How to Make 3D Models with the xTool P2
Want to turn a simple idea into a cool 3D wooden model? With the xTool P2 laser cutter, it’s easier than you think! In this guide, we’ll show you how to...
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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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Ryan Moor's Experience with MADE Lab's Screen Printing 101 Course
At MADE, it’s been amazing to get to work with people who know more than me. Being the one who started teaching in classes and videos over the past 17...
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How Boyd Creative Print Shop’s commitment to Quality Produces Booming Business
Garage shops are the bread and butter of the manual screen printing industry. They’re perfect for printers interested in working close to home or making their real estate investment do...
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How Do You Know it's Time to Upgrade to an Automatic Screen Printing Press?
Should you screen print on a manual or automatic press? That’s the million-dollar question. Some printers swear by a manual press, while others have goals to jump to automation as soon...
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3 Highlights from the Love Yourself Clothing Live Stream
You’ve probably heard it said that the best time to try something new is to try it live on camera. Haven’t heard that? Well for Maher Hachem (or Munch for...
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Should You Print with Metallic Ink or Decorate with Foil Transfers?
Want to make prints stand out from the crowd? There are a couple of ways to make a screen print shimmer and shine, LIKE using foil transfers or printing with metallic inks. But...
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What is a Laser Guiding System and How Does it Improve Screen Printing Performance?
It’s no secret that lasers are cool. They’re not just for laser tag or entertaining cats. Screen printers can take advantage of laser precision using a laser guiding system to line up...
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How Moving Shops Helped Abi-Saad Print & Design Work Toward Goals and Create Community
Moving to a new shop space is exciting but also intimidating. The process can be riddled with challenges or go smoothly. Anthony Abi-Saad found both when he moved his shop, Abi-Saad...
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WTF is DTF: Comparing Screen Printing and DTF for DIY Screen Printers
So you want to decorate garments. There are so many ways of doing that. Do you want to use transfers? Interested in direct-to-garment printing? Want to try out screen printing?...
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How To Dial In Exposure Times Using An Exposure Calculator
Figuring out exposure times is one of the most difficult tasks in screen printing. If you're struggling, you're not alone. The best thing you can do is invest in a 21-Step...
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A Guide to Selecting the Right Heat Press for Your Screen Print Shop
Heat presses are a great addition to any shop. They can do so much more than just heat press transfers. A heat press can flash and even cure garments, handle foil,...
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Answers to 5 Common Screen Printing Questions
Print expert Jamie Leinbach went live on Instagram recently to talk about printing with white plastisol ink on black garments. During the live stream, she answered plenty of questions from...
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Tips for Adjusting Dot Gain in Artwork in Adobe® Photoshop
Imagine this: you separate halftone artwork in Photoshop and it looks great. When you go to screen print it onto a garment, the image looks oversaturated and areas that should...
