How to Screen Print Water Based Ink on T-Shirts

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Hey gang! Here is our rundown of how to screen print water based ink on t-shirts. Let us know if you have any questions and we'll be happy to help.
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@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out our Waterbased ink screen printing tutorial. Let us know what other videos you would like to see!

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 5 жыл бұрын

They're about the same, but Waterbased is a little trickier to cure / set.

@jayp6945 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video my brother. Im learning alot from you!! Im still starting out with screen printing so Ill be watching you alot, Thanks for a great Video!!!!!!!

@dayag22 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mikey Designs!! Thanks for everything you do. I’ve been watching your videos for years now. Do you have any tips and tricks foe registering waterbased inks? I have an automatic and I’m barely getting into water based printing.

@xderiwx 6 жыл бұрын

What kind of off-contact do you like with water based? Thanks!

@Redrune0928 Жыл бұрын

We have been getting some big shirt orders lately for screen print (60+, about to get a 300+). Using water-based ink, how would I keep my screen from clogging up due to the ink drying? We were spraying a little water on the flood every few shirts but that only buys time. Eventually the screen clogs. Thanks!

@hjp31599 4 жыл бұрын

I am making a quilt for my daughter who likes to draw. I want to print some of her drawings onto cotton quilting fabric so that it is washable. Do you think that would work? I only have a hair dryer and clothes iron to dry/set it.

@rupenitabaki9293 5 жыл бұрын

Can we use electric iron to prevent the image from getting fade after washing many times? Any suggestion?

@Rbear266 5 жыл бұрын

Im trying to cure waterbased white ink on a 100% cotton black tshirt but it either keeps cracking, or turning grey after heating it. I am using a heat gun to flash then a heat press to Try and cure. i am doing 360 F for 90sec then off to let steam escape then back on for 160sec. Is there anything you would recommend? I cant fork over 1k+ right now for a conveyor dryer.

@screenprintingdesign5589 5 жыл бұрын

have you ever used an epoxy resin spreader instead of a squeegee? i tried it yesterday and it seemed to work better for me. i am recently starting out and have tried continuous amounts of dif things. mostly to see how this stuff all works. theres so much to learn

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 5 жыл бұрын

I haven't, but that sounds like an awesome DIY solution! Well, feel free to browse around our videos. Learning the screen printing process takes time and just diving right in an learning from mistakes.

@ebenblack9358 9 ай бұрын

What Emulsion are you using for your water base inks

@jayllicampo97 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much bro, good video! God bless you man! 😊🔥

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 2 жыл бұрын

Any time!

@jrpainters912 Жыл бұрын

Where did you purchase your squeegee?

@latafatkhan1575Shvv 5 жыл бұрын

which ink is cheaper plastisol or waterbase ??

@sacredstatedesign9999 4 жыл бұрын

I switched to water based adhesive and ditched the spray... its a game changer (cheaper, easier, and cleaner). I HIGHLY recommend ditching that spray tack.

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 4 жыл бұрын

I agree! I have been solely using water based for the past 2 1/2 years. I've only gone through about 2 bottles since.

@junity1 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! What mesh count did you use for this job ? It looks so crispy indeed. I just subscribed. Thanks.

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! I believe I used a 200 mesh for this tutorial.

@mr.m.o.g.o.m. Жыл бұрын

What temp does the ink require to be cured? Thx…

@kameaton3534 Жыл бұрын

Can you cure a water based ink shirt with a heat press instead of a heat chamber?

@PRINTOTECH198701 2 жыл бұрын

Really Helpful 💚

@23782263TBDM 3 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome video! Just getting into screen printing my own stuff and have been using water based inks. One problem I had on a shirt I did was the ink seemed to have bled out of the finer design lines and made a big blob haha. I do believe it was a 110 screen and was using that speedball ink. I thought maybe too muck ink was on the screen but you seemed to completely cover yours. It was also a tri blend shirt. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Try using a higher mesh like 200. 110 is pretty high for water based inks and will put down so much ink the finer details will close up / bleed out. I hope this helps!

@23782263TBDM 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 thank you so much helps a lot!

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 3 жыл бұрын

@@23782263TBDM any time!

@bharatsuthar7535 5 жыл бұрын

Sir, this will not go off print from Water Base Inc. to print on T-shirt

@blakekyle6939 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. Looking for a step by step on water base. Emulsion, mesh count, exposure time, reclaiming chemicals, etc. Can you cure the ink without air circulation?

