I use a heat gun to flash between coats and then cure the shirt using my heat press. Never had speedball paint crack doing it that way. Great information in this tutorial!!! 💪
Thanks for this video 2 years later as I’m new to Screenprinting. I’ve watched several videos about this and none of them mentioned the difference in the ink.
Have you ever tried mixing the speedball regular white with the opaque white? Just wondering if anyone has tried it? What other white do you recommend if you want water based paint that doesn’t crack?
Hi Jennifer, Could you tell me where you got the font that you used for doing the white paint on dark color shirt. Also that green thing you pulled over your t-shit. I know it is some type of heater that help you to drive the t-shirt you just made. I am getting rid of all my embroidery stuff and I want to get rid of Sublimation and just do the screen printing. I need one of dryers that you showed when drying your t-shirt I sure hope you get this it is 5/29/2023 Thank you
Hi Kathleen, That’s a flash drier. It does exactly that- after printing I swing it over to quickly dry the ink to really speed up the process. Here is the one I’m using: ttps://www.pigskinsandpigtails.com/a/ryonet-flash-dryer And the font is Avenir Next Bold 😊
I screen print with craft vinyl! Its a great way to get into screen printing without having to set up a darkroom. Check out my course to learn how to get started: www.pigskinsandpigtails.com/introduction-to-screen-printing-with-craft-vinyl/
Mainly just white ink...sometimes yellow - because you have to layer those on thick to cover a dark color shirt. And that thick coat of ink tends to crack! I always try to stick with the Speedball opaque inks when printing on dark shirts.
Same! Quite a bit... I'm going to try the thinner coats/layering she recommended and see if that helps... everything else is perfect EXCEPT the white cracking a lot 😩
The problem i have using speedball white ink is that it dries up really fast on my screen and by the 3rd print it’s not going thru because parts of it have become clogged, and I hear if u flood with the ink it will keep it wet but it still becomes clogged, what should I do ? Help! Lol
You can try to spray a little water on the screen and squeegee over on a scrap piece of fabric when that happens. I've also mixed some of the opaque white ink with the regular to give it a smoother consistency.
When I lift my screen off the shirt, I will squeegee a coat of ink over the screen (not touching the shirt). This will keep the screen wet while it's not in use.
Disculpa mi pregunta pero estoy traduciendo. ¿Lo que quieres mostrar aquí es que la tinta blanca para tela “OPACA” es mejor que la otra? ¿Que necesitamos un bastidor “FIRME” para poder dar un retoque o una segunda pasada, ya que sin el es imposible dar un segundo retoque? ¿Y por último que no demos muchas pasadas porque la pintura o tinta se cuartea con las lavadas.? Espero haya entendido bien. Muchas gracias. Me has ayudado muchísimo.
Not necessarily better, each of the Speedball white inks have different qualities. For a bright white, you will want to built up layers of ink, so a screen printing press is necessary. The opaque ink is less prone to cracking over time than the regular white ink is when you are building up layers.
Now I'm confused because I just watched another video someone said water based inks seap into the fabric and you can't feel them and they don't Crack, but plastisol does. Is the regular speedball ink water based ink? That's what I just bought
Be sure to read my post that goes along with this video. www.pigskinsandpigtails.com/2020/03/screen-printing-white-ink-on-dark-fabric/ I talk about the cracking in more detail. The opaque pearl is less like to crack!
You need to heat set it before you wash it. Here are a few different ways you can heat set: www.pigskinsandpigtails.com/2019/07/6-ways-to-heat-set-your-screen-printing-ink/
I use the opaque white over regular white on any shirt that I want to avoid cracking and get a smooth white color. I have several of the other opaque ink colors that I use for the shimmery quality. I use those on dark and light color shirts!
I still can’t get screen printing done lol I was gonna give this business up till one of recurring customers ( one of very few 😒) placed an order , so now I’m reevaluating my self and have gotten a part time job ( I got send home tho because of the lockdown lol ) so right now this seems a good time to practice ( I have left overs and misprints ) any advice for staying motivated in this business ? Also not getting my designs stolen ( long story )
It can be a challenging business. I think there are 2 keys to standing out: 1 - finding your style (the designs you make, the way you style your products and how you promote your business) and 2 - finding your niche customers (people who love your design style and want to buy from you). Keeping a consistent style will help you with #2. I hope this helps motivate you to hang in there! Feel free to DM me on Instagram @pigskinsandpigtails if you want to chat more about business ideas!
I bought the speedball advanced kit, it comes with a backboard and hinge you can attach the frame to. I haven’t tried multiple passes on it but do you think that would be somewhat effective ?
