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Here's what's included in The Diploma in Screen Printing course:

FREE bonus content for all new students!
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Screen  Printing Topics - Learn how to print and much more...

(1). Quick Start Guide to Screen Printing
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Step 1.  Creating Artwork

Step 2. How to Prepare a Screen

Step 3. How to Coat a Screen

Step 4. How to Expose a Screen

Step 5. How to 'Wash out' a Screen

Step 6. How to Tape a Screen

Step 7. How to Line up a Print

Step 8. How to Print a Shirt

Step 9. How to Cure the Print
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Step 10. Clean-up and Reclaiming
(2). Advanced Screen Printing:

1. Multi-color Screen Printing
Advanced screen printing techniques of multi-color screen printing using a manual screen printing press is covered.
2. Printing on Dark Shirts
Unlike printing on white or other light colored t-shirts, printing dark colored t-shirts can present certain challenges.
3. Simulated Process Screen Printing
Most of the full color 'photo-realistic' images that you see on t-shirts today are printed with simulated process printing.
4. Specialty Garment Printing
Learn how to print different print locations on various types of garments and how to print other textile-based products as well.
5. Digital Printing
There are many ways to produce digital images for garment decorating. Learn about them in this section.​
Advanced Screen Printing (continued)
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6. Ad Specialty Printing
How to expand your existing t-shirt/apparel printing business by printing non-textile goods in your own shop.
​7. Halftone Screen Printing
To be able to screen print photographic or grayscale images, an image must be converted into what is known as 'halftones'.
8. How to Make Custom Transfers
This tutorial covers how to print single and multi-color plastisol ink transfers, both hot split and cold peel types.
9. Special Effects Printing
The use of special effects inks can add a great profit center to your t-shirt printing business.
10. Athletic Wear Printing
The realities of printing athletic wear and team shirts is discussed in this tutorial.

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​Business Topics - From start-up planning to business operations and marketing.

The Start-up Phase.
How to get up and running...


​1. Writing a Business Plan
Should you write a business plan before starting your t-shirt printing business? Yes! 
2. Following through...
Now is the time to follow through with your plans.
3. Licensing and Zoning
Do you need any special licensing to become a t-shirt screen printer? No. Will need a business license? Possibly.
4. Working from Home
Many t-shirt printers start out by working from the basement of their home or garage. 
5. Finding Customers
Without customers there are no sales. Here's how to get them...
6. Office Equip. and Supplies
How to get underway and buy your equipment and supplies.  
Equipment and Supplies.
Here's what you'll need... 

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1. Buying the Right Equip.
Purchasing and/or building your printing equipment is probably one of the most exciting steps in starting a new t-shirt printing business.
2. What Kind of Screens Should You Use?
Screens are one of the essential components of the screen printing process. There are several types available and you'll learn about them. Wooden, aluminum, and retensionable screens are discussed.
3. Exposure Units
Whether you build your own or buy a commercial unit, you will need a light source to 'burn' your screens. Here you will learn what you need...
Business Operations.
Practical business tips...


1. Basic Operations
Practical matters for the daily business operation of your t-shirt printing business.
​2. Setting Prices
Setting prices is probably one of the most sought after pieces of information in this entire training course.
3. Getting Paid for Your Work
Getting paid for the work that you have done is very important. Here's how...
4. Production Planning
How to plan and manage the flow of orders that come into your print shop.
5. Ready to Hire Employees?
Hiring employees can be a big step forward--and a big expense. This is one decision that you consider carefully.
Marketing Techniques.
What works and what doesn't...


​1. Truth About Succeeding in the T-Shirt Business
The printers who survive are the ones who are 'bottom line' savvy...Learn their 'secrets'...
2. Detailed Sales Strategies
In this chapter, we recommend what groups you should and should not target. 
3. Selling on the Internet
To grow, having a website is essential. Learn why...
4. Low Cost Advertising
Have a very limited or no budget at all for advertising?
5. Direct Mail Marketing
Direct mail marketing is proven and effective. Learn the tricks...
6. Face to Face Marketing
It is a proven fact that people like to buy from people they know and trust. Here's tips...

- Online Quizzes with course-specific questions to track your progress as you learn. ​

- Certified Screen Printer Study Guide Ebook with (CSP) examination.

- Support via e-mail from ASPA Institute staff for help and assistance during training.

- Each graduate receives:

  • ​Diploma in Screen Printing from American Screen Printing Association
  • ASPA Certified Screen Printer (CSP) Certificate of Achievement
  • Proof of Certification Letter
  • Listing on the online roster of Certified Screen Printers of American Screen Printing Association
  • Letter of Introduction for Employment.
  • Job Services Packet (ebooklets to help you find employment and succeed in the screen printing industry).
  • Access to listings of current screen printing openings throughout the USA.  Listings are updated daily.
  • Preferential treatment for job inquiries to ASPA from employers.

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