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 2 жыл бұрын

You could let them hand dry, and then set the ink with heat.

@radekvorda 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. I tried screen printing as well. I used waterbased ink and logo what I printed is great looking, but that logo was printed even on the desk under t-short and its visible from the inside of t-shirt. How can I fix it? Thanks

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Sounds like you're printing with too much force, which can happen easily with a manual press, or even an auto if not dialed in correctly. You want the ink to sit on top of the shirt.

@JackSmith-ud9bg Жыл бұрын

What mesh count did you use?

@johnmav8309 4 жыл бұрын

Really thank you! This is what I really neded!

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching John!

@navneetmehra5838 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mikey.. thanks for sharing ur knowledge with the world.. can you please explain how can we use foam with binder along with water based inks..thanks much in advance..! Keep sharing wonderful videos

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm not sure if it was a typo. Foam wind a binder?

@navneetmehra5838 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 Yes I am asking about foam which gives a embossee or bulging out look to text/design... so what should we do to get that lool... plz share ur thoughts..

@ZYchannelz 6 жыл бұрын

I'm just a beganer, how many kinds of color those can use for screen printing, where can we buy them? another question is what ink you use for printer to print artwort/design by film?

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Zaw. You can use, and make as many colors as you would like. Even mix up custom colors, and Pantone colors. What will limit you is how many colors your press has (ie 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14). Most beginners will have a press 1-6 colors. You can even get creative with printing more colors that your press has heads on it, if the graphic is small enough. Check out our video on printing 7 colors with 4 screens. I use an all black system on with my 1430 and I use waterproof ink jet film. Try catspitscreenprintsupply.com and use promo code "MikeyDesigns" or you can go to amazon and get film there as well. amzn.to/2u70bi4

@tbncbn7143 2 жыл бұрын

Hi...after i print one t shirt when want print the second t shirt my screen will dry...what can i do ? My mesh is 100 and i use water base ink.. thanks alot

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 2 жыл бұрын

Be sure to keep the image flooded with ink when printing water based inks. Put plenty of ink in there. You can also use a spray bottle of water to mist it to keep it wet.

@pageofmoskof 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mikey, how do you coat your screen for water based? is it different? I m a newbie using water based ink, after 7-8 print my screen is getting loose and if I want to clean my ink emulsion gets loose completely. What am I doing wrong? Thank youuuuu

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 3 жыл бұрын

Same process, but I like to use Ulano TZ Emulsion for Waterbased.

@aabba220 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, when you clean the screen and spray off the ink, it doesn't remove the emulsion right? I'm new to this and I just want to make sure before I start practicing.

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 2 жыл бұрын

It wont remove the emulsion if you're using the proper emulsion for water based ink. :)

@anhtule8001 5 жыл бұрын

HI Mikey, Im having a art installation where i have to screen-print on canvas and I want to use water-based color. What kind of ink you use exactly for screen-printing ? Is it poster color or acrylic ? What kind of mixing do I have to do to start printing it ? Also, when Im done with the mesh but want to use that mesh again but with a different color, do i just wash the ink away with water ? Thank you, I am such a newbie so I would be really helpful if you can share your experience.

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 5 жыл бұрын

Hello! I use acrylic or high solids acrylic. Just wash the ink out or you a rage and water to clean it. Start with your light colors first and work to darker colors.

@anhtule8001 5 жыл бұрын

@@mikeydesignssilkscreen473you da best !

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 5 жыл бұрын

@@anhtule8001 Thanks!

@LegendAtWork12 5 жыл бұрын

do you have to dry it with a flash/conveyor dryer? or would a hot air gun or hairdryer achieve a similar result?

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 5 жыл бұрын

You can cure it with a gun / hairdryer. It'll just take a long while per shirt.

@KrisSimeon 2 жыл бұрын

Been using water based ink. I’ve gone through a couple of stencils. I tape off any areas I don’t want printed. As I wash out the ink, the emulsion will come off. I’ve tried using a multi purpose screen cleaner. I’ve done just water as well. I’ll also print one color. Wash out. Fan dry. Then another color. Thinking this might be the cause.

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Kris. Are you using an emulsion meant for Waterbased ink?

@loettawilliams3023 6 жыл бұрын

And what do you do with the screen after wash, if you can save that print . how do you store it.

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 6 жыл бұрын

You can save the screen just by setting it aside. We do this often for clients.

@beigodon5706 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I would like to do some merch but where the logo is concern I'm confused

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 2 жыл бұрын

Is it the placement?

