Best way to print white waterbase inks on white tees?

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tonypep:
I believe we have some of that, I'll get that a test. Thanks man.

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Hey guys I just tested out a bunch of options and I thought I would share my experience.

NOTE: I would upload images, but the form won't allow me.

So I tested different shirts, some pure white, off white, and heather options. Below are the 4 options that I tested, and my thoughts on the results.

1. Pure bucket white - Surprisingly it lays down pretty well since bucket white is pretty thick. This worked way better than I thought being water base. Showed up great on a pure white tee, no problem.

2. Pearl flake with a touch of black - looked great but turned out just a little to grey. Depending on the look and how you mix, it's a great option that gives you just enough contrast. Pearl flake is always a great look, the shine gives it a nice contrast.

3. White with a drop of blue - Turned out a bit to blue on me, but if mixed right would be a great option.

4. White with a drop of yellow - This was my top pick to achieve the look I wanted. Much like the blue, you only need the smallest amount of yellow in order to not tint the ink to much. It was a bit more forgiving than mixing the blue however. it gave the white on white the right contrast and in my opinion the best results for me.

 
Thanks for everyone's tips:)

[RICK STEFANICK]

Hey guys I just tested out a bunch of options and I thought I would share my experience.

NOTE: I would upload images, but the form won't allow me.

So I tested different shirts, some pure white, off white, and heather options. Below are the 4 options that I tested, and my thoughts on the results

1. Pure bucket white - Surprisingly it lays down pretty well since bucket white is pretty thick. This worked way better than I thought being water base. Showed up great on a pure white tee, no problem.

2. Pearl flake with a touch of black - looked great but turned out just a little to grey. Depending on the look and how you mix, it's a great option that gives you just enough contrast. Pearl flake is always a great look, the shine gives it a nice contrast.

3. White with a drop of blue - Turned out a bit to blue on me, but if mixed right would be a great option.

4. White with a drop of yellow - This was my top pick to achieve the look I wanted. Much like the blue, you only need the smallest amount of yellow in order to not tint the ink to much. It was a bit more forgiving than mixing the blue however. it gave the white on white the right contrast and in my opinion the best results for me.

 
Thanks for everyone's tips:)

Thanks, Its always great to hear and see the actual results of suggestions. This will be a great thread for years to come

[Frog]

NOTE: I would upload images, but the form won't allow me.

When the forum does not permit an image attachment, it's almost always due to it exceeding the maximum size

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RStefanick:
Thanks for the comment, I hope it helps others who are looking to do the same look in the future!