Do any of y'all do screenprinting

tint_detective · December 1, 2007

I am looking into buying a setup to start doing it in house....

Any particular setup that I should look into.... :duck

I've checked out a few different types, I like these,Screen Printers ,but I'm not sure which route to take.... :evileye

Any input will be appreciated.... :lol2

December 1, 2007

Ive seen on here in the past where that gentleman Tintdesigns does it :evileye

TINTDESIGNZ · December 1, 2007

We used to do it...night and day........but I sold my biz last year.Its a tough market and a difficult craft to learn.Its as hard or harder than tinting IMO.Small orders will kill your profit and take up all your time.Large orders,say 1000+ pieces make you money,but there is always deadlines on sponsors,Last minute artwork changes etc.and then collecting from the event.The artwork end of it sucks too. Expect to buy a big printer. Its a must to produce your artwork for screens.The only real money I enjoyed was when I sold out! :evileye Good Luck! :duck

tint_detective · December 1, 2007

Thanks for the input...

I am tossed between another plotter, (54 or 60in.) ,screen printing or an embroidery machine.

:rollin

December 1, 2007

Ive seen on here in the past where that gentleman Tintdesigns does it

gentleman & tindesignz in the same sentence... :poke :lol2 :lol2 :lol2 :lol2 :rollin :rollin

TINTDESIGNZ · December 2, 2007

The babe is right! :cold

December 2, 2007

yo yo y o shade I will get some shirts made from ya I think all of us willl :dunno :evilgrin

TINTDESIGNZ · December 2, 2007

Yeah- I need some too - maybe a 6 color design-with my name on one sleeve and some flames on the other and a logo on the front and back-I'll need 2 black and 2 white and 2 xtra smalls-can you do those by tomorrow because I forgot to order them last week-oh and I dont have any artwork can you design something real cool for me?Thats free isnt it-cause all you do is punch it in on a computer-I'm really picky so could you do 3 or 4 designs so I can choose?oh yeah-If I like them in two weeks I'll need to order 4 more shirts maybe in red or blue,but I'll let you know later about those. and can you do those really cheap cause things are tight around here and the place down the road does tshirts for $3.99 each-but that guy is rude and told me to call you!I'm sure you get the same price-so 3.99 x6=about $25. RIGHT? Also-I get payed on the 15th -can I pay you then.Thanks-I'll pick them up before lunch tomorrow.If I have any changes I'll call you in the morning by 10.Sincerly-typical screen print customer! :evilgrin

December 2, 2007

Note to self........... Never get into screen printing

:evilgrin :dunno

tint_detective · December 2, 2007

Yeah- I need some too - maybe a 6 color design-with my name on one sleeve and some flames on the other and a logo on the front and back-I'll need 2 black and 2 white and 2 xtra smalls-can you do those by tomorrow because I forgot to order them last week-oh and I dont have any artwork can you design something real cool for me?Thats free isnt it-cause all you do is punch it in on a computer-I'm really picky so could you do 3 or 4 designs so I can choose?oh yeah-If I like them in two weeks I'll need to order 4 more shirts maybe in red or blue,but I'll let you know later about those. and can you do those really cheap cause things are tight around here and the place down the road does tshirts for $3.99 each-but that guy is rude and told me to call you!I'm sure you get the same price-so 3.99 x6=about $25. RIGHT? Also-I get payed on the 15th -can I pay you then.Thanks-I'll pick them up before lunch tomorrow.If I have any changes I'll call you in the morning by 10.Sincerly-typical screen print customer!