i started with a home made 1 color 2x4 press made with a door hinge (not jiffy clamps). then i got the blue press on ebay. then expanded to a 6x6 from China. Beginning of 2020 I'm getting a vastex. I learned watching YOUR videos and Jonathan (Cat Spit) and Ryan (Ryonet) and a few others. thanks for the video! wish i had tried the jiffy clamps! that's pretty cool.
Hey cam just wanted to say iv been in the business about 2yrs I basically learned everything from watching you you have a great way to keep ppl intrested and just wanted to say I appreciate everything
I actually started out from ground zero with that Vevor 4 color system. You are 100% correct with having to tinker and retinker the alignment of all the working parts but once I spent time doing that, its serving me well. I started printing shirts for my tattoo shop and I am able to make some really good money so far!!!!! Thanx for your videos!
Great Video Cam! I Actually built a 4 Color PP out of wood, door hinges, and a lazy Susan for just a little over $100. Its actually pretty cool how little you can invest at the beginning and build a pro business.
Mannn glad i found this channel i have that same press and after a few prints and trying to always get it to register i just left in the corner....moved on to HTV and inkjet printing...but now after seeing this im motivated to try it again
So I started with that exact blue press! and ran into the same problems and more..the biggest is that the base was bent to hell and 1/4 of the hardware was just non existing.... Soooo with a hole lot of swearing and some backyard engineering it is now with stand and functional registration. mostly from just stuff lying around my place or at friends. it rocks now! so if anybody has one of those and are just about to kick it to the curb and go back to a lovely life of flopping whoppers.... hit me up. I I can walk you through or make you some seriously needed upgrades!! I would be happy to help!!
@@ThePrintLife a small hammer is your friend! Loosen the screen off just enough to tap it into reg. Problem is they change reg when you tighten them up from loose! Whether the press will actually hold reg, is another question altogether, though!
I have this press and I can't wait either! It took me FOREVER to put together but now I can do 1 color good (new to all of screen printing) and I have faith in you Cam, you can do it!
Lol! I know the frustration with this press! I am very new and I put this together too. Mine is the 4 color 2 station and I got my registration thingy (gate) to keep my screen from lateral movement by tightening it down kinda crooked on purpose. Otherwise it moves!
Finished building Press from the video last week. Waiting for clamps from Amazon and need to strengthen with more screws when get hold of a drill. Kristian said this -
i have just got the same 4c press it was 120 eur and i got the same prob with bearings but i fixed it just by putting washers in front under that part with bearings and it seems like its ok now :) lol im thinking about just redrilling the holes. Can’t wait to see the press do a m.c print. :)
Maybe build a little topper box that has a hole in the side that you could place over the shirt. Stick the nozzle of the heat gun in the side hole and get an "oven" effect that might work better than overlapping passes.
Those cheap 4 colors presses can pull off a 4 color print if you know what you are doing. The real question is can it hold up on a production run or live event. Would love to see a time lapse of that.
Great video glad to see you posting these, do you have any live shows coming up. The video marketing tool is an excellent choice compared to Blogging and having to worry about satisfying all those SEO rules and trying to get your info ready to go out to the public. It's a nightmare to do it right.Not that videoing is a piece of cake because you still need to edit and put it together. You do it very well.
I feel like I need to do both. I was converting the videos into blog posts but wowza thats allot of extra work. I will get someone to help write them soon.
im interested to see you try the milti color. i use the blue press and i have had a hard time with that. I also had a hard time bc of making the screens for a multi print also
The Print Life things and family are good. Working on our own page/channel and studio Lightspeed Jr. I'm looking into making merch and your info is very helpful. Keep em coming and glad to see you're doing well.
One your image That you printed in this video was trying to figure out how you designed the border of your lettering like that. My kids and I are just now starting out our new life Journey with screen printing life and unfortunately I purchased us the same blue press but trying to making it work until we can upgrade..
Awesome. Glad to see another video from you. This very informative for someone starting out. I remember when I barely started, I started with a diy 1 color press that I made from wood. Than upgraded to a used cheap 6 color 1 station that I saw on sale for $2000pesos (about $105 USD). Its a horrible press with no micros nor even an off contact adjustment. It's a pain but making work until I'm able to afford an actual press.
