Avoiding Dye Migration in Plastisol Screen Printing: A Beginner’s Guide
Dye migration can ruin a perfect screen print—but it doesn’t have to. Learn how to prevent bleeding and discoloration on polyester and blends using Monarch Color’s low-cure, bleed-resistant plastisol inks. From curing temperatures to underbase blockers, this guide breaks it down for beginner screen printers looking to produce clean, vibrant prints on any fabric.
Simulated Process Screen Printing Tips
Simulated process screen printing takes the limits off color. By stacking opaque spot inks over a clean white underbase, you can recreate photo‑real artwork on dark cotton, blends, and even stubborn polyester. This guide walks through every touchpoint—art prep at 300 PPI, channel separations that stay under nine screens, mesh counts that keep dots crisp, and press habits that make Monarch inks pop. Follow it once and watch complex jobs feel simple.