SeeJaysPlace 476 Posted April 3, 2016 There is Plenty of things you can do with screen printing, I got this job off of Craigslist a Bride wanted her invites for her wedding to be White Letters on Navy Blue Paper! here is a little video of me making her invites This is how they turned out 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted April 3, 2016 Very Nicely done looks great. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeeJaysPlace 476 Posted April 3, 2016 Very Nicely done looks great. For my first time ever screen printing paper, they turned out wonderful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlvied 292 Posted April 4, 2016 Nice job Jay I think they look great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Command 97 Posted April 4, 2016 Fantastic. That looks sharp and professional. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DNA_Vinyl 262 Posted April 4, 2016 Not to be THAT guy but....wouldn't printing them be just as good? I know it's her money and she can do what ever she wants with it...Im just saying.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeeJaysPlace 476 Posted April 4, 2016 Not to be THAT guy but....wouldn't printing them be just as good? I know it's her money and she can do what ever she wants with it...Im just saying.... Does your printer print white ink? Finding a printer that prints white ink and this looks better if you ask me! you can feel the ink on the paper and it gives it a nice feel and look! when screen printed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go-C Graphics 856 Posted April 4, 2016 Does your printer print white ink?Finding a printer that prints white ink and this looks better if you ask me! you can feel the ink on the paper and it gives it a nice feel and look! when screen printed That's exactly why I thought screen printing was perfect 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joker 618 Posted April 4, 2016 Nice work SeeJay.. I have you in mind when i need some transfers made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeeJaysPlace 476 Posted April 5, 2016 Nice work SeeJay.. I have you in mind when i need some transfers made. So, about those transfers! I'm moving into my office space in a few weeks, I go tomorrow to meet the land lord and give him 6 months rent up front.. Going to try it to see if this office space will pay for it's self or not! I have not attempted the transfers as of yet, I hope to soon! I will post when I have done my test runs and wash test.. I just have not had a job that needs needs it yet Thanks for the support! www.seejaysplace.com check out my facebook page and while your there can you hit the like button Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gozo 4 Posted April 5, 2016 Very nice, just asking what mesh count was your screen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeeJaysPlace 476 Posted April 5, 2016 Very nice, just asking what mesh count was your screen? "This was my first time attempting using screen printing on card stock, First I burned the screen on a 305 mesh, and found out fast that was not going to be the right choice. Then I burned it on a 180 mesh and the screen got messed up in the wash out process. Then Finally I used a 160 mesh and everything turned out GREAT! The ink I used was white speedball ink, and I used my homemade DIY vacuum table hooked up to my Riley Hopkins press and a foot pedal to turn on and off my vacuum. And First I wanted my little daughter to help me with this project of mine, by letting her dry the ink with a hair dryer, Thought this would be a perfect opportunity for her to help dad out on one of his jobs. She is always asking if she can help and I thought this was perfect, But she did get bored after the first 20 or so, Then I just turned on my conveyor dyer to the lowest setting it can go and turn the belt setting as fast as it can go, and that was perfect, after I did all that. I did about 300 sheets in about an hour. All and all I was very happy with the results of this job and the first time attempting it." 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DNA_Vinyl 262 Posted April 7, 2016 Hey good point. They do look amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave_dj1 39 Posted April 12, 2016 They look nice and classy, good choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sue2 920 Posted April 12, 2016 Good job...I'll keep you in mind for the next person that wants "White Ink". Sue2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gozo 4 Posted April 17, 2016 "This was my first time attempting using screen printing on card stock, First I burned the screen on a 305 mesh, and found out fast that was not going to be the right choice. Then I burned it on a 180 mesh and the screen got messed up in the wash out process. Then Finally I used a 160 mesh and everything turned out GREAT! The ink I used was white speedball ink, and I used my homemade DIY vacuum table hooked up to my Riley Hopkins press and a foot pedal to turn on and off my vacuum. And First I wanted my little daughter to help me with this project of mine, by letting her dry the ink with a hair dryer, Thought this would be a perfect opportunity for her to help dad out on one of his jobs. She is always asking if she can help and I thought this was perfect, But she did get bored after the first 20 or so, Then I just turned on my conveyor dyer to the lowest setting it can go and turn the belt setting as fast as it can go, and that was perfect, after I did all that. I did about 300 sheets in about an hour. All and all I was very happy with the results of this job and the first time attempting it." Thanks. I also do some screenprinting on vinyl sheets, mostly For Sale signs etc. I use a 230 mesh and solvent inks which smell like hell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djque 246 Posted May 9, 2016 Nice job.try the green galaxy waterbase ink next time that's what I used to do posters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeeJaysPlace 476 Posted October 12, 2016 On 4/5/2016 at 10:38 AM, gozo said: Very nice, just asking what mesh count was your screen? I just got into solvent ink ewww I hate that stuff 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey 252 Posted October 12, 2016 Very cool idea. Ive been trying to come up with a way to make a vacuum platen also. Wouldnt want to share your design would ya? I use a Riley Hopkins press also for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeeJaysPlace 476 Posted October 17, 2016 On 10/12/2016 at 6:20 PM, Monkey said: Very cool idea. Ive been trying to come up with a way to make a vacuum platen also. Wouldnt want to share your design would ya? I use a Riley Hopkins press also for now. Well, My uncle owns a CNC shop, so I had him drill the holes into my aluminium Its 18x26 So i can do signs on it when I need but other then that i just made a box and the bottom was thing MDF I think it was not all that hard really Hope this helps 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey 252 Posted October 17, 2016 That is probably the best looking one ive seen. Thanks for sharing it. How far apart are the holes? I read where someone did them at 1" squares and didnt feel there was enough. Look slike yours may be at 1/2"? Also do you know the dia bit that was used? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeeJaysPlace 476 Posted October 23, 2016 On 10/17/2016 at 11:30 AM, Monkey said: That is probably the best looking one ive seen. Thanks for sharing it. How far apart are the holes? I read where someone did them at 1" squares and didnt feel there was enough. Look slike yours may be at 1/2"? Also do you know the dia bit that was used? Umm.. My uncle with his cnc machine shop made the aluminium plate for me $220 He's located in Just out side of Springfeild, MO I've seen people use peg board but I thought those holes where to big! I think his drill bit was 1/8th and 1/2 inch square! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
su-z-q 8 Posted February 24, 2017 Great looking home built vac table there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites