The Inkologist

Cold Temps Don’t Have to Kill Your Prints Winter is one of the toughest seasons for printing white ink. Cold shops, cold ink, and rushed setups can turn even the best white into a thick, stubborn mess that’s hard to print, slow to flash, and rough on garments. The good news? A few simple habits can make your white ink print smoother, cover better, and run faster, even in the dead of winter. 1. Keep Your White Ink Moving White ink hates sitting still in cold temperatures. One of the best...

If you've wanted to learn how to quickly separate gradients, this video will show you how to get smooth transitions. Support By Ordering Supplies Here! 810 Donnell Ave, FT WAYNE, IN 46808Unsubscribe · Preferences

January and February are traditionally slower months for many print shops, but they’re also some of the most valuable months of the year if you use them intentionally. This is the perfect time to step back from the daily production grind and invest in your shop, your team, and your skills so you’re sharper and more efficient when busy season hits. Here are a few ideas I recommend focusing on during the slower winter months: Attend Industry Events & Get InspiredOne of the best ways to recharge...

I recently listened to a podcast featuring NVIDIA CEO, Jensen Huang. As most of you are aware, NVIDIA is the power behind AI chips. I was listening to get some insight into where AI is headed and the discussion about replacing workers was brought up. I have my own thoughts on the subject, but Jensen brought up an unexpected question that has quite literally changed my thinking about not just work, but my life in general. When posed with the question “Will AI replace the majority of the...

Hey everyone — If your shop slows down over the holiday break (and again in January/February), that downtime is one of the smartest chances you’ll get all year to protect the investments that make you money: your screen printing and embroidery equipment. When production is slammed, maintenance turns into “we’ll get to it later.” Later becomes breakdowns, missed deadlines, and expensive emergency parts. The slow season is your window to get ahead—clean, inspect, adjust, and reset everything so...

Choosing the right durometer for your squeegee blade in screen printing is crucial for achieving optimal print quality. The durometer refers to the hardness of the squeegee blade, which directly affects the amount of ink deposited onto the substrate, the sharpness of the print, and the overall consistency of the printing process. For my shop, we printed high detail and were aiming for the thinnest possible ink deposit and used an 85 durometer. But as in everything, each shop is different and...

This week I wanted to share a tutorial on color separations. I've been asked to separate several parodies of "Stranger Things" and here's how to do it. 810 Donnell Ave, FT WAYNE, IN 46808Unsubscribe · Preferences