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STEP BY STEP T-SHIRT BUSINESS [ 2 cheap t-shirt press options ]
I grabbed a $199 4 color - single station press from Amazon and made a super cheap homemade screen printing press single color press. See which one I think is the best screen printing press for a home-based t-shirt printing business. Both can produce professional results. but which is better for your home screen printing business? #screenprinting #theprintlife
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@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
Amazon store is fixed.
@Covidwasalie 4 жыл бұрын
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
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
I agree for newbies the home made press is a great place to start.
@anagandulasaikiran9212 4 жыл бұрын
Sir i want to such type of screens and it's spare parts and solutions
@AkatsukiFX 4 жыл бұрын
What is the best scrub brush to buy to clean the mesh screen
@iankaart 4 жыл бұрын
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?
@prototypeeight9503 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
Those clamps work surprisingly well.
@avancerartgroup1614 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
Right on. I feel like your situation is the perfect solution for that press.
@jnice1630 4 жыл бұрын
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
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
Oh damn that is so cool to hear. I love making videos and Its awesome to hear you like watching them.
@corypettitt5596 4 жыл бұрын
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!!
@carlosarturo3906 4 жыл бұрын
Cory Pettitt Is there any way i could contact you so you could help me out?
@corypettitt5596 4 жыл бұрын
@@carlosarturo3906 absolutely
@corypettitt5596 4 жыл бұрын
@@carlosarturo3906 savagesignslogos@gmail.com Hit me up.
@rugar9california187 4 жыл бұрын
Im all ears to help make the press register better
@jeremyhelmick1471 4 жыл бұрын
Cory Pettitt definitely could use some help also
@andersfernandez13 4 жыл бұрын
"cheap press, heat gun, it'll get the job done" that's a really good t-shirt right there
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. I love the color combo. Subtle yet popping. Thank you for the comment
@xXMJHarvey89Xx 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@peterbryant19 4 жыл бұрын
HOORAY, Our Spiritual Leader has returned!!! I'd almost lost the will to print! Good to have your voice blaring in my workshop again.
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
My voice is like a strong soothing breeze flowing through the shop, providing cool to those that sweat, and warmth to those that shiver.
@mannypdesign 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@Tim.McElheny 4 жыл бұрын
Nice man. This will help a lot of people try screen printing without having to put up thousands of dollars
@vesgardens 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
It is easy... just lots of parts. It was faster assembling my Anatol Thunder.
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
by the way great job on making your own press. You are the best
@vesgardens 4 жыл бұрын
@@ThePrintLife thank you! Hopefully I can do a video about it soon
@rugar9california187 4 жыл бұрын
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
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure that doing multi color is a good idea, bit I will do a video trying.
@gadget5419 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Cam. Can’t wait to see the $199 press do a multi-color print. Good luck!
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
Yea dude I dont know if I can do it. That think is tough.
@20vK 4 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@chrisnwendyduncan 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@snakebitegraphics1005 4 жыл бұрын
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
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
Were you able to do paid work with it?
@denzilmupetami 4 жыл бұрын
idk why i watched this or how i got here but i like it. you have my like, sir.
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
That's what I'm talking about. You are the man!
@superteeprints371 4 жыл бұрын
the print life is back good video cam
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for hanging in there. You're the best.
@tristandanner2163 4 жыл бұрын
He’s back let’s go! Come on Cam, post vids like the old days
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
Oh man I just got anxiety thinking about producing at that frequency. I literally didnt sleep during that time.
@tristandanner2163 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@sam0dean1 4 жыл бұрын
HAWT DAMN HES BACK BABY! 🤘
@tyte90 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
You can do it.
@kentdichoso8369 4 жыл бұрын
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 4 жыл бұрын
It works the same way. You dont need a pressure washer
@kentdichoso8369 4 жыл бұрын
The emulsion of my screen together with the design are being washed off when i pour water to the screen😞
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
@@kentdichoso8369 expose for longer. what are you using to burn the screen?
