Yesterday I asked this question to you on instagram and instead of an answer I GOT A WHOLE VIDEO 😍😍😍 you’re amazing. I got my first tshirt orders and they happened to be white on black with a real it detailed design. I was struggling with speedball white ink because my customer wants a bold white color. I will switch to speedball flex using your link! Thank you so much for this!
Jennifer, thanks for another excellent video to help us home crafters. I’ve been trying to figure out white ink on dark shirts and you answered many of my questions.
Thank you! I just bought the flex and noticed it covers about the same as the regular. However, if it doesn't crack, it'll be worth it. Thanks for the amazing comparisons!
This is SO clear and helpful, thank you! I just want to make a few shirts for family and my brain was threatening to explode with information overload. ❤
I’m so glad to heat that! I love sharing my screen printing tips in a simple, straightforward way. Be sure to check out my channel for more videos like this 😀
Not necessarily between strokes, but definitely when I lift the screen or between prints. That helps prevent the ink from drying in the screen and gives me more working time.
I do not pre-wash my shirts. If the ink is washing out, it has not been properly heat cured. Check out this video for tips on that: ruclips.net/video/YyfkqFtd76A/видео.html
Hey Jennifer! Thanks for this video - super helpful to see the comparisons! I’m saving up to get a Riley Hopkins. Can you tell me why you wouldn’t use the wooden frames? I made some shirts over the summer using the two Speedball inks before getting some Green Galaxy ink as well. I had trouble with the second layer of ink because the screen would stick to the shirt and peel off the first layer of ink. Any ideas why? Thank you for your help!
The springs on the RH press are really strong, and you could snap a wooden frame if you're not careful. I agree with Jennifer, it's not ideal, but you can use a wooden frame if you hold the sides when lifting and lowering.
@@poisonous_potatoI have found that it helps to move quickly and flood the screen when I’m not printing it. I think it works better to have a thin layer on the shirt and just dry in between layers until I get the coverage I want. I think I also had too much ink on the bottom layer because I was trying to press too much through before drying and it stuck to the screen from the back. Also make sure you have that off contact distance so your screen isn’t touching the shirt always. Hope that helps!
👆Yes and yes! Aluminum frames are more ideal on a press (especially when you are working with larger size designs) because they are a lot more sturdy. Flood your screen in between to extend your working time and try get nice thin layers of ink when you print.
The large wood frames are great when you are working on a table, but on the press I recommend using an aluminum frame because it’s a lot more sturdy. I had to be really careful when I lifted the frame up each time!
I came back with feedback. And i need help. I purchased the speedball flex ink. and i tried the double printing technique with a screen press. First two tshirts were successful just like you do in your video. But in the third one i realized the ink dried on my screen! I had to remove my stencil and wash my screen. And i have to make 40 tshirts! I never directed my heat gun to my screen and it was on low temp. How can i use this ink without drying on my screen? Because i use a vinyl stencil just like you do and it has detais and i can't make a new one every 3 tshirts! I really need help!
I have an older TransPro model heat press (TransPro 15x15 Heat Press). You can find the newer heat presses here: www.pigskinsandpigtails.com/a/proworld-heat-presses
Is there any difference for performance style shirts? I have 2 big orders and both for sport teams using black performance 50/50 and white ink. I'm nervous lol
You got this! For performance material, I would definitely recommend using Comet White + Warp Drive (the low cure additive): www.pigskinsandpigtails.com/a/warp-drive-low-cure-additive
I just started screen printing with Water based inks and I am struggling with ink consistency, my cured design feels stiff and too heavy, any tips? Please and thank you!
When you are squeezing over the design, be sure to use a good amount of pressure so you get a thin and even layer of ink. If you are using a press to build up layers- check the ink coverage as you go so you are only using as much ink as necessary.
@@pigskinsandpigtails Thank you Jennifer I will try again, I’m issuing a plastic table craft press (Memory Makers) it works ok with their proprietary ink, but I am not getting good results with other ink brands.
Im not sure this is accurate. I used 100% cotton and achieved a different result. Saw someone else do the same thing and they also got a different result with the same equipment and ink. So whats going wrong ?
Yesterday I asked this question to you on instagram and instead of an answer I GOT A WHOLE VIDEO 😍😍😍 you’re amazing. I got my first tshirt orders and they happened to be white on black with a real it detailed design. I was struggling with speedball white ink because my customer wants a bold white color. I will switch to speedball flex using your link! Thank you so much for this!
🙌 perfect!
Jennifer, thanks for another excellent video to help us home crafters. I’ve been trying to figure out white ink on dark shirts and you answered many of my questions.
It seems like it would be so simple! That was the inspiration for this video- it can be stressful to figure out when you are just starting!
Fantastic and comprehensive video. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Extremely useful information. You have saved me a lot of the guessing and working time. Thank you so much!!
🙌 Glad I could help, be cured to check out my other videos for more screen printing tips!
Great explanation! Really helpful 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you! I just bought the flex and noticed it covers about the same as the regular. However, if it doesn't crack, it'll be worth it. Thanks for the amazing comparisons!
👍 I love having all these options for different projects!
Amazing video, well done, learned so much...thank you for being so professional...love it.
Thank you so much, I love sharing everything I know about screen printing!