@@ThePrintLife It is, theirs a lot of people trying to learn screen printing. As well it's very helpful as well to people already printing. Great way to learn new tips and ideas.
Cam I have a super noob question maybe you can make a video on how you dispose of the chemicals you use to reclaim a screen and how you can do it at home.
I remember being at a shop trying to do a 2 color print larger than the black flash we had and having to use a heat gun/flash combo, or moving the flash (with no wheels) to cure in 2 parts....I'd say a good flash is the best investment moving past 2 colors unless your confident on wet on wet
So you used a 25x25 piece to put the shirt on to right? You also have another piece that’s cut where the jiffy clamps are on how big is that and how big is the gap between the two pieces? 2” help CAM! I’m making one based on your a but you hardly gave us dimensions lol!!
So a realistic starting budget could be as low as $300 for ALL supplies (screens, DIY press, emulsion, ink, better heat setting option, etc.) If nothing else, it makes for a fun hobby with some side money potential.
Hi Cam, I just wanted to really thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with everyone else, it would be easy not to do it just to protect your business because after all, why would you want more people learning to do what you do and create more competence for you right? but still you keep on sharing, also thank you for making you videos very entertaining since there are some people who's voice alone makes you want to go to sleep even if the content of the video is useful, I have learned a lot from you, I also live in Phoenix very close to where your shop is, I hope one day to be able to say hi to you and thank you in person have a great day
@@panzertiger7845 Thank you so much for watching, you are right there is no huge pay off other than you guys watching, I do it because I like making videos. You're the best.
Do you have exact dimensions or another video on step by step printer press build. I’m sure I could figure it out but would much rather be certain if I’m trying to not f it up
i haven't really found anyone that can answer this question can i used heat press if i have it hover over the top of the image instead of a heat gun or one of those big heat machines
I was gifted a couple of clamps from a professor at school and Im planning to build that little wooden press you made tomorrow as my 1st press. I started screen printing recently in my print making class and fell in love. Do you happen to have the final dimensions for it out of curiosity and what wood is the best to get for it?
Any way to do multi-color prints without this style press? E.g. could you make multiple wooden single presses and some how move the platen between them, or maybe use cheap t-shirt boards that you move from press to press? Not for business, but maybe a dozen shirts for hobby purposes.
I like the idea blue one,many colour can been printed..and also saving a storage,can put at the side of corner..but,I worried about the clamp and the frame border,for long term uses..it can bend the frame border because it needed to clamp tightly avoid slightly printed..for me,that clamp design not good for long term uses..
Correct bending was a horrible idea anyway. Someone else mentioned I should adjust the pallet tilt and they were correct. That's what I should have done.
Awesome video man! I'm super new to Screen Printing and this video helps me out a 1000%. Just so you know, I went to click on your Amazon affiliate link and it brought me to a dead page. I'm definitely interested in those clamps. I just thought I'd let you know. Thanks again man!
😁It's so hard to find an affordable printing press ( 4 color 1 station /4 color 4 station ) that has great reviews, little to no "quality" issues or good features like micro registration. Im yet to find a top rated best list for manual printing presses at beginner/entry-level at least not on a pro grade level and I don't mind buying extra for great features & quality but $1400 for a start up small business sounds a bit much but if it's worth with the right stuff I'll buy it... Im not sure about the "Merchmakr" alternative just to throw that in there 🤔thank you for all the really awesome and useful videos I always look forward to seeing what's next on your channel
I started with the blue press myself and I hated every second of it. My bearings were worn out and none of the gate keepers were the same size so my print would ghost left right up and down it is terrible. And it was so hard to get the right off contact because everything was wobbly. I mainly sell multi color prints and trying to register two color prints is almost impossible especially when both colors ghost. It discouraged me so much I stopped pressing and I sub my work out or I buy heat transfers.
@@KayriGaming the tension on the springs will depend on your preference. I'd say load screens on all of them and adjust them until you're comfortable with them.
