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Hoffman Fisher
21-12-2014, 10:21 PM
Hi all, I'm about to inch into screen printing and was thinking of using plastisol inks, but was wondering if a heat press would do the job of curing or what other method is best outside of buying a flash dryer or if a flash dryer is the only way has anyone any ideas on how to build a homemade infrared one. Also, if a heat press is grand for the job what temp should be best. All advice is welcome.

Paul
21-12-2014, 10:29 PM
heat press will do the job. But if you have swing away then its even bette, as you can hover the press above the print.

Hoffman Fisher
21-12-2014, 10:32 PM
Yes, swing aways the job, great tip I wouldn't have thought of it. Many thanks again.

Josh205
13-01-2015, 12:48 AM
Cheap and effective way is just to buy a heat gun, usually get them online for under £20. Use them all the time on small run jobs. :)

weecstar
02-02-2015, 11:19 AM
I use a flash dryer and heat press. For the heat press settings I put it to 155 for 20 seconds. If you want a shiny finish use a Teflon sheet but if you want a Matt finish use grease proof/ baking paper.