@menbocabizares433 4 жыл бұрын

Im a rubberized waterbased user and all I can use is only as high as 150 mesh coz it clogs quickly. Did you mix any product to thin out your ink? thanks!

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! Not at all. We used it just how it comes out of the quart.

@afzalcs19 3 жыл бұрын

Dear sir, This is M Afzal from Mumbai India, what should be the number of mesh for PVC Sticker for garments Regrdas Pl. Reply

@arshadmehmood2372 5 жыл бұрын

thats a cool video. thanks for that.

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 5 жыл бұрын

Any time!

@erinsonduran6663 6 жыл бұрын

Last night I used water base and the ink started cracking 3 hours after I wore the t-shirt . Please help me find out what the problem. Thanks

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 6 жыл бұрын

How were you curing the ink? What is the manufacturer's recommended time and temp?

@xderiwx 6 жыл бұрын

Does the rinse out during cleanup at the end affect the emulsion in any way that would prevent you from using that same stencil for future prints?

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 6 жыл бұрын

Not when we use the Ulano TZ emulsion. It's designed for water based inks and water rinse outs. amzn.to/2q9yvXV

@xderiwx 6 жыл бұрын

Mikey Designs & Silk Screen Thanks! So if you were planning on reusing the stencil after the water washout at the end, would you still just spray it out like you did with a hose, or be more gentle and possibly sponge the ink off? I assume that with the water resistant emulsion and maybe some post hardening, the stencil should be tough enough to handle the hose?

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 6 жыл бұрын

I would definitely clean it. If you don't the ink will dry up in the screen. When you go to reuse it, it'll be an issue with the dried ink mixing with the new good ink. Waterbased emulsion will hold up to the hose. We actually wash our screens out with a power washer. The emulsion holds up really well.

@rishisharma4921 2 жыл бұрын

Hi bro love from india. I really love you work can you help me with the little knowledge I am new in thi i try to make halftone and i try atleast around 100 time but every time I am not able to wash the halftone sometimes it washed out totally with pressure washer and sometimes it will make so hard... I am so hopeless for this halftone thing

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 2 жыл бұрын

Make sure you're using a diazo emulsion. Be sure your films are dense enough to block light. Is your exposure unit a vacuum style?

@rishisharma4921 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 No bro my exposer unit has not the vacuum function I use a block of foam and some weight on it.

@danyulwilson 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have been screenprinting t-shirts with waterbased ink but when I go for a second hit, the design starts to bleed out. Any advice?

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe try using a higher mesh?

@bridgetgainous5487 6 жыл бұрын

So, if I plan to use a screen design again, all I have to do is wash the water based ink off with water then store? I am a newbie and learning from all you experienced printers on KZfaq.

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 6 жыл бұрын

That's all you have to do! Well you have come to the right place. Let us know if you have any questions or if you need anything.

@bridgetgainous5487 6 жыл бұрын

Mikey Designs & Silk Screen Thank you. I enjoy your videos.

@maga_q_anon8384 5 жыл бұрын

Question about waterbased inks. Can you put the inks in squeeze bottles to put on the screens instead of holding the original jug or putting into smaller containers?

@mr.e5441 5 жыл бұрын

Robert Bartosh good question

@jaimejimenez2886 4 жыл бұрын

Robert Bartosh Pretty sure you can! The important thing is that they're in a closed container, otherwise if they're left out open in the air, they will dry out.

@andreasmatthewkristiansen6587 3 жыл бұрын

How do I make or get my hands on a screen with the print I want, on it?

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 3 жыл бұрын

Where are you located? We may be able to help out. info@mikeydesigns.com

@JoseSanchez-bg7xc 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool vid bud. What mesh is this on?!

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 2 жыл бұрын

200

@OriginalScuddy 6 жыл бұрын

Can you do a heat press video, do you print laster transfers or only Heath transfer vinyl?

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 6 жыл бұрын

We could do a heat press vinyl video. What would you like to see? I'm not sure what laster transfers are, but let me know what you want to see and we'll make a video.

@OriginalScuddy 6 жыл бұрын

Mikey Designs & Silk Screen laser transfers. We are moslty digital print and offset. Trying to do more shirts in house. We have a 5 color okidata (cymk plus white) so laser transfers for event shirts is what I want to get into.

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 6 жыл бұрын

I gotcha. We don't have the equipment to do laser transfers. Mainly do screen printing, embroidery, promotional products, and heat transfer vinyl.

