This thread was alive last week, but I did not have an opportunity to add my two cents then.
Regarding the set-up question...one thing that I did a few years ago, but I should have done sooner is this. I made a screen with a centerline, also left and right-chest lines (4" out from center) and horizontal lines every two inches, which I printed onto all my platens with two-part, epoxy ink. Since I use double-sided pallet mask instead of liquid or spray tack whenever possible (try it you'll like it), I can see the board very easily through the mask and through the screen. Every time I create a design in my computer, I put two registration marks at the top and bottom center of the designs, so it takes about three seconds to set the job up. I used to use a t-square and a measuring tape to set-up. This is much easier. If I have to set more than one board to the screen, I measure out along the arm of the press to a reference point and set all the board the same distance. If I am printing sweats and the boards are covered in fuzzy spray tack and so I cannot see the lines, I use a board I can see to set up and then switch it for the fuzzy sweat board. This systems works well for us. John P. Steindl [EMAIL PROTECTED] A2Z Screen Printing, LLC -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Christine Mantz Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 10:31 AM To: Screenprinter's Mailing List Subject: Re: [SE-List] Does anyone use this list anymore? I have been wondering the same thing. Where is everyone? I would like to start a discussion. We have been screen printing for a little over a year. And who ever said that "screen printing is not rocket science" must have been kidding. For some reason, screen printing seems about as close to rocket science as you can get as far as we are concerned. It is a never ending, learning process. Just when you think you got it, you realize you really don't. As simple as it may be, I would like to discuss the best way to ensure the artwork is positioned on the shirt in the correct spot consistently? We have a "chart" that we use but it seems like we are having to "reinvent the wheel" everytime we print a new job. Sometimes we print too low, sometimes too high. Is there a secret to ensure proper placement on the shirt...especially when you have an order of a variety of different size shirts? Do you do anything specific when placing the image on the screen before exposure? What about the press? Have you found a system for making changes to the press as far as platen or screen adjustments? Along the same lines...what is the secret to getting a shirt square on the platen so the design is not crooked? I have found the printers marks on the shirts to be unreliable. Do you have a favorite brand of shirt that you have found to be most consistent? We typically use Gildan Ultra Cotton, but I have found the collar placement on these shirts to be inconsistent which doesn't help when you are trying to get a shirt centered on the platen. I was wondering what shirts you all prefer and why? Hope this spurs a discussion and activity on this list. I have been meaning to ask these questions for sometime. Thanks Chris Mantz Identity Elements ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Weaver" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Screenprinter's Mailing List'" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 8:54 AM Subject: Re: [SE-List] Does anyone use this list anymore? > Thanks John, > The list is dead compared to what it used to be. The difference from > before to now is unbelievable. Apparently everyone (but me)now knows > everything! _______________________________________________ Screenprinters mailing list [email protected] http://mailinglist.screenprinters.net/mailman/listinfo/screenprint ers _______________________________________________ Screenprinters mailing list [email protected] http://mailinglist.screenprinters.net/mailman/listinfo/screenprinters
