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Split Fountain & Puff Ink Technique | Deep Dive With Colin
In this new episode of Deep Dive with Colin, we’re diving into a super cool project—a spooky pumpkin design! Instead of sticking to a plain white base, we’re giving it a twist with a puff foundation in an off-yellow color. From there, we’re layering on some bright top colors using a technique called a split fountain. Let’s break down how this design came together and what tricks helped us achieve a multi-dimensional, eye-popping look!
Quickfire Q&A Session | Deep Dive With Colin
In this new episode of Deep Dive with Colin, we tackle 10 questions submitted by you. These questions aren’t quite big enough for a full deep dive but deserve answers to help you perfect your craft. From adjusting print heads to curing ink and mesh counts, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive right in!
Screen Tension | Deep Dive with Colin
Welcome Back to Another Deep Dive with Colin! One of the most common questions we hear from both new and experienced screen printers revolves around screen tension. Specifically, when is the tension too low? At what point should you retire a screen from your inventory? Whether you need to toss it, send it out for a re-stretch, or just buy a new one, the answer isn't as simple as throwing it out when it hits a certain number on the tension meter.