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 6 жыл бұрын

Let me check with a buddy of mine that has a laser heat press transfer machine and see if we can't record a video.

@iovanniLR 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike ! Do you really need a force air dryer? Is the air blowing in to the shirt or is extracting the moisture out? I have a regular dryer

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 6 жыл бұрын

Hi iovanniLR! You do need some sort of means to extract the moisture. Some screen printers use a fan to blow through the conveyor tunnel. The most common way to do so is with a forced air drier. They do however have an accelerator that works with a regular drier, so that may be something to look into. I hope this helps.

@bridgetgainous5487 6 жыл бұрын

I am beginning and I don't have all those equipment. Will a heat gun work?

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 6 жыл бұрын

A heat gun will work, but will take a long time per shirt. I would at least get a flash cure, that will speed things up.

@bridgetgainous5487 6 жыл бұрын

Mikey Designs & Silk Screen Thank you

@donbaby7945 5 жыл бұрын

Whats the dimension of the silkscreen you are using?

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 5 жыл бұрын

These are 20 x 24.

@mr.zooomy 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video as always Mikey! btw Is it possible that you can use 1 design on 1 screen using 2 colors? the first is water based black ink and the other is white. The Ink always gets clogged so I end up removing the design and chaging it to a new one. Need Help.

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 4 жыл бұрын

David Can. Thank you! It is as long as the print colors are far enough away from one another. You’ll have to use some tape to build a bridge to keep the inks from mixing. I have a video up of doing just that. It’s the one that’s the LGBTQ hueston print. Check it out.

@mr.zooomy 4 жыл бұрын

Mikey Designs & Silk Screen Thanks for the reply, can you plese send me the link here? really appreciate it

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 4 жыл бұрын

@@mr.zooomy Sure thing bro kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qZxhoqecsdiUj4U.html Here you go!

@lilhomie5394 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, what mesh count are you using for this print?

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 3 жыл бұрын

200. Thanks for watching.

@bharatsuthar7535 5 жыл бұрын

Sir, this will not print from WaterBasket Inc. printing on T-shirts.

@patrickkatkaew9843 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video i am beginning screen printing..hope you make good 👍🏻 video again Thank you bless

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@manfordamoh7498 2 жыл бұрын

Hi MIKEY my waterbase ink keep spoiling my screen, so what kind of screen or Photoemulsion would you recommend for me 😔😔😔

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 2 жыл бұрын

You'll need a Waterbased emulsion so it doesn't fall apart, and just make sure you keep the screen back flooded. In other words, make sure the image is constantly covered with ink so it doesn't clog up the image.

@manfordamoh7498 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 okey thanks

@jackiejackie8783 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! This is Jackie (using my bf youtube account since he does have ads lol) I am a complete beginner and I appreciate you videos! I will be binge watching them and might pop up with some more questions. For now my questions are: where do you get your screens? Where you do recommend to get designs? Also, when you flood is it a soft stroke or with pressure? Thanks!

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 2 жыл бұрын

LOL, that's awesome. Screen printing can be a fun way to make money. We get our screens from Graphic Solutions Group, but there are plenty of suppliers out there. We create our own designs, but if that's a bottle neck, then I'd either search for someone local, maybe even a student, or hire a reputable designer on Fiverr.com.

@jackiejackie8783 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 yes I am super excited! I get my materials tomorrow and will practice. As for designers, i suck at drawing and was looking into fiverr but just can’t decide with whom to go with. Do you have more videos on water based?

@pandaypira4346 5 жыл бұрын

Sir I dont have conveyor or flash dryer.. can I use hair dryer instead?

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 5 жыл бұрын

You can, but it will take about 5 minutes a shirts to cure it. I heat gun may work a little better or a flash cure.

@pandaypira4346 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir that is so helpful..

@MrDante28 4 жыл бұрын

Hello there, i want to ask if a heat press would work the same. And what is better heat press or heat gun?

@FexxS 4 жыл бұрын

What do you use for stencils?

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 4 жыл бұрын

13x19 water proof film printed with all black inks. amzn.to/2X34OrB

@knetram2951 3 жыл бұрын

Hello what kind of ink did you use? That results to thin design? Thanks subscribe already👌🏻

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 3 жыл бұрын

This was a water based ink. They tend to be really runny so much so you can pour the ink out. I appreciate it!

