went on to consult for other printing companies. It is true that you can make great money in screen printing. If you need some guidance I would be more then willing to give you some tips

]]> By: tgurl http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html/comment-page-1#comment-14095 tgurl Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:01:35 +0000 http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html#comment-14095 Havoc- there is ebay, etsy, artfire, & craiglist to get you started. Havoc- there is ebay, etsy, artfire, & craiglist to get you started.

]]> By: havoc http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html/comment-page-1#comment-14066 havoc Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:45:41 +0000 http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html#comment-14066 I have all the stuff to run a silk screening business,6 color press, conveyor belt dryer, flash dryer, heat transfer press, cup/mug press and cap press. Please help me! I dont know or have the motivation to get started and I need too!!! What are some ideals people have for me, how do I get my name out there. Help help help I have all the stuff to run a silk screening business,6 color press, conveyor belt dryer, flash dryer, heat transfer press, cup/mug press and cap press. Please help me! I dont know or have the motivation to get started and I need too!!! What are some ideals people have for me, how do I get my name out there. Help help help

]]> By: teen t shirts http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html/comment-page-1#comment-14052 teen t shirts Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:08:43 +0000 http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html#comment-14052 Thanks, this has been very helpful Thanks, this has been very helpful

]]> By: make your own t shirts http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html/comment-page-1#comment-14049 make your own t shirts Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:14:06 +0000 http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html#comment-14049 Hi ! thank for post. Hi ! thank for post.

]]> By: Ashish Kulkarni http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html/comment-page-1#comment-14031 Ashish Kulkarni Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:33:01 +0000 http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html#comment-14031 You can start a business in any which way you want. However, at some point, you will need finance. And to get that, or to make the business successful, you need a plan. Regards, Ashish. You can start a business in any which way you want. However, at some point, you will need finance. And to get that, or to make the business successful, you need a plan.

Regards,

Ashish.

]]> By: Boss http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html/comment-page-1#comment-14011 Boss Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:20:43 +0000 http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html#comment-14011 Thank for your information. i reture to your site later. Thank for your information. i reture to your site later.

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]]> By: Jesse B http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html/comment-page-1#comment-13961 Jesse B Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:31:33 +0000 http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com/how-to-start-a-silk-screen-business.html#comment-13961 It' for my college class and we have to write our own plans but I can't get any of the market research and I would love a samole that I could reference. It’ for my college class and we have to write our own plans but I can’t get any of the market research and I would love a samole that I could reference.

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