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What type of ink should I use to screen print on fabric?

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Direct permanent screen printing ink or fabric paint.

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What is the best type of squeegee?

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It depends on what color ink you're using, but a 70 squeegee is good for most. They are generally green in color. It will bend under the pressure of your hand gripping it, but only a little.

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How environmentally-friendly is screen-printing ink?

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Water-based inks aren’t too bad, but plastisol contains dangerous solvents that are “burned off” during the heat-curing process. This is what plastisol is generally not used on children’s garments, given that young children tend to explore with their mouths and there is always a risk of some solvent remaining on the garment. These days there are eco-friendly versions of most other products needed for screen-printing.

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What kind of mesh and ink will be used?

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Mesh is nylon, and ink can be fevicryl acrylics colors. You can visit a local shop to buy all of these.

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Does this work on black fabric? How do you screen print on black fabric?

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The fabric color doesn't matter. It works the same on any color fabric. Just use a light ink color on dark fabric.

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How do I get my designs onto the transparency? If no transparencies are available, what should I do?

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Blank transparency sheets are sold at office-supply stores and online. You print the designs on them using a printer.

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