@toys-gamespinas8141 4 жыл бұрын

why is it that when i try to flood, the ink is going through the mesh even if i am doing it lightly :(

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 4 жыл бұрын

What mesh are you using?

@Screamus 5 жыл бұрын

I've never screen printed before, but I want to start with water based inks. Is that a good or bad idea? And what was your mesh count?

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 5 жыл бұрын

I'd recommend starting with plastisol ink. Much easier to print and won't dry out. There's more of a learning curve with water based inks.

@Screamus 5 жыл бұрын

@@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 ok , thanks man.

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 5 жыл бұрын

@@Screamus Any time!

@keatonhixon6671 2 жыл бұрын

So your ink does not bled outside the print area because your using a higher mesh count? I’m having problems with ink bleeding outside my print and thought maybe it was to much ink hit you use a fuck ton.

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 2 жыл бұрын

The higher mesh will help with the amount of ink going down. if you're using a 110 or 156, it's too low and will put down way too much ink.

@mediumstudio 5 жыл бұрын

cool! - all I have is a flash heater, though / will that work?

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 5 жыл бұрын

You can pull the shirt up off the pallet, lay it on top of the pallet, and use a hair dryer in combination with the flash. The hair dryer will help force the moisture out. Much slower process, but it'll get the job done.

@rdp7119 5 жыл бұрын

what's and alternative if you don't have a conveyor dryer?

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 5 жыл бұрын

You could use a flash cure, or a heatpress. You'll have to do some tests runs to dial in the proper amount of time you'll need to cure the shirts. I wouldn't recommend the oven, BTW.

@rdp7119 5 жыл бұрын

@@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 Thanks for the tip! I appreciate you answering my question. Great instructional videos for starters like me ;)

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Anytime.

@nenektracha 5 жыл бұрын

What type of paint do you use? Or what paint can i use that is affordable? Thank you

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 5 жыл бұрын

This was Union inks water based ink. If you're looking for cheap, try SpeedBall. More of a hobby ink. amzn.to/2WubqRW

@nenektracha 5 жыл бұрын

Mikey Designs & Silk Screen thank you so much

@nenektracha 5 жыл бұрын

Mikey Designs & Silk Screen which one last longer? Thank you for getting back to me

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 5 жыл бұрын

@@nenektracha They'll all last the life of the shirt if cured properly.

@arifkachannel 8 ай бұрын

Thank you my Boss

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 8 ай бұрын

Any time!

@georgeesparza4630 6 жыл бұрын

Does the water base ink hold up as good as plastisols ink after months of washing on a darker garment

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 6 жыл бұрын

Water based inks hold up very well. Dark inks on light garments basically dye the ink.

@georgeesparza4630 6 жыл бұрын

And how about white ink on a black shirt how does that hold up

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 6 жыл бұрын

Just as well as plastisol. Many shirts on the market are water based white on black. Water based inks are just a little bit more of a process. You have to keep your screen's image area flooded, you can't leave the inks out or they'll dry up, and you have to use forced air or some sort of air circulation to help evaporate the moisture from the ink when curing.

@georgeesparza4630 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info i will be trying the process as Soon

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@loettawilliams3023 6 жыл бұрын

How many shirts from one prints can you get.

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 6 жыл бұрын

Thousands until your screen starts wearing out. If you plan to do large runs in the thousands, coat the screen 2 and 2. I hope this helps.

@MrIonathanmtz 6 жыл бұрын

I dont own a conveyor dryer. Do you think its possible to dry water based ink using a heat press instead?

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 6 жыл бұрын

Thing about using a heat press is you're going to transfer some of your ink onto your teflon sheet. You could use it, but before using your heat press, try and flash the ink with a heat gun or a blow drier first

@MrIonathanmtz 6 жыл бұрын

Mikey Designs & Silk Screen I didn't think about that. Thanks man and awesome videos!!

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 6 жыл бұрын

Any time! Just trying to help out. I started out using waterbased ink and used a blow drier to cure everything. It takes longer per shirt, but works. I appreciate it! If you have a flash drier, that would be even better. Take the shirts off the pallet, lay them on the pallet, put your flash over it, and use a blow drier as well to help evaporate the ink. Just a thought.

@MrIonathanmtz 6 жыл бұрын

Mikey Designs & Silk Screen gotcha, thanks again. I'll definitely do that.