I use that blue press to do multicolour prints. It's doable. I've put thick tank tape around the piece of metal which is held by the rollers on each colour. It works really well. There's no more movement. It's great value, especially when compared to anything with micro registration adjusters on it.
i have the multicolor press. im having issues with getting the screen adjusted. one side of the screen is on the pallet . the other side is up about a 1/4 from the pallet .. im a beginner and its frustrating . also how did you measure for your center lines so i can line up the registration marks on the screen to the pallet?
I'm glad you said you already liked the cheap 1 better. I bought the blue 1 to replace a homemade press. But ended up using the pallet on my old cheap homemade press
Please make A video on how to Wash the burned screen without a pressure Washer...Thanks A lot, it would Be a great Help if this would be possible 😄😄😄😄😄
@@ThePrintLife thank you so much for the reply. I made it 14 wide and 16 long. However I may re cut the platen since it came out ever so slightly not straight and my OCD is getting to me lol
I have this same press but the alignment area is slightly different mine has like berings but I can't figure out how to adjust them I just used electric tape to fill in the gap but is still not solid . if you have any suggestions I would highly appreciate it .
The screws were crappy dry wall screws. I litteral cut them with clippers so they wouldnt pierce the surface of the pallet. I'm not sure about the length of the 2x6 I think it started at about 6 foot. Just use what ever scrap you can find.
I would not waste much time building a 4 color press personally. Not to say people don't make it work, but there is a point of diminishing returns. I would try the blue press because it is basically free most spend more on mcdonalds in a week. No matter how I slice it, screen printing is not cheap, the inks, emulsions chemicals all cost money. So there will always be an investment.
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Like you said mate u gonna find it hard registering multi colour prints on that cheap shit your home made with the hinge clamps is ideal
I agree for newbies the home made press is a great place to start.
Sir i want to such type of screens and it's spare parts and solutions
What is the best scrub brush to buy to clean the mesh screen
Did you know: you can put an amazon affiliate link in the description which is easier for people to find, and you make money from posting the link?
i started with a home made 1 color 2x4 press made with a door hinge (not jiffy clamps). then i got the blue press on ebay. then expanded to a 6x6 from China. Beginning of 2020 I'm getting a vastex. I learned watching YOUR videos and Jonathan (Cat Spit) and Ryan (Ryonet) and a few others. thanks for the video! wish i had tried the jiffy clamps! that's pretty cool.
Those clamps work surprisingly well.
Hey cam just wanted to say iv been in the business about 2yrs I basically learned everything from watching you you have a great way to keep ppl intrested and just wanted to say I appreciate everything
Oh damn that is so cool to hear. I love making videos and Its awesome to hear you like watching them.
I actually started out from ground zero with that Vevor 4 color system. You are 100% correct with having to tinker and retinker the alignment of all the working parts but once I spent time doing that, its serving me well. I started printing shirts for my tattoo shop and I am able to make some really good money so far!!!!! Thanx for your videos!
Right on. I feel like your situation is the perfect solution for that press.
HOORAY, Our Spiritual Leader has returned!!! I'd almost lost the will to print! Good to have your voice blaring in my workshop again.
My voice is like a strong soothing breeze flowing through the shop, providing cool to those that sweat, and warmth to those that shiver.
Great Video Cam! I Actually built a 4 Color PP out of wood, door hinges, and a lazy Susan for just a little over $100. Its actually pretty cool how little you can invest at the beginning and build a pro business.
My bud sent me a link to this site. I've always thought about printing shirts, but this vid has certainly put a spark in my brain.
1st time watching...Subscribed! Ur awesome! Great content, skill and personality 🙏🏾
Mannn glad i found this channel i have that same press and after a few prints and trying to always get it to register i just left in the corner....moved on to HTV and inkjet printing...but now after seeing this im motivated to try it again
I'm not sure that doing multi color is a good idea, bit I will do a video trying.
used to work at that exact home depot lol, new to screen printing and already love all the content!
Thats crazy. I love me some home depot.
So I started with that exact blue press! and ran into the same problems and more..the biggest is that the base was bent to hell and 1/4 of the hardware was just non existing.... Soooo with a hole lot of swearing and some backyard engineering it is now with stand and functional registration. mostly from just stuff lying around my place or at friends. it rocks now! so if anybody has one of those and are just about to kick it to the curb and go back to a lovely life of flopping whoppers.... hit me up. I I can walk you through or make you some seriously needed upgrades!! I would be happy to help!!
