Impresión de stickers

How to get started with sticker printing?

Those interested in delving into the fascinating world of screen printing will find in the creation of stickers an excellent starting point. This process is not only creative, but also allows you to explore different printing methods and play with different materials and techniques. If you want to create unique stickers with screen printing, these recommendations will be very useful.

What materials to use for sticker printing?

To create your own stickers, you will need some essential materials. Here is a list of the basic elements and their characteristics:

• Sheets of adhesive bondo: This paper is inexpensive and easy to buy at any stationery store. It is perfect for use with water-based inks, which are ideal for vivid colors and interesting color blends.

• Water-based inks: These inks are easy to handle and clean, as you only need water to remove any excess. In addition, they are perfect for creating eye-catching gradients.

• Adhesive vinyl: This material is ideal for sticking to smooth surfaces and is excellent for exteriors due to its strength and durability.

• Solvent inks: Solvent type inks are dense and provide effective adhesion on vinyl, which ensures greater durability and resistance to factors such as weathering.

How to make a gradient in screen printing?

Gradient is a technique that gives a visually appealing look to your stickers. Creating a gradient in screen printing requires precision and patience. Here is a strategy to achieve it:

1. Place different inks in the frame: Place several water-based inks at different ends of the frame to start the gradient.

2. Mix the inks beforehand: Use a squeegee to make an initial mix of the colors. This will define the transition from one to the other.

3. Printing to achieve the gradient: When printing the sheets one after the other, you will observe how the colors are gradually mixed, achieving the desired effect. The first prints may be more pronounced, but over time, the gradient will even out.

What is the printing process using solvent ink?

The choice of the right ink and the right support is crucial to obtain the desired result. Here we explain how to print with solvent ink:

• Frame preparation and registration: Before you start, make sure the frame is properly set up and centralized based on the new format you want to use.

• Speed in the printing process: The thick nature of solvent ink requires fast and efficient application. This ensures better adhesion and clear printing.

• Benefits of solvent ink printing: Although this method is more complex due to the density of the ink, it offers longer lasting and stronger results, ideal for smooth surfaces such as vinyl.

What additional considerations should you keep in mind?

Screen printing is an art that allows you to experiment and create through trial and error. Here are some additional considerations:

• Unique results: each hand-printed sticker will have unique characteristics due to the variation in color mixing, especially gradient. This makes each piece special.

• Versatility of the project: This project is not only limited to stickers, but opens the door to other objects that can be printed using screen printing.

Feel free to explore and experiment with inks and media. With practice, you can achieve exceptional results that reflect your creativity and personal style - never stop learning and expanding your screen printing skills!