The essential information to help you learn and understand the essentials of t-shirt screen printing.
All you need is a computer with internet access--no screen printing equipment is necessary.
(1). Quick Start Guide to Screen Printing
Step 1. Creating Artwork
Step 2. How to Prepare a Screen
Step 3. How to Coat a Screen
Step 4. How to Expose a Screen
Step 5. How to 'Wash out' a Screen
Step 6. How to Tape a Screen
Step 7. How to Line up a Print
Step 8. How to Print a Shirt
Step 9. How to Cure the Print
Step 10. Clean-up and Reclaiming
(2). Advanced Screen Printing:
1. Multi-color Screen Printing
Advanced screen printing techniques of multi-color screen printing using a manual screen printing press is covered.
2. Printing on Dark Shirts
Unlike printing on white or other light colored t-shirts, printing dark colored t-shirts can present certain challenges.
3. Simulated Process Screen Printing
Most of the full color 'photo-realistic' images that you see on t-shirts today are printed with simulated process printing.
4. Specialty Garment Printing
Learn how to print different print locations on various types of garments and how to print other textile-based products as well.
5. Digital Printing
There are many ways to produce digital images for garment decorating. Learn about them in this section.
Advanced Screen Printing (continued)
6. Ad Specialty Printing
How to expand your existing t-shirt/apparel printing business by printing non-textile goods in your own shop.
7. Halftone Screen Printing
To be able to screen print photographic or grayscale images, an image must be converted into what is known as 'halftones'.
8. How to Make Custom Transfers
This tutorial covers how to print single and multi-color plastisol ink transfers, both hot split and cold peel types.
9. Special Effects Printing
The use of special effects inks can add a great profit center to your t-shirt printing business.
10. Athletic Wear Printing
The realities of printing athletic wear and team shirts is discussed in this tutorial.
Diploma in Screen Printing from American Screen Printing Association
ASPA Certified Screen Printer (CSP) Certificate of Achievement
Proof of ASPA Certification Letter
Listing on the online roster of Certified Screen Printers of American Screen Printing Association
Letter of Introduction for Employment.
Job Services Packet (ebooklets to help you find employment in the screen printing industry).
Access to listings of current screen printing openings throughout the USA. Listings are updated daily.
The Start-up Phase. How to get up and running...
1. Writing a Business Plan
Should you write a business plan before starting your t-shirt printing business? Yes!
2. Following through...
Now is the time to follow through with your plans.
3. Licensing and Zoning
Do you need any special licensing to become a t-shirt screen printer? No. Will need a business license? Possibly.
4. Working from Home
Many t-shirt printers start out by working from the basement of their home or garage.
5. Finding Customers
Without customers there are no sales. Here's how to get them...
6. Office Equip. and Supplies
How to get underway and buy your equipment and supplies.
Equipment and Supplies. Here's what you'll need to start printing...
1. Buying the Right Equipment
Purchasing and/or building your printing equipment is probably one of the most exciting steps in starting a new t-shirt printing business.
2. What Kind of Screens Should You Use?
Screens are one of the essential components of the screen printing process. There are several types available and you'll learn about them. Wooden, aluminum, and retensionable screens are discussed.
3. Exposure Units
Whether you build your own or buy a commercial unit, you will need a light source to 'burn' your screens. Here you will learn what you need...
Business Operations practical business tips...
1. Basic Operations
Practical matters for the daily business operation of your t-shirt printing business.
2. Setting Prices
Setting prices is probably one of the most sought after pieces of information in this entire training course.
3. Getting Paid for Your Work
Getting paid for the work that you have done is very important. Here's how...
4. Production Planning
How to plan and manage the flow of orders that come into your print shop.
5. Ready to Hire Employees?
Hiring employees can be a big step forward--and a big expense. This is one decision that you consider carefully.
Marketing Techniques. What works and what doesn't...
1. Truth About Succeeding in the T-Shirt Business
The printers who survive are the ones who are 'bottom line' savvy...Learn their 'secrets'...
2. Detailed Sales Strategies
In this chapter, we recommend what groups you should and should not target.
3. Selling on the Internet
To grow, having a website is essential. Learn why...
4. Low Cost Advertising
Have a very limited or no budget at all for advertising?
5. Direct Mail Marketing
Direct mail marketing is proven and effective. Learn the tricks...
6. Face to Face Marketing
It is a proven fact that people like to buy from people they know and trust. Here's some tips...
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