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kenya

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Decided to get my feet wet........
« on: August 06, 2011, 07:35:54 AM »
after getting so many request for screen printing.
So yesterday I bought a bunch of sreen printing supplies & a one color Ryonet press.
I don't have room for anything larger, so this seems to be a great starter setup or even to see if it's something that I what to grow into.
Now I need to watch the dvds & learn.  :D

I know I will have A LOT of question for the screen printers here..... I'll need A LOT of help.  :D

First question......... all the screens are 74 mesh......... is this good or bad?
Told ya I'll ask alot.  ;D ;D
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Re: Decided to get my feet wet........
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2011, 08:19:17 AM »
Kenya, you ordered from a place that is literally 5 minutes from my house!  ;D
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Re: Decided to get my feet wet........
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2011, 08:37:24 AM »
Congrats Vette, there's $$$$$$ in shirts.
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Re: Decided to get my feet wet........
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2011, 10:48:59 AM »
Quote from: MrMcStewey on August 06, 2011, 08:19:17 AM
Kenya, you ordered from a place that is literally 5 minutes from my house!  ;D


Actually, I bought everything used but in like new condition with tubs of ink, 12 screens and a huge assortment of supplies locally. Good ole Craig's List. ;)

Quote from: fivestar on August 06, 2011, 08:37:24 AM
Congrats Vette, there's $$$$$$ in shirts.

That's what I need to figure out now..... what I can charge in my area.  ??? ???
Seems like my competition is really high from what my customers are telling me.
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Re: Decided to get my feet wet........
« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2011, 11:07:03 AM »
Quote from: kenya on August 06, 2011, 10:48:59 AM
Quote from: MrMcStewey on August 06, 2011, 08:19:17 AM
Kenya, you ordered from a place that is literally 5 minutes from my house!  ;D


Actually, I bought everything used but in like new condition with tubs of ink, 12 screens and a huge assortment of supplies locally. Good ole Craig's List. ;)

Quote from: fivestar on August 06, 2011, 08:37:24 AM
Congrats Vette, there's $$$$$$ in shirts.

That's what I need to figure out now..... what I can charge in my area.  ??? ???
Seems like my competition is really high from what my customers are telling me.
Then stay high too..... ;)
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Re: Decided to get my feet wet........
« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2011, 11:43:31 AM »
That's my plan........... even though I can only offer one color right now.  ;)
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Re: Decided to get my feet wet........
« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2011, 11:48:22 AM »
Quote from: kenya on August 06, 2011, 11:43:31 AM
That's my plan........... even though I can only offer one color right now.  ;)
No you can't, you can offer as many colors as they want, www.acetransco.com ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Decided to get my feet wet........
« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2011, 11:49:13 AM »
Quote from: fivestar on August 06, 2011, 11:48:22 AM
Quote from: kenya on August 06, 2011, 11:43:31 AM
That's my plan........... even though I can only offer one color right now.  ;)
No you can't, you can offer as many colors as they want, www.acetransco.com ;D ;D ;D



Sorry, in house that is.  ;)
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Re: Decided to get my feet wet........
« Reply #8 on: August 06, 2011, 11:53:07 AM »
Quote from: kenya on August 06, 2011, 11:49:13 AM
Quote from: fivestar on August 06, 2011, 11:48:22 AM
Quote from: kenya on August 06, 2011, 11:43:31 AM
That's my plan........... even though I can only offer one color right now.  ;)
No you can't, you can offer as many colors as they want, www.acetransco.com ;D ;D ;D



Sorry, in house that is.  ;)
I knew what you meant, ;D  On that note though, I just put in an order Thursday around 4:00 with Ace Transfer and they shipped them out yesterday already.
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Re: Decided to get my feet wet........
« Reply #9 on: August 06, 2011, 11:54:41 AM »
I havent' been asked for more than one color designs yet, everyone just wants one color. In regards to screen mesh: The lower the number, the bigger the mesh gaps are. Usually the 2 digit numbers are used for glitter ink, etc. 110 mesh and 156 are probably the most used because they can be used with any simple graphic. 200-230 more detailed, 230 can be used for neck labels, etc. I think if you mess with the mesh numbers, you quickly learn what designs work for what mesh count. Good luck. I use 110's
here is a link that explains a few things: http://moyatees.wordpress.com/2010/08/02/heres-another-fine-mesh-youve-gotten-us-into/
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Re: Decided to get my feet wet........
« Reply #10 on: August 06, 2011, 12:02:32 PM »
Quote from: fivestar on August 06, 2011, 11:53:07 AM
Quote from: kenya on August 06, 2011, 11:49:13 AM
Quote from: fivestar on August 06, 2011, 11:48:22 AM
Quote from: kenya on August 06, 2011, 11:43:31 AM
That's my plan........... even though I can only offer one color right now.  ;)
No you can't, you can offer as many colors as they want, www.acetransco.com ;D ;D ;D



Sorry, in house that is.  ;)
I knew what you meant, ;D  On that note though, I just put in an order Thursday around 4:00 with Ace Transfer and they shipped them out yesterday already.



WOW that's fast turn around time !!!
Quote from: helpinghand on August 06, 2011, 11:54:41 AM
I havent' been asked for more than one color designs yet, everyone just wants one color. In regards to screen mesh: The lower the number, the bigger the mesh gaps are. Usually the 2 digit numbers are used for glitter ink, etc. 110 mesh and 156 are probably the most used because they can be used with any simple graphic. 200-230 more detailed, 230 can be used for neck labels, etc. I think if you mess with the mesh numbers, you quickly learn what designs work for what mesh count. Good luck. I use 110's
here is a link that explains a few things: http://moyatees.wordpress.com/2010/08/02/heres-another-fine-mesh-youve-gotten-us-into/
Heidi


Thanks for all the info Heidi. I'm heading outside to pressure wash a couple of used screens now. Going to learn the grungy part first.  :o
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Re: Decided to get my feet wet........
« Reply #11 on: August 06, 2011, 05:23:16 PM »
Vette, there are a couple of places here in FL that you can order screens one in Clearwater and the other over on the east coast that I have
done business with. I ordered a new screen from the one on the east coast and got it the next day. They have both aluminum and wood frames. We use both 110 and 160 and mostly one color. Congrats on the new equipment and have fun.
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Re: Decided to get my feet wet........
« Reply #12 on: August 06, 2011, 06:26:14 PM »
congrats vette, what are you curing them with?
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Re: Decided to get my feet wet........
« Reply #13 on: August 09, 2011, 08:13:50 PM »
we use 110 for almost everything except fine detail or real small print we use 160. 74 is just going to dump to much ink on the shirts and can give a rough hand when printed. The big thing is to get your screens right, make sure to clean well and de-grease them. Are you useing cap film or liquid emulsion? How are you burning your screens?
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Re: Decided to get my feet wet........
« Reply #14 on: August 10, 2011, 06:05:32 AM »
Quote from: Dakotagrafx on August 06, 2011, 06:26:14 PM
congrats vette, what are you curing them with?

Right now with a porter cable heat gun.... looking for a flash dryer.



 
Quote from: Spyder Grapahix on August 09, 2011, 08:13:50 PM
we use 110 for almost everything except fine detail or real small print we use 160. 74 is just going to dump to much ink on the shirts and can give a rough hand when printed. The big thing is to get your screens right, make sure to clean well and de-grease them. Are you useing cap film or liquid emulsion? How are you burning your screens?


I got alot of screens in the deal & a roll of screen mesh for rescreening.
Right now I'm using 500 watt light for burning the screens.
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