@kentdichoso8369 4 жыл бұрын
Only a Light Bulb
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
@@kentdichoso8369 watch my video on a cheap exposure unit. Light bulbs DO NOT WORK!!
@gerardohernandez-lr7xx 2 жыл бұрын
Off contact never work for me in 20 years never like it but you're project is excellent for beginners
@ChristianTalbotComedian 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
Do you add a large trap to the colors?
@ChristianTalbotComedian 4 жыл бұрын
@@ThePrintLife No but that's something I should look at. I've just googled it!
@MrJrfuller83 4 жыл бұрын
Are you talking about the piece under each arm that goes into the slot? I have that same press. Trying to work with it!
@ChristianTalbotComedian 4 жыл бұрын
MrJrfuller83 Yes. A layer of thick 3M tape. The vinyl type, Works well. Stops any side to side movement.
@MrJrfuller83 4 жыл бұрын
@@ChristianTalbotComedian Thanks, will try. Just getting started and it's a pain.
@TheInkBuildUp 4 жыл бұрын
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 4 жыл бұрын
Yea man I think on this platform the entry level stuff is more usefull from a tutorial perspective.
@TheInkBuildUp 4 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@chrisnwendyduncan 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
ah that's a good idea.
@jifxyz 3 жыл бұрын
used to work at that exact home depot lol, new to screen printing and already love all the content!
@ThePrintLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thats crazy. I love me some home depot.
@TheBeardedJeeper 4 жыл бұрын
One day I’ll be able to make shirts on my own
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
You can do it
@qwaurk985 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
That is a good idea worth trying for sure.
@ScottKingDesigns 4 жыл бұрын
The King has returned!!! I started out on an old 4/1 Silver press, good stuff as always Cam! Hope all is well 🤙
@tyte90 4 жыл бұрын
This is what I am starting on. I have to practice making transparencies and burning screens still though.
@tashaj3937 3 жыл бұрын
1st time watching...Subscribed! Ur awesome! Great content, skill and personality 🙏🏾
@TheKyleRav 4 жыл бұрын
That Amazon press might be decent for one color live events
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
Pretty much the reason I bought 2 of them as back up presses for smaller events.
@ColdChills01 4 жыл бұрын
😁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
@stephenroberts2526 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@inkingsink 4 жыл бұрын
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
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
Lol yea dude this video was shot over a handful of days and I almost gave up on it.
@Danzines1987 4 жыл бұрын
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
@kristianholbrook3999 4 жыл бұрын
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 -
@lg3684 4 жыл бұрын
Thank god I needed my fix of the print life.....
@Nagaz_ 4 жыл бұрын
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. :)
@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 4 жыл бұрын
Pow! Look at that! I think you got the formula down. This video is growing fast. Super jelly! lol
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
Rember talking about it on the phone. You were right.
@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 4 жыл бұрын
@@ThePrintLife Now I just need to get onboard.
@JARG67 4 жыл бұрын
Great Video. I think the 4 color blue press will do a good job. Keep up the good work.
@cheapskatepropaganda1106 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@alexjones4419 4 жыл бұрын
Just made the wood home made press super easy to do. Thanks for the video.
@AlexPhamYouTube 4 жыл бұрын
if you’re starting out, you should record yourself so you can watch yourself. I started 3 years ago and I wish I could see myself as a beginner! I’m 19 and a full time student but I run 1 auto, 1manual, and 1 heat press.I just started making videos now but I wish I started sooner! Also, join a lot of facebook groups to learn from experts. I’m always down to answer questions too so feel free to ask me if you need any help learning how to screen print.
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
I cant tell if this is serious or condescending but I feel like a block may be in order. Just for the fuck of it. I block fast and hard!
@shanester8712 4 жыл бұрын
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
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
Yea the jiffy clamps are just better.
