I have been wondering the same thing. Where is everyone? I would like to start a discussion. We have been screen printing for a little over a year. And who ever said that "screen printing is not rocket science" must have been kidding. For some reason, screen printing seems about as close to rocket science as you can get as far as we are concerned. It is a never ending, learning process. Just when you think you got it, you realize you really don't.
As simple as it may be, I would like to discuss the best way to ensure the artwork is positioned on the shirt in the correct spot consistently? We have a "chart" that we use but it seems like we are having to "reinvent the wheel" everytime we print a new job. Sometimes we print too low, sometimes too high. Is there a secret to ensure proper placement on the shirt...especially when you have an order of a variety of different size shirts? Do you do anything specific when placing the image on the screen before exposure? What about the press? Have you found a system for making changes to the press as far as platen or screen adjustments? Along the same lines...what is the secret to getting a shirt square on the platen so the design is not crooked? I have found the printers marks on the shirts to be unreliable. Do you have a favorite brand of shirt that you have found to be most consistent? We typically use Gildan Ultra Cotton, but I have found the collar placement on these shirts to be inconsistent which doesn't help when you are trying to get a shirt centered on the platen. I was wondering what shirts you all prefer and why? Hope this spurs a discussion and activity on this list. I have been meaning to ask these questions for sometime. Thanks Chris Mantz Identity Elements ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Weaver" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Screenprinter's Mailing List'" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 8:54 AM Subject: Re: [SE-List] Does anyone use this list anymore? > Thanks John, > The list is dead compared to what it used to be. The difference from > before to now is unbelievable. Apparently everyone (but me)now knows > everything! _______________________________________________ Screenprinters mailing list [email protected] http://mailinglist.screenprinters.net/mailman/listinfo/screenprinters
