I want to learn screen printing and want to start a home business, how do I go about it?

Question

I mean, what kind of equipment will I need? How much about screen printing should I know?

Answer 1

The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.

I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.

Associations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.

Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:

* The Complete Book of Silk Screen Printing Production by J. I. Biegeleisen
* How to Print T-Shirts for Fun and Profit! by Scott O. Fresener
* Screenprinting: The Complete Water-Based System by Robert Adam, Carol Robertson, Thames, Hudson
* How to Start and Manage a Printing Business: A Practical Way to Start Your Own Business by Jerre G. Lewis, Leslie D. Renn
* Screen Printing by Sam Hoff

There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

Answer 2

1. U need atlist one frame of wood
2. 1/4 meater No. 300 screen printing fabrick
3. colors (screen printing colors)
4. Negative which U want to pring
5. Hard bord to put frame on that bigger than frame.
6. Rubber Scale to spread colors
7. Thiner to wash frame and Hands etc.
U can learn screen Printing with in 15 days. But these days that's feauter is nothing due to computer and printer

Answer 3

you will need inks a press of size and amout of colors you want to run they can be manual or automatic. A good dryer and all screen supplies to make your screens or purchase ready made.also a good connection with a shirt suppy warehouse in your area. Hope it helps ? Best of luck in your venture..

Answer 4

Being that there are maximum of information to be attentive to and learn in any organization, am i able to represent which you get an element time job at a matching organization... or get friendly with an area organization proprietor who has an identical organization and polietly ask the owner all the questions you're able to desire to... understanding is each thing in organization (and existence?) ...or touch your enterprise of such "uncooked" products, T-Shirts, Inks and so on and ask them. i'm hoping this facilitates, all the proper at the same time with your new project !

Answer 5

I suggest taking classes at your local college. Printing machines are not cheap.