How much does screen printing equipment cost?
It costs between $30,000 to $80,000 to invest in a high-quality automatic screen printing machine. That cost includes everything you’ll need to get started.
What type of paint is used for screen printing?
Color Line paints and pastes are the best professional grade enamels for screen printing on glass. These glass paints require firing and are used by artists for their high pigmentation.
What is the best ink to use for screen printing?
Plastisol ink
Plastisol ink is one of the most commonly used screen printing ink type and has been around for decades. It has been the primary ink until fairly recently as more and more companies have been converting. Plastisol is a much more user friendly ink, as it is more accurate for matching Pantone colors.
Can you screen print Dri Fit?
Dri fit shirts are 100% polyester and printing on these performance fabrics requires the printer to have a special set of knowledge, skills and experience that many screen printers don’t have. Printing black ink on a white cotton shirt is the easiest form of screen printing there is.
How do you choose a mesh count for screen printing?
180 to 200 mesh counts are perfect for printing somewhat detailed images in light inks on dark fabrics. 230 to 280 mesh count screens will deliver detailed prints with a softer hand feel; however, because they allow for lighter ink deposits, prints created with these fine screens won’t be as bright or vivid.
Who is the largest printer supplier in New Zealand?
We are specialists in the supply of consumable products to the general sheet fed and web offset printers and the newspaper industry and also screen printers. We carry the largest range of products available from any supplier in New Zealand and have a wide and varied supply base.
Why do we need DW screen printing solutions?
Products that not only provide you with more bang for your buck but will also provide you and your team with a safer work environment all the while protecting the planet’s ecosystem. Get in touch with us today to see what we can do for you.
Where do we get our printing supplies from?
Our products are imported mainly from the United Kingdom, United States of America and Germany, although we also source from other countries including Spain, India and New Zealand. We trade throughout New Zealand and offer same day delivery in Auckland and overnight to the North Island, with a 2-3 day service to the South Island.
Where does Gibson Pacific printing supplies come from?
In October 2007 the Green Family purchased the company moving it to Penrose and changing the name to Gibson Pacific Printing Supplies Limited. Our products are imported mainly from the United Kingdom, United States of America and Germany, although we also source from other countries including Spain, India and New Zealand.