Cory Pettitt Is there any way i could contact you so you could help me out?
@@carlosarturo3906 absolutely
@@carlosarturo3906 savagesignslogos@gmail.com
Hit me up.
Im all ears to help make the press register better
Cory Pettitt definitely could use some help also
Nice man. This will help a lot of people try screen printing without having to put up thousands of dollars
Awesome video Cam. Can’t wait to see the $199 press do a multi-color print. Good luck!
Yea dude I dont know if I can do it. That think is tough.
@@ThePrintLife a small hammer is your friend! Loosen the screen off just enough to tap it into reg. Problem is they change reg when you tighten them up from loose!
Whether the press will actually hold reg, is another question altogether, though!
I have this press and I can't wait either! It took me FOREVER to put together but now I can do 1 color good (new to all of screen printing) and I have faith in you Cam, you can do it!
"cheap press, heat gun, it'll get the job done" that's a really good t-shirt right there
Thanks man. I love the color combo. Subtle yet popping. Thank you for the comment
I started out with that same blue 4 color press.... it worked but was a PAIN!!!!!!!! was glad to retire it after a year lol
Were you able to do paid work with it?
the print life is back good video cam
Thank you for hanging in there. You're the best.
The assembly of that 4 color press seems daunting! That's why I had to make my own similar to the wood press you made. Great video!
It is easy... just lots of parts. It was faster assembling my Anatol Thunder.
by the way great job on making your own press. You are the best
@@ThePrintLife thank you! Hopefully I can do a video about it soon
Lol! I know the frustration with this press! I am very new and I put this together too. Mine is the 4 color 2 station and I got my registration thingy (gate) to keep my screen from lateral movement by tightening it down kinda crooked on purpose. Otherwise it moves!
ah that's a good idea.
This video is going to give me the motivation I need to get back into it. Thank you for taking your time to do this.
You can do it.
Off contact never work for me in 20 years never like it but you're project is excellent for beginners
He’s back let’s go! Come on Cam, post vids like the old days
Oh man I just got anxiety thinking about producing at that frequency. I literally didnt sleep during that time.
The Print Life I get that bro, but try and give us one atleast once a week dude we miss you! You and Lee Stuart are the only entertaining ones!
Great Video. I think the 4 color blue press will do a good job. Keep up the good work.
Finished building Press from the video last week. Waiting for clamps from Amazon and need to strengthen with more screws when get hold of a drill. Kristian said this -
i have just got the same 4c press it was 120 eur and i got the same prob with bearings but i fixed it just by putting washers in front under that part with bearings and it seems like its ok now :) lol im thinking about just redrilling the holes. Can’t wait to see the press do a m.c print. :)
Maybe build a little topper box that has a hole in the side that you could place over the shirt. Stick the nozzle of the heat gun in the side hole and get an "oven" effect that might work better than overlapping passes.
That is a good idea worth trying for sure.
idk why i watched this or how i got here but i like it. you have my like, sir.
That's what I'm talking about. You are the man!
Bought the blue one recently for £78 on eBay here in the UK, shipped from Czech Rep and arrived within the week. I’ve yet to use it though.
Just made the wood home made press super easy to do. Thanks for the video.
Those cheap 4 colors presses can pull off a 4 color print if you know what you are doing. The real question is can it hold up on a production run or live event. Would love to see a time lapse of that.
Great video glad to see you posting these, do you have any live shows coming up. The video marketing tool is an excellent choice compared to Blogging and having to worry about satisfying all those SEO rules and trying to get your info ready to go out to the public. It's a nightmare to do it right.Not that videoing is a piece of cake because you still need to edit and put it together. You do it very well.
I feel like I need to do both. I was converting the videos into blog posts but wowza thats allot of extra work. I will get someone to help write them soon.
im interested to see you try the milti color. i use the blue press and i have had a hard time with that. I also had a hard time bc of making the screens for a multi print also
Me to also feeling lazy not sure I want to deal with it, but I will
Easy fix for the blue press. Wrap tape around the post so the bearings tighten more when you bring the arm down.
