Newbie DIY High Density Screen?

[Printficient]

You could try Screen Industry Art in Chattanooga.  Ask for Glen 423-332-6190

[tonypep]

I'm thinking this should cost you hundreds of dollars, not trying to put you off, but you don't realize what you're asking. I've been printing textiles since 1975, and I spent a number of nights and days getting it right (high density) only to find that nobody was willing to pay for it. Even if you did it DIY, how many hours/days do you want to spend trying to something you don't how to do? And have it not work? So, without the compensation, who wants to do it? I do wish you luck though. Maybe you could try somebody at a local college or trade school that has printing courses, and some students who would be willing to work on it for the experience...

Steve

Noteworthy: Many HD techniques fall under the "should you do it" category which some could argue is why they have pretty much faded away. The screens are costly and the ink is expensive and you typically use a lot of it. Goes back to whether retail or end user will pay for it. If not you have to absorb those $$$ which does not fit most business models.

[Doug B]

  I also have spent months of R&D on HD and have yet to print for a paying customer.
It was another fad that has faded (and very expensive to produce).

[starchild]

I think you guys missing the point.. This is to be a costume for dragoncon.. Hundreds and even thousands are spent designing a costume..

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[Sbrem]

I think you guys missing the point.. This is to be a costume for dragoncon.. Hundreds and even thousands are spent designing a costume..

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I think you made the best set of instructions, but I don't think anyone is missing the point; I think we all pointed out that it's a lot more difficult than a newbie realizes. Almost all gave some options to track down. I just think most of us aren't willing to do the job at all. That's why I recommended a school of sorts. I actually hope they can get it done, I just hope it's somewhere else, lol

Steve

[thnkling]

Lol Steve...

Yea, some serious people spend tons of money. I've actually spent way more than I should because of techniques I'm not used to and wasting material. But it's all in the fun. I have a friend that's making me a 1mm cast acrylic stencil with this pattern. Maybe I can make a makeshift coarse screen and use the HD ink?

[Frog]

As I mentioned before read the curing needs of that particular ink. Most plastisol's need to reach between 290 and 310 all the way through the layer I do not think you will be able to fully cure the HD ink with anything makeshift


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[Frog]

And blame the apostrophe on Tapatalk I don't see an option to modify


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[jvanick]

not that I'd necessarily recommend doing it, but people have successfully cured plastisol in their home ovens...

*disclaimer... I've never tried this, and if you chose to do it, you may want to pick up a oven that you'll never use for food again... the plasticizers and other resins that cook off when curing plastisol can't be good for you to ingest.

[thnkling]

Hmm I thought I posted earlier but I guess it didn't go through, yay internet. So one of the ladies on Etsy, I talked to her and suggested the kinds of mesh and coating emulsion multiple times so it doesn't drip, etc.. And she said she could do it for $57 including shipping, yay! I'm going to try that and use a small frame and attempt to use a heat gun to cure it, I'm assuming it wont work but I want to give it a try. If not I'll find myself a flash dryer.

Yay fun times! Thanks so much for all your help everyone.

[Frog]

Please keep us posted. In fact, a step by step of your experience could prove invaluable to others.

[thnkling]

Will do! I've just submitted my order, sqweee! So hopefully I'll get my screen soon then I can print awayyy!! I'll let you all know how it goes.