1811 Non-PVC, Non-Phthalate Granite Base™ is a versatile special effects ink designed to create a granite or vinyl-like substrate on printed garments. It can be used alone or in combination with other products to produce a wide variety of textured effects and surfaces, making it ideal for adding dimension and texture to screen printed designs.
Granite Base can be printed on light or dark fabrics and used as either a flat print or a high-density print. Printing on textured surfaces or using larger ink deposits can create multiple and varied special effects, while changes in drying time or increased temperature can further alter the resulting texture.
The base has a clear/cloudy white appearance and can be tinted using standard plastisol inks or color concentrates to achieve the desired color. This allows printers to customize the appearance of the Granite Base while maintaining its textured special effects capabilities.
1811 Granite Base comes press ready and offers excellent wash-fastness after curing. It can be used on 100% cotton and cotton/poly blend fabrics and can also act as a foil adhesive, providing another option for incorporating specialty effects into a design.
With its ability to create flat, high-density, granite-like, vinyl-like, and other textured surfaces, 1811 Granite Base™ provides a versatile foundation for creating a range of special effects in garment screen printing.
Recommended Fabrics:
100% Cotton and some cotton/polyester blends. Pre-print and test all fabrics for dye migration, ink adhesion, wash fastness and other desired properties before beginning any production.
Ink Modifiers:
Not Recommended
Screen Mesh:
Ink-deposit thickness will be determined by thread size and stencil thickness. For most heavy-deposit screens use a mesh count in the 60-110 t/in range. Follow manufacturer's recommended tension for mesh used.
Emulsion:
Direct/indirect capillary films should be used. For best results, choose a thickness between 200 and 400 microns. Stencil films purchased at required thickness levels allow for better control of ink deposit. Exposure times should be calculated for best results.
Squeegee:
70-80 Durometer
Cure Temperature:
325°F - The efficiency of the oven and length of heat tunnel will determine oven dwell time. Dwell time should be increased with a thick ink deposit. Failure to fuse ink properly may cause cracking, poor adhesion and poor wash fastness.
Clean-Up:
Any environmentally safe plastisol screen wash.
Storage:
Recommended storage at 65°F to 90°F. Avoid direct sunlight and keep containers well sealed.
Printable Version (Includes Printing Techniques)