This is SO clear and helpful, thank you! I just want to make a few shirts for family and my brain was threatening to explode with information overload. ❤
I’m so glad to heat that! I love sharing my screen printing tips in a simple, straightforward way. Be sure to check out my channel for more videos like this 😀
Thanks needed the extra help on this
Glad I could help, let me know if you have any other questions along the way
This is such a wonderful precise explanation thank you! Do you have a video showing how to apply comet white? I always put it on top thick
Thanks! Here is a video on Comet White Ink: ruclips.net/video/CWG7-E8S2RU/видео.html
Great video! Very helpful tips and tricks. When using the press, do you have any off contact with the white water based ink?
Thanks! Yes, off contact typically does help when printing on the press
Do you flood the screen between strokes?
Thanks
Not necessarily between strokes, but definitely when I lift the screen or between prints. That helps prevent the ink from drying in the screen and gives me more working time.
@@pigskinsandpigtails thanks
@@pigskinsandpigtails What kind of emulsion do you use?
Hi! Do you or does anyone know why white ink seems thicker than color inks? Thanks!
I think it’s just a combination how the inks are formulated for coverage and the pigment
I'm also having trouble with white. All other colors are smooth and user friendly in my experience
What mesh screens were used for each ink?
I use 110 mesh screens
hi! do you have to prewash all shirts before screen printing onto them? I've had issues with white paint washing out as they are worn and washed.
I do not pre-wash my shirts. If the ink is washing out, it has not been properly heat cured. Check out this video for tips on that: ruclips.net/video/YyfkqFtd76A/видео.html
Hey Jennifer! Thanks for this video - super helpful to see the comparisons! I’m saving up to get a Riley Hopkins. Can you tell me why you wouldn’t use the wooden frames? I made some shirts over the summer using the two Speedball inks before getting some Green Galaxy ink as well. I had trouble with the second layer of ink because the screen would stick to the shirt and peel off the first layer of ink. Any ideas why? Thank you for your help!
The springs on the RH press are really strong, and you could snap a wooden frame if you're not careful. I agree with Jennifer, it's not ideal, but you can use a wooden frame if you hold the sides when lifting and lowering.
I have the same problem, ink dryes on the screen. Did you found a solution yet?
@@poisonous_potatoI have found that it helps to move quickly and flood the screen when I’m not printing it. I think it works better to have a thin layer on the shirt and just dry in between layers until I get the coverage I want. I think I also had too much ink on the bottom layer because I was trying to press too much through before drying and it stuck to the screen from the back. Also make sure you have that off contact distance so your screen isn’t touching the shirt always. Hope that helps!
👆Yes and yes! Aluminum frames are more ideal on a press (especially when you are working with larger size designs) because they are a lot more sturdy. Flood your screen in between to extend your working time and try get nice thin layers of ink when you print.
What is the concern with using a wood frame on the press?
The large wood frames are great when you are working on a table, but on the press I recommend using an aluminum frame because it’s a lot more sturdy. I had to be really careful when I lifted the frame up each time!
What is process ink? Speedball has yellow fabric ink and yellow fabric process ink. Thanx for the info,
Process yellow ink is a type of yellow that you can use to mix ink color similar to the way a CMYK printer does.
I came back with feedback. And i need help.
I purchased the speedball flex ink. and i tried the double printing technique with a screen press. First two tshirts were successful just like you do in your video. But in the third one i realized the ink dried on my screen! I had to remove my stencil and wash my screen. And i have to make 40 tshirts! I never directed my heat gun to my screen and it was on low temp. How can i use this ink without drying on my screen? Because i use a vinyl stencil just like you do and it has detais and i can't make a new one every 3 tshirts! I really need help!
Btw i purchased the ink through your link on amazon.
Hi again! Make sure you are flooding the screen between prints and make sure you don’t have any air or fans blowing in your work area.
Can I ask about you heat press? What brand is it? Do you know where you got it?
I have an older TransPro model heat press (TransPro 15x15 Heat Press). You can find the newer heat presses here:
www.pigskinsandpigtails.com/a/proworld-heat-presses
@@pigskinsandpigtails Thank you!
Do you recommend Speedball
clear base before printing white on a dark garment
I haven’t tried that. When I want an extra bright white, I like to use my press to print two layers of ink.
Is there any difference for performance style shirts? I have 2 big orders and both for sport teams using black performance 50/50 and white ink. I'm nervous lol
You got this! For performance material, I would definitely recommend using Comet White + Warp Drive (the low cure additive): www.pigskinsandpigtails.com/a/warp-drive-low-cure-additive
I just started screen printing with Water based inks and I am struggling with ink consistency, my cured design feels stiff and too heavy, any tips? Please and thank you!
When you are squeezing over the design, be sure to use a good amount of pressure so you get a thin and even layer of ink. If you are using a press to build up layers- check the ink coverage as you go so you are only using as much ink as necessary.
@@pigskinsandpigtails Thank you Jennifer I will try again, I’m issuing a plastic table craft press (Memory Makers) it works ok with their proprietary ink, but I am not getting good results with other ink brands.
Can a press use any size frame?
Yes!
Im not sure this is accurate. I used 100% cotton and achieved a different result. Saw someone else do the same thing and they also got a different result with the same equipment and ink. So whats going wrong ?
What ink are you using and what are the results you are getting?