Flashing Water Based Inks

For all you printers out there. What kind of results have you had with flash curing water based inks? Would you recommend it, or suggest using a conveyor dryer? I’m asking this because I’m planning on buying some screen printing equipment, but I’m also working with a budget so the cheapest solution would be the best for me.

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   Cole said 2 months ago

   we usually just print wet on wet with waterbased inks. then just toss it on the conveyor and its golden.

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   Nate CyC said 2 months ago

   Cole said: we usually just print wet on wet with waterbased inks. then just toss it on the conveyor and its golden.

   So do you think that a conveyor is definitely something I need to buy? Or could I get by with a flash dryer if I’m just going to be doing small runs? Also what kind of conveyor are you using infrared or gas?

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   Cole said 2 months ago

   i managed for a long time with just a flash. but curing with a flash means long print times and your pallet can start to warp. flash dryers also have hotspots and some part of the design could not get cured all the way resulting in ink washing out after the first wash.

   once i moved out here with jimmy i got to experience my first conveyor dryer. it changed my life. speeds things up. solid cure. plus it makes your shop look legit. ha

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   Derisory Designs said 2 months ago

   if you ever want to get into discharge printing, gas dryers are better, they provide a forced air that keeps the temperature consistent the whole way through the tunnel

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   Nate CyC said 2 months ago

   Thanks for the advise.

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   MadeByMAS said 2 months ago

   I used just a flash dryer for a while but now we have new equipment and a conveyor.

   *Im also selling my old press if you are interested

   info@makeascenenow.com

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   cajun metal said 2 months ago

   I’ve heard of people using their ovens
   listen to cole

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   Cole said 2 months ago

   cajun metal said: I’ve heard of people using their ovens listen to cole

   i tried that. stunk up the house pretty bad.

   even a cheapo conveyor is going to do what you need it for. i have seen them for 500-1000 but for quality and resale purposes you should put at least 2k into your budget for one

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   Nate CyC said 2 months ago

   Cole said:

   cajun metal said: I’ve heard of people using their ovens listen to cole

   i tried that. stunk up the house pretty bad.

   even a cheapo conveyor is going to do what you need it for. i have seen them for 500-1000 but for quality and resale purposes you should put at least 2k into your budget for one

   Do you think something like this would do the trick?
   http://www.silkscreeningsupplies.com/site/799934/product/BBCLB02-3000

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    Incarnadine said 2 months ago

    cajun metal said: I’ve heard of people using their ovens listen to cole

    ahahaha I’ve tried that too, but with plastisol. When I opened the oven door scary plastisol smoke started pouring out.

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