Very useful info on building a press, thanks.
Hey Keita, long time no see, how's the family? Thanks for popping in. You rule
The Print Life things and family are good. Working on our own page/channel and studio Lightspeed Jr. I'm looking into making merch and your info is very helpful. Keep em coming and glad to see you're doing well.
That's awsome. Hot me up when you get the channel started. We can do a collab to get you off the ground.
Pow! Look at that! I think you got the formula down. This video is growing fast. Super jelly! lol
Rember talking about it on the phone. You were right.
@@ThePrintLife Now I just need to get onboard.
One your image That you printed in this video was trying to figure out how you designed the border of your lettering like that. My kids and I are just now starting out our new life Journey with screen printing life and unfortunately I purchased us the same blue press but trying to making it work until we can upgrade..
I can do a video for the process it's pretty dang easy in illustrator.
HAWT DAMN HES BACK BABY! 🤘
Awesome. Glad to see another video from you. This very informative for someone starting out. I remember when I barely started, I started with a diy 1 color press that I made from wood. Than upgraded to a used cheap 6 color 1 station that I saw on sale for $2000pesos (about $105 USD). Its a horrible press with no micros nor even an off contact adjustment. It's a pain but making work until I'm able to afford an actual press.
Yea man I think on this platform the entry level stuff is more usefull from a tutorial perspective.
@@ThePrintLife It is, theirs a lot of people trying to learn screen printing. As well it's very helpful as well to people already printing. Great way to learn new tips and ideas.
Good to see a new upload. Awesome work and great info. The award for most shirts worn in 14 minutes or less is all yours my friend. lol
Lol yea dude this video was shot over a handful of days and I almost gave up on it.
Do you have a full video of building the home made press?
I will make a video on it this week.
Yes I do head to my channel it's called how to build a press for 30 bucks.
Cam I have a super noob question maybe you can make a video on how you dispose of the chemicals you use to reclaim a screen and how you can do it at home.
I have seen some crazy set ups. I may be able to put something together but It will be awhile before I get to it.
That Amazon press might be decent for one color live events
Pretty much the reason I bought 2 of them as back up presses for smaller events.
I remember being at a shop trying to do a 2 color print larger than the black flash we had and having to use a heat gun/flash combo, or moving the flash (with no wheels) to cure in 2 parts....I'd say a good flash is the best investment moving past 2 colors unless your confident on wet on wet
Man I love your videos !! Very helpful thanks …
dude you are the absolute man
So you used a 25x25 piece to put the shirt on to right? You also have another piece that’s cut where the jiffy clamps are on how big is that and how big is the gap between the two pieces? 2” help CAM! I’m making one based on your a but you hardly gave us dimensions lol!!
Can you give exact measurements for everything so i can go to homedepo and they cut it
I just made that video check out the 30 dollars press video on my channel
I just bought a mint condition Ryonet Silver with screens for 100 bucks. One of the screens is still new.
Always a fan of your videos! Any chance you make a blueprint for the cheap $30 press?
Na its soo easy you can do it no problem from the picture.
The King has returned!!! I started out on an old 4/1 Silver press, good stuff as always Cam! Hope all is well 🤙
This is what I am starting on. I have to practice making transparencies and burning screens still though.
So a realistic starting budget could be as low as $300 for ALL supplies (screens, DIY press, emulsion, ink, better heat setting option, etc.) If nothing else, it makes for a fun hobby with some side money potential.
Cheap hand made t shirt printing press vs cheap $199 press from amazon. Which will win the title of best crappy press?
Hi Cam, I just wanted to really thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with everyone else, it would be easy not to do it just to protect your business because after all, why would you want more people learning to do what you do and create more competence for you right? but still you keep on sharing, also thank you for making you videos very entertaining since there are some people who's voice alone makes you want to go to sleep even if the content of the video is useful, I have learned a lot from you, I also live in Phoenix very close to where your shop is, I hope one day to be able to say hi to you and thank you in person have a great day
@@panzertiger7845 Thank you so much for watching, you are right there is no huge pay off other than you guys watching, I do it because I like making videos.