@emmazinglycrafted4789 6 жыл бұрын

I have a heat press that swivels. I turn it out and place the shirt under it for a few minutes until I feel like it's dry enough to press without transferring ink. Works pretty well for me 😊

@mr.krishnaofficial6006 3 жыл бұрын

Sir plzz sent me Waterbased ink formulation

@viktorperalta3090 6 жыл бұрын

Why some water base are more thick i saw yours super thin

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 6 жыл бұрын

It will all depend on the color of the ink, and the manufacturer of the ink.

@jasonenz4238 6 жыл бұрын

Did you get the small container of activator with the aerotex? I don't even know what it's for lol.

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 6 жыл бұрын

I did! I had to call and ask what it was for. I'm trying to think of what it's called, but it basically speeds up the curing process and allows you to use lower heat. I'll get back with you when my brain isn't burned out and I can think of the proper terminology, lol.

@jasonenz4238 6 жыл бұрын

Mikey Designs & Silk Screen - I know it's a catalyst, but I'm not sure if it's for lower temp cure or a chemical bond cure. Someone who used it quite a bit said you HAVE to use the catalyst with aerotex. I was put off a little when I emailed union about it and all I got back from the woman was "check the tech sheets"...luckily the last person I dealt with at union was a lot friendlier lol.

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 6 жыл бұрын

LOL, my understanding is it helps with speeding up cure times. If it's absolutely needed, we just f*** up 25 shirts. Hah. I'm going to wash my test prints and see how they come out, but really, they're just like business cards and don't really see people wearing them around.

@jasonenz4238 6 жыл бұрын

Mikey Designs & Silk Screen - HAHAHAHA. I hear you. Let me know lol

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 6 жыл бұрын

Certainly will! I'm going to toss them in the wash today and I'll let you know.

@motivationalMeli 2 жыл бұрын

How does it not bleed for you? I’m having such a huge issue with bleeding

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Melissa. What mess are you using? Try a higher mesh and see if that helps. We're using a 200 in this video.

@beaniril8870 3 жыл бұрын

is clothes dryer good?

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 3 жыл бұрын

They are. Thanks for watching.

@althafm4248 5 жыл бұрын

Water based rubber or plastisol?

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 5 жыл бұрын

Waterbased is a pigment ink and plastisol is oil or plastic based. This is about water based. :)

@l.a.the.w3026 4 жыл бұрын

What screen count or number is that ?

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 4 жыл бұрын

200

@thedesignsources5894 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm going to try cotton duck canvas fabric to make tote, first time.... what ink you recommend? Thanks

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 3 жыл бұрын

Either plastisol or water based ink will work just find. Depending on how open the fiber is of the tote, you may want to adjust your screen mesh. More open the weave, more open of a mesh. High mesh weave, use a higher mesh. No higher than 200.

@bcprintshop2807 6 жыл бұрын

What mesh screen?

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 6 жыл бұрын

I used a 200 mesh.

@bcprintshop2807 6 жыл бұрын

Mikey Designs & Silk Screen thanks!

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@martinidam7944 5 жыл бұрын

Water material is that? 200g cotton?

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 5 жыл бұрын

They are 64000 SoftStyle Gildan tees. Thanks!

@martinidam7944 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Amazing tutorial. Subscribed!!!

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I truly appreciate it. It's the reason I put the channel together and do my best to help the screen printing community.

@martinidam7944 5 жыл бұрын

@@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 Hey Mikey, on a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate the quality of this Tee? I'm seriously considering it.

@creatingpassions9897 3 жыл бұрын

Gratefulness Beautiful Joyfulness Magical Miracles Beautiful Souls

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 3 жыл бұрын

@debdasbiswas7107 3 жыл бұрын

Wow

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@selvameenakshitex-sellur8132 2 жыл бұрын

What ink used for non woven fabric

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 2 жыл бұрын

It really just depends on the fabric type more so than the construction.

@itsme9201 3 жыл бұрын

Bro. Ha. He goes watch how easy it is to clean. Um POW bye plastisol Or however you spell that

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 2 жыл бұрын

Waterbased definitely has the win on clean up lol

@abnerhernandez9330 3 жыл бұрын

Man I had a 100 shirt project and my ink would dry up by the 3rd shirt :( thanks for the tip to leave it flooded

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 3 жыл бұрын

Any time!

@tbncbn7143 2 жыл бұрын

Hi...after i print one t shirt when want print the second t shirt my screen will dry...what can i do ? My mesh is 100 and i use water base ink.. thanks alot

@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 2 жыл бұрын

Try a higher mesh. Keep the image flooded. Use a water spray bottle to keep things wet and that'll help.