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[aboyandhisrobot]

I am planning to set up a screen printing shop in my garage. What all will I need? I want to keep it pretty bare bones and low budget for now. Just need to know the essentials.

[surrender]

do a websearch on this site.

buy andy macs book and the zine book.

drink beer.

[aboyandhisrobot]

Don't worry. I drink plenty of beer! Even brew my own.

[philaarts.com]

start a microbrewery

[bathroom monkey]

every shopping list should include a trampoline

[ASPrintingPress]

start a microbrewery

Dave actually has the better idea, you'll make more money and be a lot less frustrated.

[adrenochrome]

This thread was a huge help for me.

http://www.gigposters.com/forums/scr...s-ongoing.html


As forementioned; Andy's book and an excessive amount of beer.

[mile44]

Dave actually has the better idea, you'll make more money and be a lot less frustrated.

And you can screenrprint the labels!


but yeah ... buy Andy's book, search the forums. This has maybe eleventybillion posts on it (give or take a few)


Have patience, a sense of humor, and a high tolerance for all the booze you'll be ingesting.


-D-

[aboyandhisrobot]

You guys obviously don't know what goes in to brewing. Not to mention the hop and barely shortages have made prices triple since I started homebrewing. So much for the excuse that it is to save money.

I'm not looking to start a business. Just to print small scale for a hobby. I have printed before so I know what goes into it. I just don't know exactly what to buy as far as chemicals, inks and fabric for making screens. Also, I am unfamiliar with brands so any advice on those would be appreciated. I was also hoping that you guys would clue me in to tools that might make life easier.

[aboyandhisrobot]

This thread was a huge help for me.

http://www.gigposters.com/forums/scr...s-ongoing.html


As forementioned; Andy's book and an excessive amount of beer.

Thanks! That is quite a help