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Screen Printing Tip of the Week: Create Standout Holiday Prints

August 28, 2013

The holidays are just around the corner and printers are stocking up on their holiday colors of green, red and snowy white.

Here are some tips for making your prints stand out from the crowd:

  • Instead of using a regular white, try one that is extra bright. Special optical brighteners in the ink give this white a “pop.”
  • Add some puff to your design by mixing a puff additive into your existing inks. International Coatings’ 220 Puff additive has been a big seller this season, according to the company.
  • Add glitters and shimmers. For example, Crystalina features flakes that appear to change color in different lights and when viewed from different angles.
  • Mix scents, such as pine or cinnamon, into inks for a twist on holiday wear.


Kieth Stevens is the Western regional sales manager for International Coatings. He has been teaching screen printing for more than 10 years and is a regular contributor to International Coatings’ blogs. For more information, visit iccink.com and read the company’s blog at internationalcoatingsblog.com. 




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