ImagesMagUK_August_2021

TIPS & TECHNIQUES www.images-magazine.com 88 images AUGUST 2021 STEP-BY-STEP: BURN-OUT PRINTING When it comes to artwork for burn-out printing, it all depends on how subtle or extravagant you want the effect to be. We used a mandala design that includes some solid areas and some thin lines to showcase how intricate an effect you can achieve with the process. In terms of the mesh, it’s important to try and get a good amount of burn-out ink onto the fabric, so we recommend using a 32-43T (86- 110) mesh count. When setting up the screens on the press, make sure there is around 3-5mm of off-contact distance between the mesh and the garment. We used a 60- 90-60 shore rectangular squeegee and set the blade angle to 15°. 1 4 When printing with burn-out ink, it’s important to use gloves due to the acidic nature of the formulation. Although the MagnaPrint Burn Out RTU has an orange tinge, it won’t leave any colour behind on the finished garment in this state as its sole purpose is to dissolve any cellulosic fibres. It’s time to print the T-shirts. You should add enough ink to ensure that the screen mesh is fully flooded. 2 5 We used two types of T-shirts: a 52% cotton/48% polyester blend (red and blue), and a 90% cotton/10% polyester blend (grey). This was to show the difference in the finished product that can be achieved. Print two strokes followed by a two-second flash cure at 110°C, followed by another two strokes. We used an eight-station M&R Sportsman EX automatic press. 3 6