Starting your screen printing journey? Avoid these 5 beginner mistakes that cost time, ink, and money. In this video, Ryan Moor walks through the most common pitfalls new screen printers face—and how to fix them the right way.
Whether you're printing with water-based or plastisol inks, using a hobby kit or upgrading your setup, these tips will help you get better results, faster.
What You'll Learn:
0:00 - Intro: Screen printing is fun—until these mistakes trip you up
0:22 - Mistake #1: Skimping on frames and mesh tension
1:00 - Mistake #2: Using the wrong mesh count
2:00 - Mistake #3: Poor print mechanics (off-contact, squeegee angle, ink prep)
3:14 - Mistake #4: Improper curing (heat guns vs flash dryers vs irons)
4:14 - Mistake #5: Undervaluing your work and pricing too low
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