Burlap is a sublimation-friendly substrate that is catching on in popularity. Photo provided by JDS Industries. While there may never be a sufficient way to clearly describe the indelible mark the past 18-plus months have had on the decorated-apparel
2024-03-02
OCC Apparel is a brand with ethical manufacturing and long-term global strategy sewn into every process and decision it makes. Founded in 2004 by Nick Barclay in Australia, OCC Apparel has grown from strength to strength since inception. As consumers’
2024-02-14
A screen printing job takes a lot of man hours. The whole process, from art prep to screen reclaim, takes time and effort to constantly hone in processes and learn from mistakes. The pre-press process — everything you do before setting up the press for a
2024-02-04
Screen Printing Mag How to enhance your prints with special effects ink. Published Adrienne Palmer Screen Printing September-October 2022 YOU’RE LOOKING to enhance your end-product, excite customers, and elevate your position in the market, consider special
2024-02-03
Social media is huge today. With so many different platforms, marketing your business on social media seems like a no-brainer. But how do you actually get clients through social media? Let’s focus on one platform: Instagram. How do you gain visibility—and
2024-01-07
MARKETING IS JUST your message communicated effectively in order to make a profit. These are a few quick strategies that you can take action on straight away. While other studios are trying to get more followers on Instagram, you can quickly leapfrog their
2024-01-06
A heat press is a great tool and has tons of uses. Many screen printers start by heat pressing transfers onto t-shirts, tote bags, or other garments. Heat presses can be used to cure garments, and are great for printing at live events. Let’s talk about all
2023-10-30
This “Las Vegas Elvis Skeleton” design, printed by Lon Winters of Graphic Elephants, is a multimedia SFX print that incorporates gold glitter, Sculpture Base, HD clear gel and foil in one design. All photos provided by Jenny Ortolani. Garment decorators
2023-10-09
Screen printing is a wide, diverse industry. From its start in the Song Dynasty to its current variations, the trade has taken on a whole new look. But what is screen printing? How has it evolved over hundreds of years? Let’s take a look. Screen printing
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