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[American logoZ]

Customer has a left chest design with some of the tiniest details I've ever seen.  Its only possible saving grace is that it's one color.  But, of course, it's white on black - otherwise, I would have already shipped this job to my contract DTG (who doesn't do white ink).

I've modified it somewhat and I'm doing it in vinyl.  Question: how difficult are very tiny details to screenprint?

I realize this is the wrong spot, but I'll try to sneak it in anyway: anyone here doing contract dtg - white ink on black shirts?  If so, message me with your prices - please!

Thanks!
julie

[uncle remus]

From when i used to screenprint, anything smaller then like an 8pt font was hard to print & almost impossible with white ink....

[Badalou]

You should be able to cut 3 pt.do a test.

[EnMartian]

What about sublimation?  That should work.  We do sublimated patches with tiny details all the time. 

[American logoZ]

I'm cutting a modified design and it's ok - just wondering if screenprint would be easier.  Sounds like no. 

Anyone familiar with the Missouri state flag?  The details from the center of the flag comprise the center design for the left chest logo this customer uses.  Those details are then surrounded by a circle of words AND a large 5 point sheriff's star (so they're pretty tiny details before it's all said and done).

Sublimation isn't an option with this one - black cotton t-shirts and very low budget.

[knifemaker3]

Ouch....good luck doing that in vinyl.  Screenprint it out on 230 or preferably 350 mesh.  Keep good squeegee angle when printing and don't over do it with the ink and it will look great.

You said white ink on black?  If so, cut the ink with a little curable reducer to make it work a little easier when printing.  Don't over do it with the cr, just enough to give a nice mellow hand to the ink when printing.  I do this alot when printing hats.

Good Luck!

[American logoZ]

I'll finish the 30 that I've cut, and attempt to screen the next order.  The good news is that my 10 yr old has decided that she loves to weed - and she's pretty good at it.