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It’s hard to imagine a more frustrating or upsetting experience than seeing something you’ve worked so hard creating get destroyed by accident. Even with the best intentions, sometimes disasters simply can’t be prevented.  However, dye migration is one of the problems that can. If you’re using the right products, checking out the specifics of each dye and fabric, and finding the right cure, a lot of dye migration can be avoided and prevented, leaving you with clean lines and a long-lasting screen print.  What Exactly is Dye Migration? In short, dye migration is exactly what it sounds like: when the...

If you're like so many others, you might consider having items screen printed to hand out to your students, employees, friends, or others. The real question is: did you know that you aren’t simply stuck with printing t-shirts?  With the right screen printing supplies, you can create custom screen prints on a wider variety of items. Plus, handing out branded freebies is a great way to promote your business! Why not choose something that’s going to really set you apart from the crowd instead of simply handing out t-shirts? If you’re looking for just the right thing to use for...

Screen printing can be a fun and exciting way for you to let your imagination shine by creating incredible custom designs on a wide variety of materials like shirts, sports equipment, glasses, and more. However, to create quality, long-lasting designs, you will need to take the proper steps to cure that ink so that it will last.  How do you do that? Check out this guide below for all of the basics that you might need to begin the curing process of your screen printing journey! What is Ink Curing? Essentially, curing the screen printing ink on a fabric or...

Screen printing involves many different components to ensure you get the right results. If you’re new to this technique, you might come across items or terms that you don’t understand. One thing that often troubles beginners is discharge ink.  You’re aware that this is a type of ink, but what is it used for and what is its purpose? The team at Holden’s has put together this guide to help answer those questions and more. What is Discharge Ink? Discharge ink is a specific ink type that’s water-based and low in solids. This is used in discharge ink screen printing...

Looking to get started with screen printing? You’re in the right place. Read our guide what you need to know about screen printing for fabric, silkscreen transfers, silk screen stencils, and more! How Does Screen Printing Work? In order to understand which fabrics are best for screen printing, it’s important that you first understand what screen printing is and how it actually works. You may also hear this process referred to as “silk screening” or “silk screen printing”. Put simply, when you screen print, you transfer a stenciled design onto a flat surface using a mesh screen, ink, and a...