If you met Tom or I at any shows, we are wearing our nice Hanes Nano hoodies that have “KNOW-IT-ALL” emblazoned across the chest. i·ro·ny1 ˈīrənē/ noun noun: irony 1. the expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effects 2. state of affairs or an…
Pricing is an area where we as screen printers are typically ignorant, afraid, or just plain stupid. In no way would I say that I have all of the answers on screen print pricing but I can say that I have, and continue to, put a lot of thought into the subject, and make adjustments accordingly…
Some of you may have had a chance to see the video I posted today before it was taken down by Vimeo for copyright infringement. We’re working on the issue and I will repost as soon as the video is live again. Here’s an interesting read on the issue.
Just published this video to the Motion Textile site. Our man Ben Jones of TBJ Productions did it again, this time with a slightly more artistic view of textile screenprinting. Enjoy…
A garment dyed shirt is a wonderful thing, comfortable and they come in beautiful colors. However, there are a few limitations that go along with these shirts and one is that you cannot remove the ink if you make a mistake. Best practices for garment dyed shirts: 1. Use a good emulsion 2. Get a thorough…
The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement is stirring debate in the apparel industry much as NAFTA did in the 90’s. This article from Southern California Public Radio talks about the potential impact on the apparel industry. And if you do not support TPP Zazzle’s got you covered.
I feel very fortunate to get to spend some time with Andy Anderson at his studio in Nashville recently. Besides being one of the best screenprinters in the world for over thirty years he also is a master at creating motorcycles that are works of art, and then as if that isn’t enough, ranging far…
It’s never fun matching another printer’s work, specifically with full color prints. You are kind of screwed in these situations because without provided seps and reliable engineering forms or without intimate knowledge of the other printer’s methods you are just making an educated guesses and if you say forget it and simply aim to improve…
If you didn’t already know, The Ink Kitchen is featured monthly in Wearables Magazine. Check us out on page 55 of the June 15 issue.
What are you doing next Wednesday? Why not spend the afternoon (and evening) talking shop and shooting the…breeze while enjoying some Blue Ribbon Barbecue, Iggy’s Bread, and beer and cider from Sam Adams Boston Beer Company on us- The Ink Kitchen and Peter Rinning of QRSTs. We’ve got Greg Jensen from SAATI and Brian Lessard from Rutland Inks coming, too.…
