Dip Tank for Dummies - Screen Print Direct

How to Develop & Reclaim with a Dip Tank

There is a lot of confusion when it comes to using a screen printing dip tank. How long do you leave the screens in for developing vs reclaiming, what chemicals to use, this guy told me this, but Iā€™ve been trying this? Letā€™s try and answer this asĀ simply as possible in this Dip Tanks for Dummies post.

Liquid Tape for Dummies! - Screen Print Direct

Liquid Tape for Dummies!

Ok, guys so tape is something that all screen printers use at one point or another and they all use something different. SoĀ let's go ahead and try and figure out what makes more sense for you to use next time you need to buy new supplies.
Squeegee Durometer - For Dummies - Screen Print Direct

Squeegee Durometer - For Dummies

Squeegee durometerĀ is something that is not known to many printers. A lot ofĀ newcomers arenā€™t sure what the difference may be or how one can be more beneficial than the other. In this blog, we dive into squeegee durometer and what durometer blade isĀ best for what.Ā 
Plastisol Ink 101 - For Dummies - Screen Print Direct

Plastisol Screen Printing Ink 101

When it comes to screen printing the most commonly used ink is plastisol ink and for good reason. It is very user friendly, has good screen life and has an extremely long shelf life. This ink adheres (sticks) to almost anything that can withstand the curing temperature.