GEN IV PVC-Free Ink, Eco-Friendly Ink

Instructor: John Levocz, International Coatings

Times: Friday April 25th 9:00am-10:45am, Saturday April 26th 11:00am-12:30pm

Cost: $25.00 - $10.00 Each Additional Person

GEN IV Series™ Ink is a PVC-free, Phthalate-free, eco-friendly ink for the textile screen printing industry. GEN IV has a very soft hand with excellent opacity offering many of the same advantages of traditional plastisol inks while still being eco-friendly. GEN IV Ink prints equally well on either manual or automatic presses.

Another unique feature that sets GEN IV apart from other eco-friendly inks is that GEN IV does not dry on the screen and requires no harsh solvents or chemicals for clean-up. Simply use water. Registration Form

High Tension Printing & Roller Frames

Instructor: Rolley Bateman III, Stretch Devices

Times: Friday April 25th 11:00am-12:30am

Cost: $25.00 - $10.00 Each Additional Person

Examine ways mesh-tension affects printing performance and how it can improve your quality and production speeds. Understanding why mesh tension is the most critical factor in maintaining a quality screen printing shop.

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Specialty Inks I: Reflective Ink

Instructor: John Levocz, International Coatings

Times: Friday April 25th 1:30pm-3:00pm, Saturday April 26th 8:00am-9:20am

Cost: $25.00 - $10.00 Each Additional Person

Optilux Reflectives – is the brightest reflective ink and transfer system available on the market today. Both the ink and the transfer products contain innovative microscopic glass beads that reflect light similar to a mirror. Allows for creative uses within a design.

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Optilux Reflective
Left: Direct Print, Right: Reflecting Light

Specialty Inks II: New! Granite & Blowout Special Effects

Instructor: John Levocz, International Coatings

Times: Friday April 25th 3:15pm-4:45pm, Saturday April 26th 9:30am-10:50am

Cost: $25.00 - $10.00 Each Additional Person

New! Granite Base forms into a hard, granite-like print. Great for using to create special effects printing. Can be used to create textured prints. New! BlowOut Base forms into a spongy, puffy, raised print once it is cured in the dryer. Great for creating textured effects. Registration Form

Intro: Direct-To-Garment Printing

Instructor: Chris Johns, Atlas Screen Supply Company

Times: Friday April 25th 9:30am-10:30am & 1:45pm-2:45pm

          Saturday April 26th 9:45am-10:45am

Cost: Free “The worldwide retail value of printed output from inkjet textile printers will grow from $3.3 billion in 2005 to more than $18 billion by 2010” - I.T. STRATEGIES. No Screens! No film! Just direct to the garment. See a demonstration of the latest technology and how to be successful in this growing market. Registration Form

Hybrid Printing: Sublimation & Chromablast

Instructor: Chris Johns, Atlas Screen Supply Company

Times: Friday April 25th 11:15am-12:15pm

Cost: Free

Print on mugs, mouse pads, puzzles, key chains, and polyester and cotton t-shirts. Hybrid Printing is an excellent way to diversify your shop and print customized apparel and promotional items. See a demonstration on how this versatile system works. Registration Form