You're the best.
so for beginner moving to multicolor , from $30 press. what press do you suggest ?
Do you have exact dimensions or another video on step by step printer press build. I’m sure I could figure it out but would much rather be certain if I’m trying to not f it up
i haven't really found anyone that can answer this question can i used heat press if i have it hover over the top of the image instead of a heat gun or one of those big heat machines
I was gifted a couple of clamps from a professor at school and Im planning to build that little wooden press you made tomorrow as my 1st press. I started screen printing recently in my print making class and fell in love. Do you happen to have the final dimensions for it out of curiosity and what wood is the best to get for it?
I dont have the dimensions off hand. I just winged it. I would say make the pallet 14x18 and you should be good to go.
@@ThePrintLife thank you. I caught everything else but the pallet was the main thing. Much appreciated!
One day I’ll be able to make shirts on my own
You can do it
13:08 if using the $30 unit. How hard would it be to make multi color with the single station?
If your screen hangs over the side of the pallet, will that damage your screen? Or should the pallet be flush with your screen? Just wondering
Any way to do multi-color prints without this style press? E.g. could you make multiple wooden single presses and some how move the platen between them, or maybe use cheap t-shirt boards that you move from press to press? Not for business, but maybe a dozen shirts for hobby purposes.
I like the idea blue one,many colour can been printed..and also saving a storage,can put at the side of corner..but,I worried about the clamp and the frame border,for long term uses..it can bend the frame border because it needed to clamp tightly avoid slightly printed..for me,that clamp design not good for long term uses..
Correct bending was a horrible idea anyway. Someone else mentioned I should adjust the pallet tilt and they were correct. That's what I should have done.
Awesome video man! I'm super new to Screen Printing and this video helps me out a 1000%. Just so you know, I went to click on your Amazon affiliate link and it brought me to a dead page. I'm definitely interested in those clamps. I just thought I'd let you know. Thanks again man!
my bad I fixed it. thank you for the heads up. Your the best
😁It's so hard to find an affordable printing press ( 4 color 1 station /4 color 4 station ) that has great reviews, little to no "quality" issues or good features like micro registration. Im yet to find a top rated best list for manual printing presses at beginner/entry-level at least not on a pro grade level and I don't mind buying extra for great features & quality but $1400 for a start up small business sounds a bit much but if it's worth with the right stuff I'll buy it... Im not sure about the "Merchmakr" alternative just to throw that in there 🤔thank you for all the really awesome and useful videos I always look forward to seeing what's next on your channel
What is the name of the clamps on the homemade press? Thanks in advance
You just tape the registration mark before putting the ink/printing?
I started with the blue press myself and I hated every second of it. My bearings were worn out and none of the gate keepers were the same size so my print would ghost left right up and down it is terrible. And it was so hard to get the right off contact because everything was wobbly. I mainly sell multi color prints and trying to register two color prints is almost impossible especially when both colors ghost. It discouraged me so much I stopped pressing and I sub my work out or I buy heat transfers.
for sure. I would not want to rely on that press for anything more than one color jobs.
make a registration vid on the amazon press please!
Working on it now.
The Print Life u da 🐐
The Print Life could you mention correct tension on the springs too please
@@KayriGaming the tension on the springs will depend on your preference. I'd say load screens on all of them and adjust them until you're comfortable with them.
The Print Life any sign of that video coming soon?
😄 love your video's! Just found you the other day! Searching for stuff to make shirts!
I use that blue press to do multicolour prints. It's doable. I've put thick tank tape around the piece of metal which is held by the rollers on each colour. It works really well. There's no more movement. It's great value, especially when compared to anything with micro registration adjusters on it.
Do you add a large trap to the colors?
@@ThePrintLife No but that's something I should look at. I've just googled it!
Are you talking about the piece under each arm that goes into the slot? I have that same press. Trying to work with it!
MrJrfuller83 Yes. A layer of thick 3M tape. The vinyl type, Works well. Stops any side to side movement.
@@ChristianTalbotComedian Thanks, will try. Just getting started and it's a pain.
Thank god I needed my fix of the print life.....
