Control What You Can, Let the Rest Go
If you’re into screen printing, embroidery, or promo products, you're well aware that things don’t always go as expected. Supplies get delayed, clients have a change of heart, and machines...
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Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Start an Apparel Decorating Business
Economic cycles always have ups and downs, but one thing remains constant—after every dip, there’s a comeback. The periods following market slowdowns often create some of the best opportunities for...
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How to Line Up Embroidery with Screen Printing for a Perfect Design
Screen printing and embroidery are usually seen as two separate decoration methods, but when you combine them, the results can be amazing. Screen printing gives you bold, colorful designs, while...
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How to Keep Your Print Shop Running Smoothly with Better Pre-Planning and Inventory Management
Running a print shop means juggling deadlines, customer expectations, and production schedules. The last thing you need is to realize you’re out of ink or emulsion right in the middle...
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How to Print with Zodiac Aquarius Discharge Base as an Underbase for Plastisol
Using discharge as an underbase for plastisol prints is an excellent way to achieve soft, vibrant designs on dark garments. This technique allows for a lightweight, breathable print while maintaining...
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Screen Printing Without a Darkroom Using xTool Lasers
If you're looking for a streamlined way to create stencils for screen printing, an xTool laser engraver is a great option. xTool’s laser screen printing system comes with pre-coated emulsion...
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How to Create Your Own Plastisol Heat Transfers
Screen printing heat transfers can seem daunting but in reality, it’s fairly simple. If made properly, plastisol heat transfers can last almost as long as a screen prints and can be...
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Discharge Printing Done Right | Deep Dive Impressions Expo 2025 Edition
Welcome to a new episode of Deep Dive with Colin—Long Beach Edition. In this episode, I sit down with John from Avient, a seasoned expert in the screen printing industry....
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Printavo | What Racing Taught Riley Hopkins About Screen Printing Success
In this video from Printavo, screen printing legend Riley Hopkins shares his journey from race cars to revolutionizing manual screen printing. He talks about how his passion for racing led...
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How to Start an Apparel Decoration Business: Screen Printing, Embroidery, Transfers & More
Have you ever thought about starting your own business in custom apparel and promotional products? Maybe you’ve dreamed of creating personalized T-shirts, embroidered hats, or branded items for businesses. The...
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Screen Printing Is For Lovers - Live Printing Deep Dive With Colin
In this blog, we’re taking you behind the scenes with Ryan and Colin as they fine-tune the details for the live printing of special edition "Screen Printing Is For Lovers"...
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Should You Buy Static Screens, Click Screens, or Stretch Your Own?
You pull a squeegee across a screen, and it doesn’t lift off the shirt. You sigh. Another screen to replace. What if there was a solution? Well, get excited. There...
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What to Expect in the Screen Printing Industry in 2025
Running a screen printing business isn’t easy, but staying informed about industry trends and smart strategies can make all the difference. We’re excited to feature a recent episode of Printavo’s...
