Having a print not come out right happens from time to time in every shop. A new video from Ryonet offers practical tips for saving the day—and the print—to make you a “Heat Press Hero.” This hands-on tutorial focuses on the common problem created by fibers coming up through printed plastisol. Whether this is caused by improper off-contact, pressure, tension or mesh, the result is an insufficient transfer of ink to the top of the garment and a rough, unsatisfactory print. This video demonstrates two rescues–one on-press and one off-press.
You’ll learn how heat and pressure can be used to matt down fibers to smooth an uneven print for a second pass or overprinting. And you’ll discover how tools such as a standard iron or heat press used with a nonstick cover sheet can provide a manual alternative to special accessories. There are also tips for addressing curing issues and avoiding excessive gloss.
Check out “Heat Press Hero: How to Make a Bad Screen Print Good” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKO7HWYnecY.