Awesome video! Do you have an amazon link for the ink you would recommend, white ink on black shirts. Thanks!
We use will flex. There is not much available in way of ink on Amazon at this time.
I like this video. For your next video, will it be a challenge to register a 4 color process design on that press?😀
oh yes, I keep hearing from people in these comments that they can get it done, but I'm not very confident. We will see.
Thanks for the video! Great stuff.
Anytime. Thank you for watching. You are the best.
Do u have a video on how to print hats
What is that roll paper use u put on the table?
i have the multicolor press. im having issues with getting the screen adjusted. one side of the screen is on the pallet . the other side is up about a 1/4 from the pallet .. im a beginner and its frustrating . also how did you measure for your center lines so i can line up the registration marks on the screen to the pallet?
Can you suggest me the good quality photo emulsion from Amazon which is not highly priced?
Question! what about kids t shirts? they dont fit on the shirt holder? eeekkk
what size mesh screen were you using ?
110 18x20
I'm glad you said you already liked the cheap 1 better. I bought the blue 1 to replace a homemade press. But ended up using the pallet on my old cheap homemade press
Yea the jiffy clamps are just better.
What would be the next step up from something like the Amazon $150? I see “good” machines are thousands of dollars.
Please make A video on how to Wash the burned screen without a pressure Washer...Thanks A lot, it would Be a great Help if this would be possible 😄😄😄😄😄
It works the same way. You dont need a pressure washer
The emulsion of my screen together with the design are being washed off when i pour water to the screen😞
@@kentdichoso8369 expose for longer. what are you using to burn the screen?
Only a Light Bulb
@@kentdichoso8369 watch my video on a cheap exposure unit. Light bulbs DO NOT WORK!!
Thank you so much for taking the time, brother
Than you man! You are the best!
Is the platen size 14x25 or is it different? That's what I'm understanding by what you say
I would not go any bigger then 14 inches wide by 18 inches long.
@@ThePrintLife thank you so much for the reply. I made it 14 wide and 16 long. However I may re cut the platen since it came out ever so slightly not straight and my OCD is getting to me lol
I have this same press but the alignment area is slightly different mine has like berings but I can't figure out how to adjust them I just used electric tape to fill in the gap but is still not solid . if you have any suggestions I would highly appreciate it .
how about use 4 color with that diy screen press?
Thanks for the tip with the heat gun
Quick question. What type of screws did you use?
And for the other board is that a 8ft 2 by 8?
The screws were crappy dry wall screws. I litteral cut them with clippers so they wouldnt pierce the surface of the pallet. I'm not sure about the length of the 2x6 I think it started at about 6 foot. Just use what ever scrap you can find.
Do you have a link to the plans for making the screen printing press
He I got tha same 4color press and I cant get it to be level
For sure... Its a finikey litttle basterd.
Can you explain about screen printing rotation table detail bro ?
I will have another video out soon.
Ok what’s tripping me up is what screen frame and drama do you use and where do you get one
Nice! I like where you're going with this. Title and all... I see what you did there. :) Keep up the great work!
Yup try to expand that audience.
If you let it dry on a hanger will the paint drip?
Cam!! The camera used for this video? Also, I did not see the 2 clamps listed. Thanks!
Oh shoot I will add that those clamps to the store tonight.
The camera is the canon m50. Its listed on my amazon store.
@@ThePrintLife thank you dear!
any links to the white ink you’re using ?
Great video! But the real question here is can you turn the cheap press into a multi color press to try out before investing heavily?
I would not waste much time building a 4 color press personally. Not to say people don't make it work, but there is a point of diminishing returns. I would try the blue press because it is basically free most spend more on mcdonalds in a week. No matter how I slice it, screen printing is not cheap, the inks, emulsions chemicals all cost money. So there will always be an investment.
Good video 👌
If the platen's are to big on the blue carousel what size do you recommend for T-shirt printing?
Honestly I would just trim one inch of each side and it would be good. But that big pallet would be good for printing small posters
Cool thanks - literally have just started getting back into screen printing because of your channel !
What type of paint did you use? I could not hear you properly
Hi! What kind of paint was it? And the grid? I want to compare it with my own.