Here's what's included in The Diploma in Screen Printing course:
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(1). Quick Start Guide to Screen Printing
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 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)
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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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... 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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Screen Printing Education from ASPA Institute. A division of American Screen Printing Association, Inc.
Screen Printing Education from ASPA Institute. A division of American Screen Printing Association, Inc.