@JohnEastmanExAttyAtLaw 5 ай бұрын
I just bought a mint condition Ryonet Silver with screens for 100 bucks. One of the screens is still new.
@anthonylazaro8140 4 жыл бұрын
dude you are the absolute man
@miked.2323 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@bilbryink9929 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@mdellie856 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
my bad I fixed it. thank you for the heads up. Your the best
@Dmite_The_Great_6558 11 ай бұрын
Man I love your videos !! Very helpful thanks …
@dbear3 4 жыл бұрын
"Let's uuhhhh ... let's tackle it eh?" LOL
@real_mr_Hyde 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for taking the time, brother
@den_den_1 4 жыл бұрын
I like this video. For your next video, will it be a challenge to register a 4 color process design on that press?😀
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@bradleiby 4 жыл бұрын
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
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
Me to also feeling lazy not sure I want to deal with it, but I will
@TehJawknee 4 жыл бұрын
Easy fix for the blue press. Wrap tape around the post so the bearings tighten more when you bring the arm down.
@jakey7178 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@ethanayala2864 4 жыл бұрын
Good video 👌
@johnmav8309 4 жыл бұрын
Than you man! You are the best!
@whatwhowen 4 жыл бұрын
Always a fan of your videos! Any chance you make a blueprint for the cheap $30 press?
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
Na its soo easy you can do it no problem from the picture.
@iam.loopexx 4 жыл бұрын
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..
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@jeremyhelmick1471 4 жыл бұрын
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..
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
I can do a video for the process it's pretty dang easy in illustrator.
@mikeydesignssilkscreen473 4 жыл бұрын
Nice! I like where you're going with this. Title and all... I see what you did there. :) Keep up the great work!
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
Yup try to expand that audience.
@digital.rachel 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip with the heat gun
@outfitsgarage88 2 жыл бұрын
Good information. Thanks
@GoibniuNihiliste 4 жыл бұрын
just make more than one wood press to make multicolors and reserve a huge counter space for just those things
@terryw5500 4 жыл бұрын
Can you give exact measurements for everything so i can go to homedepo and they cut it
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
I just made that video check out the 30 dollars press video on my channel
@kerwinfernandes9583 4 жыл бұрын
Great Video! Thanks and God Bless! Merry Christmas! 🙂🙏
@7ossamy 2 жыл бұрын
"Cheap press, heat gun, it'll get the job done" -A wise man
@kphillips8068 4 жыл бұрын
Very useful info on building a press, thanks.
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Keita, long time no see, how's the family? Thanks for popping in. You rule
@kphillips8068 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
That's awsome. Hot me up when you get the channel started. We can do a collab to get you off the ground.
@s7121n9s 4 жыл бұрын
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?
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@s7121n9s 4 жыл бұрын
@@ThePrintLife thank you. I caught everything else but the pallet was the main thing. Much appreciated!
@MariaAltmann 4 жыл бұрын
Carn you are a Gem!
@abdiasgeorges5865 4 жыл бұрын
The best video that I see
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
Damn thank you so much. You are the best. Stay tuned for more content for things like this.
@heavymetalchef5132 4 жыл бұрын
😄 love your video's! Just found you the other day! Searching for stuff to make shirts!
@bradweiler1458 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Great stuff.
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
Anytime. Thank you for watching. You are the best.
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
Cheap hand made t shirt printing press vs cheap $199 press from amazon. Which will win the title of best crappy press?
@panzertiger7845 4 жыл бұрын
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
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@dagztv555 2 жыл бұрын
i really enjoy watching your vids. i learnt alot from you. thank you. im a beginner and i have a single press. i am dying to have at least a 4 station press. can you just give it to me? 😁
@aaronz28 4 жыл бұрын
Nice to see more content. 👍
@MrSeanMeechan 4 жыл бұрын
SUPER HELPFUL, thanks so much!!
