Shop Hacks

Color Pallet Adhesive

One of the simplest yet most effective hacks for screen printers is tinting pallet adhesive with a drop or two of food coloring. Pallet adhesive...

Upscaling & Vectorizing

When customers send you low-resolution artwork, stop wasting time chasing higher res files that don’t exist. Using imgupscaler.com, you can boost images up to 400%...

DTF Grip Tape Texture

A quick shop hack for adding character to DTF prints is using coarse sandpaper or skateboard grip tape as a post-press cover sheet. The rough...

Returns As Test Prints

Using returns for test prints turns an unavoidable loss into a functional asset. When garments come back due to customer complaints—whether from sizing issues, misprints,...

Cutting Problem Clients

Screen clients the same way you screen suppliers—eliminate those who waste time, abuse deadlines, or create stress. Decline last-minute jobs from unverified customers, especially if...

One-Operator Print Flow

A return-belt dryer, like a Chiossi e Cavazzuti unit, can transform a manual print shop’s workflow when staff is limited. By allowing garments to return...

Block Exposure Edges

Keeping your exposure glass clean at the edges can save serious time during reclaim. When you coat and expose without blocking the perimeter, emulsion builds...

Lean Shop Efficiency

Lean principles focus on eliminating waste, improving flow, and maximizing value for the customer. In a screen printing shop, this can start with small, simple...

Kanban Supply System

Kanban supply management can be as simple as attaching a reorder card to the last case of a supply. In a screen print shop, this...

Heavy Duty Wipes

Heavy-duty cleaning wipes, such as Tub O’ Towels or Grime Boss, cut through ink, emulsion, and shop grime more effectively than standard rags or baby...

Baker's Screen Racks

Baker’s racks can be converted into cost-effective screen racks by widening them with basic hardware from a local store.  This setup accommodates screens of all...

Sponsor Local Coffee

Sponsor a full day of coffee at a popular local café without prior notice. Post in the morning inviting people for a free coffee, give...