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screen printing => Ink and Chemicals => Topic started by: TCT on September 24, 2014, 11:03:09 PM

Title: Plastisol AND Waterbased
Post by: TCT on September 24, 2014, 11:03:09 PM
Anyone ever mix PC and WB or even PC and DC together? As in- in the same screen, throw some PC 185 and some WB 185 in a qt. container mix them together load the screen and print! Had my guy that does some great outside the box thinking, ask about the possibilities/outcome today.
I had no answer, which is not entirely new;D
Title: Re: Plastisol AND Waterbased
Post by: Frog on September 24, 2014, 11:06:40 PM
I'd start with just a little of each in a paper cup and see if they will even mix together.
Title: Re: Plastisol AND Waterbased
Post by: tonypep on September 25, 2014, 07:37:12 AM
That falls in the "Can you or should you" category. Can't begin to explain how much trouble youd be getting into.
Title: Re: Plastisol AND Waterbased
Post by: ZooCity on September 25, 2014, 01:32:02 PM
I think I smell what you're stepping in.  You mean doing this to get a marbled print with each ink staying separated but still printing?
Title: Re: Plastisol AND Waterbased
Post by: TCT on September 25, 2014, 11:49:42 PM
I think I smell what you're stepping in.  You mean doing this to get a marbled print with each ink staying separated but still printing?
Ya, that's what I stepped in! :D  It is more of a "challenge" that my guy is looking for. He is very process and technique oriented. His nickname is actually "The Waterbase Whisperer" among other things. I am real lucky to have found him.

Tony, what happens? If it is a total crap shoot I'd rather not waste the time and resources...
Title: Re: Plastisol AND Waterbased
Post by: tonypep on September 26, 2014, 07:05:00 AM
Its not the water and oil that you may think you could replicate marbleizing or batik; if that's where you are going. Totally different viscosities, solids vs liquids, etc. Expect a huge mess. Perhaps a plasticharge/discharge but it would most likely turn into a split fountain. Hey, everythings worth a try but I personally don't see any value and wouldn't expect good results. Expect a messy clean up.
Title: Re: Plastisol AND Waterbased
Post by: Hey Monkey on September 26, 2014, 12:46:20 PM
I have no idea but go for it. Why the hell not!? :)