@bagwear8689 4 жыл бұрын
YEEEEEEESSSSSS
@dirtsmiles8098 2 жыл бұрын
What would be the next step up from something like the Amazon $150? I see “good” machines are thousands of dollars.
@jamiesimpson7248 4 жыл бұрын
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?
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@KayriGaming 4 жыл бұрын
make a registration vid on the amazon press please!
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
Working on it now.
@KayriGaming 4 жыл бұрын
The Print Life u da 🐐
@KayriGaming 4 жыл бұрын
The Print Life could you mention correct tension on the springs too please
@TehJawknee 4 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@KayriGaming 4 жыл бұрын
The Print Life any sign of that video coming soon?
@epicscratcher5162 4 жыл бұрын
The one dislike must be a dtg printer n cant afford a printer 😅
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
It is funny as hell. I swear there are three people that wait for an upload to pop in and thumbs down my shit. Probably beating off while they do it. Creeps...
@epicscratcher5162 4 жыл бұрын
@@ThePrintLife do your thing fam haters gone hate
@9link1 4 жыл бұрын
@@ThePrintLife can u give me the name for that font plz bro I real like it
@JustSaytheWordLLCGINAGIL 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video btw!
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
No problem. Thank you for subscribing and watching. New vids in January.
@dexterledesigner9372 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this videos 🙏🏾✊🏽
@tedmidthun3827 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@s7121n9s 4 жыл бұрын
Is the platen size 14x25 or is it different? That's what I'm understanding by what you say
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
I would not go any bigger then 14 inches wide by 18 inches long.
@s7121n9s 4 жыл бұрын
@@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
@eddiebutler3196 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
for sure. I would not want to rely on that press for anything more than one color jobs.
@bagwear8689 4 жыл бұрын
Yea it was missing pieces the gate was jacked up so the screen arm wouldn’t seat properly yea stay away from that thing LOL
@pinksoulstudios 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Do you have an amazon link for the ink you would recommend, white ink on black shirts. Thanks!
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
We use will flex. There is not much available in way of ink on Amazon at this time.
@leom5866 4 жыл бұрын
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!!
@michaelcruzsr4681 4 жыл бұрын
Do you have a full video of building the home made press?
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
I will make a video on it this week.
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
Yes I do head to my channel it's called how to build a press for 30 bucks.
@mr.emdesigner4622 3 жыл бұрын
Good!😊
@frogyafro 4 жыл бұрын
The thing about wood is it randomly moves and its not accurate.
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
Wont matter on this cause its only one color and there are very few points were movement will happen. If you were trying to do a multi color press wood would be a nightmare.
@frogyafro 4 жыл бұрын
@@ThePrintLife Agreeee
@nysmassage 4 жыл бұрын
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
@lyaprinting9328 4 жыл бұрын
He I got tha same 4color press and I cant get it to be level
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
For sure... Its a finikey litttle basterd.
@eross21 5 ай бұрын
so for beginner moving to multicolor , from $30 press. what press do you suggest ?
@rogergould7072 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, are you back for good?
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
No just messing messing around. Will be back in january...
@10d4ys 4 жыл бұрын
The Print Life hey the link isn’t working
@ronaldabadphoto 4 жыл бұрын
nice video and lighting.. :)
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, I want to step my lighting game up moving forward. I have some cool ideas.
@yogasetiawan6146 4 жыл бұрын
Can you explain about screen printing rotation table detail bro ?
@ThePrintLife 4 жыл бұрын
I will have another video out soon.
@johnd1375 Жыл бұрын
13:08 if using the $30 unit. How hard would it be to make multi color with the single station?
@mdellie856 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Cam! Great video man! I'm actually in the process of making the cheaper press as we speak. I have a few questions. My first question is how do I know where to my Jiffy clamp relative to my screen? Do I just measure from the end of the mesh(facing me) to the front of the frame (away from me)? my second question is what size screw did you use? Thanks man!
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