Simulated process printing important aspects for designers

SIMULATED PROCESS PRINTING: IMPORTANT ASPECTS FOR DESIGNERS

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Simulated process printing is one of the many techniques in the craft of putting colours on garments.

Most people associate this technique with black shirts, as this was a common method to create appealing shirts back in the ‘70s. The notion that this technique is limited to black shirts, however, is untrue. With the right method and the correct blend of different elements, it is possible to use simulated process printing on any colour of a promotional T-shirt or whatever garment.

Here are some aspects every designer should consider when using this technique for business.

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A design for promoting a business or any event should be strikingly visible as soon as the customer approaches the vicinity of the stall.

Designers should make it a habit to create a layout and look at it from a distance, around 15 feet or so, under dim lights, to figure out whether or not the design would be an effective eyecatcher.

SIZE

COLOUR 

Most shirts that use simulated process printing are of a dark colour. With that said, bright colours can make the design stand out. Contrast is highly important in this technique, as high levels of it would create strong highlights and interesting shadows. The important detail is that the contrast should be highly visible to achieve an exceptional design.

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Background colour is also important, which means the designer should create the layout with the actual shirt colour as the backdrop. This makes it is easier to know the appearance of the final output.

COLOUR

INK 

The right ink is important so that the shirt will sport a durable design. Opaque plastisol works very well, as it even helps the designer avoid fluorescent colours, which stick and clog screens, thus requiring some wiping before moving forward.

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SEPARATION 

Through designing software, it is now a lot easier for designers to separate the colours of a design.

The only notion that matters is that the art should be good, as separation cannot turn bad art into a masterpiece.

SEPARATION

TECHNICAL NITTY-GRITTY Technical aspects such as the LPI, or lines per inch, as well as the resolution, play an important role to determine the level of detail on a design.  It is possible to achieve stellar designs with simulated process printing as long as the designer takes these factors into account. 

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http://www.firelabel.co.uk/promotional-t-shirts/ http://www.silkscreeningsupplies.com/highopacity-plastisol-inks

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Cutan-Object-out-of-Background-and-Put-it-/