How To Achieve High Density (like) Prints! | Deep Dive with Colin

In today’s video, we’re diving into a technique I haven’t touched in nearly 8 years—creating and printing a faux high-density design! 🎨🔥 Normally, high-density prints require specialty thick capillary films, but we’re taking a DIY approach with Chromaline ChromaBlue emulsion and some clever tricks to High Density (like) Prints!

Here’s what we cover:
✅ Coating screens with high solids emulsion for a thick stencil.
✅ Mixing FN-INK™ with fumed silica for a short-bodied, ultra-thick ink.
✅ Adding puff additive for extra volume and loft.
✅ Print-Flash-Print techniques for building dimension.
✅ Tips for clean edges, proper off-contact, and screen tension.
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We drew inspiration from a sleek, layered hat design and translated that into a striking high-density print on a Riley Hopkins 250 manual press. The result? A dimensional print that’s as sharp as it is bold, all without fancy auto equipment!

If you’ve ever wanted to experiment with dimensional printing or push your creative boundaries, this is the video for you. Watch as we break down the process, troubleshoot challenges, and geek out over the final results.

Have questions or tips? Drop them in the comments below! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with a friend who loves creative printing as much as we do.

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0:00 - Introduction
Get ready to explore the art of creating a faux high-density screen print!

0:30 - Materials and Preparation
Overview of emulsion, mesh, and ink used for the process.

1:20 - Coating Screens for Thick Stencils
Step-by-step guide to coating screens with ChromaBlue for dimension.

2:15 - Mixing the Ink
Learn how to thicken FN-INK™ with fumed silica and puff additive.

3:00 - Setting Up the Press
Tips for achieving proper off-contact with a manual press.

4:15 - Printing the Base Layer
How to print a stable underbase for your dimensional design.

5:10 - High-Density Screen Setup
Adjusting off-contact and optimizing stencil fill.

6:25 - Troubleshooting Ink Flow
Addressing challenges with clearing thicker stencils.

7:10 - Building Up Layers
Print-Flash-Print technique to achieve the desired loft.

9:00 - Final Layers and Details
Focusing on clean edges and stacking designs for a sharp finish.

11:30 - Final Print and Drying
See the finished design and final thoughts on the process.

12:30 - Key Takeaways and Lessons Learned
Reflections on what worked, what didn’t, and tips for next time.

13:45 - Wrapping It Up
Why manual screen printing remains an essential craft in the digital age.

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