Découverte des encres spéciales : guide de la sérigraphie

1. Introduction

Want to make your screen prints amazing? Specialty inks can do that! This guide will show you how to use them. We’ll talk about what they are, how to pick the right one, and how to use them well.

Specialty inks are not like normal inks. They can make your prints look shiny, bumpy, or even glow in the dark. If you want to make your screen prints look really special, you need to know about specialty inks.

This guide will aide you:

  • Choose the best ink for your project.
  • Use the ink the right way.
  • Fix problems you might have.

2. What Are Specialty Inks?

Specialty inks are different from regular inks. Regular inks, like plastisol and water-based inks, are good for many things. But specialty inks can do even more.

Key Types of Encres spéciales:

  • Metallic/Glitter Inks: These inks make your prints look shiny.Think of gold, silver, or sparkly glitter. Brands like Speedball et Jacquard Products make these inks.
  • Puff/3D Inks: These inks make your prints bumpy. They puff up when you heat them. Rutland Inks et Green Galaxy are popular brands.
  • Glow-in-the-Dark & Fluorescent Inks: These inks glow in the dark or under black lights.
  • Eco-Friendly Options: These inks are better for the planet.They don’t have harmful chemicals. Permaset et Matsui Inks are good choices. About 74% de screen printers use eco-friendly inks.
  • UV-Curable/Heat Transfer: These inks dry fast with UV light or can be used to transfer designs to other things.Nazdar et Marabu make these inks. They also reduce drying time by 70%

Why Use Them?

Specialty inks make your prints look cool et different. You can use them to:

  • Make your brand stand out.
  • Sell to special groups of people.
  • Add texture and visual interest.

3. Choosing the Right Specialty Ink

Picking the right ink is important. You need to think about what you want to make and what you’re printing on.

Project Goals

  • Apparel: If you’re printing on clothes, you need an ink that will last through washes. Puff inks and metallic inks can look great on shirts.
  • Posters: If you’re making posters, you can use inks that might not be as durable. Glow-in-the-dark inks can make posters really eye-catching.
  • UN Kornit Digital case study found that glow-in-the-dark ink increases event merch sales by 30%

Substrate Compatibility

  • Fabrics: Some inks work better on cotton than on polyester.
  • Paper: Some inks can bleed on paper.
  • Plastics: Some inks need special treatment to stick to plastic.

Cost vs. Durability

  • Some specialty inks are plus cher than regular inks.
  • Some inks will last longer than others. Consider Wilflex et International Coatings.

Brand Recommendations

  • Union Ink
  • EcoTex
  • Look for local suppliers for the best prices.

4. Step-by-Step Application Guide

Using specialty inks is a skill. Here’s how to do it right.

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Prep Work

  • Screen Prep: You need to use the right screen for the ink. Kiwo et Saati make good screens.
  • Substrate Pre-Treatment: If you’re printing on dark fabric, you might need to use an underbase.

Techniques d'impression

  • Layering gradients/overprinting. Put different colors on top of each other to make cool effects.
  • Curing methods How you dry the ink is very important. Use a flash dryer or a heat press.
  • Hybrid digital-screen printing reduces waste by 40%

Pro Tips

  • Keep your screens clean to avoid clogging.
  • Make sure your ink isn’t too thick or too thin.
  • Line up your screens carefully.

5. Common Challenges & Fixes

Sometimes things go wrong. Here’s how to fix them.

  • Bleeding/Opacity Issues: If the ink is bleeding, use a thicker ink or add an opaque base.
  • Ink Curing Problems: If the ink isn’t drying right, adjust the temperature of your heat press or dryer. 63% of screen printing defects stem from improper curing
  • Washability: Test the ink to make sure it lasts through washes. Anthem Printing Inks can help.
  • Environmental Tips: Work in a well-ventilated area. Recycle your screens. Use non-toxic inks.

Let’s look at some real-world examples.

Trends 2025

  • High-density textures
  • Sustainable inks
  • Hybrid digital-screen workflows
  • UN SGIA Industry Survey showed that 74% de screen printers use eco-friendly inks.

Case Study

  • A brand used glow-in-the-dark inks for event merch. It was a big hit!
  • UN Kornit Digital case study found that glow-in-the-dark ink increases event merch sales by 30%

Creative Ideas

  • Use conductive inks for wearable tech.
  • Add foil accents for luxury packaging.
  • Conductive inks in the wearables market are projected to reach $3.8B by 2025.

7. Tools & Resources

  • Must-Haves
    • Exposure units (Vastex)
    • Color matching tools (Pantone) A Pantone Color Matching boosts brand consistency by 50%
    • Software (Adobe Illustrator)
  • Communities
    • SGIA
    • FESPA events
    • Ryonet workshops
  • Books/Guides
    • The Screen Printing Bible
    • Magazine de sérigraphie

8. Conclusion

Specialty inks can make your screen prints amazing. They let you be creative and make things that stand out. So go ahead and try them out. You might be surprised at what you can do!

Ready to learn more about screen printing supplies?

Next Steps

  • Find a supplier near you (Ryonet, Nazdar).
  • Watch some tutorials online.
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