Do you by chance know if the Opaque "Citrine" is actually yellow? I need to do Yellow on a Green & red shirt and I'm hoping this is the solution because I don't want to deal with cracking :-)
I'm glad you don't make 45 minute videos for a simple project. Straight to the point without the long intro.
My lack of words can't explain how helpful this video has been for me 😭.
Thanks so much! Glad you found it helpful. I wish white inks weren't so tricky, but they sure do look great when you can get that perfect coverage!
I use a heat gun to flash between coats and then cure the shirt using my heat press. Never had speedball paint crack doing it that way. Great information in this tutorial!!! 💪
Love the ska backing music over the montage of shirts you do towards the end.
Thanks!
Thanks for this video 2 years later as I’m new to Screenprinting. I’ve watched several videos about this and none of them mentioned the difference in the ink.
I’m glad you found this video! Have fun screen printing!
You said the regular white would crack. So what do we do if that is the results. Then what is white made for?
Love the Ska on your videos!
😁
Thank you for not gatekeeping
I love sharing what I know about screen printing 😊
Can I use the speedball ink for mugs?
Thankyou for doing the work for us
You bet! I wish white ink weren't so tricky!
What do you use to make the shirt stick to your pallet when you are working on a screen press
Great question, I was about to ask the same.
Fabric Tac spray (adhesive spray for fabric)
I use this SuperTack: amzn.to/2XDGKiG
Is it possible to use a hair dryer if you don’t have a heat gun?
Have you ever tried mixing the speedball regular white with the opaque white? Just wondering if anyone has tried it? What other white do you recommend if you want water based paint that doesn’t crack?
Would it hurt to do a coat and leave the screen in place and add more ink to the top of the screen and do a second coat right over the first ?
Thank you for this video
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Hi Jennifer, Could you tell me where you got the font that you used for doing the white paint on dark color shirt. Also that green thing you pulled over your t-shit. I know it is some type of heater that help you to drive the t-shirt you just made. I am getting rid of all my embroidery stuff and I want to get rid of Sublimation and just do the screen printing. I need one of dryers that you showed when drying your t-shirt
I sure hope you get this it is 5/29/2023 Thank you
Hi Kathleen, That’s a flash drier. It does exactly that- after printing I swing it over to quickly dry the ink to really speed up the process. Here is the one I’m using: ttps://www.pigskinsandpigtails.com/a/ryonet-flash-dryer
And the font is Avenir Next Bold 😊
How do I achieve this without the screen printing table? I am struggling with the white, I have both.
You could try this ink for better coverage, but a press is still recommended for the brightest white. www.pigskinsandpigtails.com/a/comet-white-ink
what about setting the ink properly for washing?
With all water based fabric ink, as long as you allow enough time to fully air dry before heat setting, the inks are safe to wash
Wait how did you bypass the emulsion process??? What is that sticky paper that you used on the screen for the design????
I screen print with craft vinyl! Its a great way to get into screen printing without having to set up a darkroom. Check out my course to learn how to get started: www.pigskinsandpigtails.com/introduction-to-screen-printing-with-craft-vinyl/
Hello can i use this ink to print umbrella logo
As long as you can heat set the umbrella material. Once the ink has been heat set, it is permanent and washable
you mentioned cracking? does this happen with all the inks or just the white?
Would also love to know this! Wondering if it's just because it's multiple layers? 🤔
Mainly just white ink...sometimes yellow - because you have to layer those on thick to cover a dark color shirt. And that thick coat of ink tends to crack! I always try to stick with the Speedball opaque inks when printing on dark shirts.
@@pigskinsandpigtails do they crack on light colors?
I'm using the same white pearl ink as well as the amethyst color. Although it does crack on me.
Humm, I haven't noticed any cracking with my opaques. Maybe try thin coats and layer it on just enough to cover the design.
Same! Quite a bit... I'm going to try the thinner coats/layering she recommended and see if that helps... everything else is perfect EXCEPT the white cracking a lot 😩
Where did you get your flash dryer from
Ryonet: www.pigskinsandpigtails.com/product/flash-dryer/
I used white fabric ink and it cracked do you think the opaque would be better or have you used any other water base white ink you’d recommend
Speedball Opaque white is an option, I also like using Comet White: th-cam.com/video/CWG7-E8S2RU/w-d-xo.html
The problem i have using speedball white ink is that it dries up really fast on my screen and by the 3rd print it’s not going thru because parts of it have become clogged, and I hear if u flood with the ink it will keep it wet but it still becomes clogged, what should I do ? Help! Lol
You can try to spray a little water on the screen and squeegee over on a scrap piece of fabric when that happens. I've also mixed some of the opaque white ink with the regular to give it a smoother consistency.
