Photo Credit: The photo shown above is by Shout Out Loud Prints. The shirt on the left shows DTG Printing, the shirt on the right shows screen printing.  In the fast-paced world of modern printing techniques, two methods stand out: traditional screen printing and Direct-to-Garment (DTG) digital printing. While DTG printing has gained popularity due […]

Screen printing is an art form that requires precision and consistency. One crucial aspect of achieving impeccable results is the proper coating of screens. Traditionally, screen printers have relied on emulsion for this purpose. However, the industry has witnessed a transformation with the introduction of capillary films, offering a range of benefits that have taken […]

Kevin Kauth, Chromaline’s Technical Sales Representative for the Midwest/Western states region, was recently a guest on the Squeegee & Ink Podcast. Squeegee & Ink is a screen printing studio based in the UK ran by Chassie and Emily that provides templates and learning resources for other screen printing studios and new screen printers. They also […]

The best screen prints start way before you get on press. A quality screen makes all the difference in how your final print will look. If you are ready to screen print the highest resolution images possible, you need to consider a laser-to-screen (LTS) auto screen making machine. WATCH VIDEO: Laser-To-Screen LTS 8012 Overview WATCH […]

Reclaiming a screen is a basic step in the screen printing process, but learning the basics can sometimes feel overwhelming when it comes to screen printing. Equip yourself with the right screen printing products, and the right knowledge, to avoid frustration when reclaiming a screen. Check out our easy step-by-step guide on how to reclaim […]

To ensure the highest stencil quality, you need to start with a screen that is free of grease, oil and dirt. Chromaline’s new line of Integrated Screen Chemistry (iSC) chemicals includes three degreasers to choose from, but first let’s learn about how and why degreasing your screen is an important step in the screen making […]

When comparing capillary film to liquid emulsion, capillary film offers many benefits. Capillary film requires less space, is cleaner than coating with liquid emulsion, creates uniform thickness, saves time, and is extremely easy to use. Many people choose not to use capillary film because the upfront cost is more expensive than liquid emulsion, but using […]

By Mick Orr, Applications Training Specialist for Chromaline Download the article as a pdf >> The effects of underexposure can be hard to detect because they come in small doses. You get used to working around these glitches on a day-to-day basis, but in the end they accumulate and affect your bottom line. Three Screen […]

A properly made screen is the most critical part of the screen printing process. After you coat your screen, properly drying your emulsion coated screen for screen printing will avoid issues on press later. Follow these Quick Mick Tips to ensure a properly dried screen. Proper Lighting When Drying A Screen for Screen Printing The […]

Chromaline Screen Print Products is based in Duluth, Minnesota where summers are absolutely beautiful but we pay for it with our cold, long winters. Because Chromaline’s water-based products can be damaged from freezing temperatures, we highly encourage you to stock up before winter arrives. Products categorized as non-freeze/thaw stable cannot ship during freezing temperatures. Chromaline’s […]