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DAY 1
1. Introduction to
Art; Vector art with Photoshop, Jpeg, tiff, and bmp, spot color,
separations, 4 color process, and assorted graphic programs.
2. Films and Output; Why an ink jet printer? Inkjet RIP,
plotters, density req.
3. Screen Preparation; Frame & mesh selection, pre-stretched
wood versus aluminum and pre-production paperwork.
4. Setting up a Screen room; Racks, lighting, dehumidifiers
and environment.
5. Pre-press; Degreasing, emulsions, coating, drying,
exposure and block-out.
6. Setting Up a Job & Printing; Print order, registration,
strike-offs and printing techniques.
7. Curing Parameters; Flash temperatures, final cure
parameters and testing.
8. Breaking Down a Job; Proper cleaning techniques, washing
screens for storage or reclamation, filing screens and inspection of
screens.
9. Production Tracking; Final counts, cleaning garments,
misprints and filling out production reports for job repeatability
and consistency.
10. Additional Tips & Advice; Print placements, Photoshop
separation guide, blends, puff ink tricks, curable reducers and
assorted short cuts.
The above is a brief outline of what will be covered; there will be
plenty of questions and in-depth analysis of each step covered. It
is a wealth of information to allow you, the printer the opportunity
to succeed in your business.
DAY 2
The second day of the classes will be entirely hands on
screen printing! Get ready to print a variety of images like
spot color designs, wet on wet printing, bright white ink
without a flash, distressed designs, all over prints, four
color process, simulated process, special effects, foil,
discharge, water based inks, heat transfers, sublimation, &
more! Each class is different as we incorporate the latest
trends and technology!
Just remember
knowledge is POWER!
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