Great video.. quick question have you ever used plastisol instead speedball ink?
No, I've stuck to water-based because of the ease of use at home and not needing extra equipment to cure the ink.
How do you keep your screen from drying up to fast when doing multiple layers?
When I lift my screen off the shirt, I will squeegee a coat of ink over the screen (not touching the shirt). This will keep the screen wet while it's not in use.
what size screen are you using ?
I use 10x14 (amzn.to/2XNbedD) and 16x20 (amzn.to/2HQO7fv).
@@pigskinsandpigtails awesome thank you
Disculpa mi pregunta pero estoy traduciendo.
¿Lo que quieres mostrar aquí es que la tinta blanca para tela “OPACA” es mejor que la otra?
¿Que necesitamos un bastidor “FIRME” para poder dar un retoque o una segunda pasada, ya que sin el es imposible dar un segundo retoque?
¿Y por último que no demos muchas pasadas porque la pintura o tinta se cuartea con las lavadas.?
Espero haya entendido bien.
Muchas gracias.
Me has ayudado muchísimo.
Not necessarily better, each of the Speedball white inks have different qualities. For a bright white, you will want to built up layers of ink, so a screen printing press is necessary. The opaque ink is less prone to cracking over time than the regular white ink is when you are building up layers.
Now I'm confused because I just watched another video someone said water based inks seap into the fabric and you can't feel them and they don't Crack, but plastisol does. Is the regular speedball ink water based ink? That's what I just bought
Speedball fabric ink is water based.
Do you have tips for cracking? I did 2 layers of white and put it through the washer and dryer (after setting ink) & it’s now cracking.
Also, do regular colors crack as well?
Be sure to read my post that goes along with this video. www.pigskinsandpigtails.com/2020/03/screen-printing-white-ink-on-dark-fabric/ I talk about the cracking in more detail. The opaque pearl is less like to crack!
No, the regular colors soak into the fabric and dye the fabric. When you are trying to cover a dark color shirt is when you may notice cracking.
Thanks. I’m going to check out the blog now. 😊
@@Madison-gt7js Any luck? Ours are cracking big time... going to try lighter layers, but #UGH.
Do you just let the inkt dry and then trow it in a washing machine?
You need to heat set it before you wash it. Here are a few different ways you can heat set: www.pigskinsandpigtails.com/2019/07/6-ways-to-heat-set-your-screen-printing-ink/
@@pigskinsandpigtails Thank you so much for the answer!
Do you ever iron the vinyl on the screen to make it more permanent?
Yep, here's the tutorial for that: th-cam.com/video/5BRAjib74cA/w-d-xo.html
Speedball doesn't have an opaque ink without the shimmer to it, do they?
No, but I have found that if you layer the opaque pearl, it doesn't look as shimmery as it does with just one coat.
Do you use the opaque version of Speedball on all your shirts or only on the dark?
I use the opaque white over regular white on any shirt that I want to avoid cracking and get a smooth white color. I have several of the other opaque ink colors that I use for the shimmery quality. I use those on dark and light color shirts!
THANK YOU SO MUCH
Are your screens reusable? Can you peel the design off and put another on?
yes
I still can’t get screen printing done lol I was gonna give this business up till one of recurring customers ( one of very few 😒) placed an order , so now I’m reevaluating my self and have gotten a part time job ( I got send home tho because of the lockdown lol ) so right now this seems a good time to practice ( I have left overs and misprints ) any advice for staying motivated in this business ? Also not getting my designs stolen ( long story )
It can be a challenging business. I think there are 2 keys to standing out: 1 - finding your style (the designs you make, the way you style your products and how you promote your business) and 2 - finding your niche customers (people who love your design style and want to buy from you). Keeping a consistent style will help you with #2. I hope this helps motivate you to hang in there! Feel free to DM me on Instagram @pigskinsandpigtails if you want to chat more about business ideas!
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How long do you flash dry and what temp?
I use a laser temp gun (amzn.to/3h06NXa) and once it gets to 320, I go for 40 seconds.
What if you don’t have a one color press?? Would you still be able to make it bright white?
It's really hard to achieve a bright white without the press.
Pigskins & Pigtails any places where I can get one?
I bought the speedball advanced kit, it comes with a backboard and hinge you can attach the frame to. I haven’t tried multiple passes on it but do you think that would be somewhat effective ?
I noticed first step you forward your video so fast that's very important for us to follow your instruction.
Thanks for the feedback. I’m working on some newer videos that are easier to follow along. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the new ones!
Do you by chance know if the Opaque "Citrine" is actually yellow? I need to do Yellow on a Green & red shirt and I'm hoping this is the solution because I don't want to deal with cracking :-)