Editing Screen printing (section)

== Garment printing inks ==
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[[File:Hand painted color separation on transparent overlay.png|thumb|upright|Hand-painted colour separation on transparent overlay by serigraph printer Csaba Markus]]

; Caviar beads: A caviar bead is a glue that is printed in the shape of the design, to which small plastic beads are then applied – works well with solid block areas creating an interesting tactile surface.
; Cracking ink: Ink may be so applied as to produce a cracked surface after drying. Similar cracking may occur unintentionally if the ink does not cure fully.
; Discharge inks: Discharge inks use zinc [[formaldehyde]] sulfoxylate (the zinc analogue of [[Rongalite]]) to remove, or discharge, the dye back off the fabric. Cons of using discharge inks are that the process only works properly on dark fabrics that have a content of 100% cotton. Fabrics with under-dyes and fabric blends will discharge their dye to different degrees. The fumes resulting from the application and curing are pungent and strong ventilation and a face mask are commonly needed to relieve exposure. Pros to this process is that discharge is especially effective for distressed prints and under-basing on dark garments that are to be printed with additional layers of plastisol. It adds variety to the design and gives it that natural soft feel.
; Expanding ink (puff): Expanding ink, or puff, is an additive to plastisol inks which raises the print off the garment, creating a 3D feel and look to the design. Mostly used when printing on apparel.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Screen Printing with Puff Ink {{!}} Print Renegades |url=https://www.printrenegades.com//post/screen-printing-with-puff-ink |access-date=2023-04-14 |website=www.printrenegades.com |language=en}}</ref>
; Flocking: Flocking consists of a glue printed onto the fabric and then flock material is applied for a velvet touch. 
; Foil: Foil is much like flock, starting with an adhesive glue or plastisol ink base layer. Foil is finished by applying a thin sheet of reflective/mirror like material on top of the screened base, then heat pressed to set. The foil substrate does not adhere to non-screened areas of the design, and the balance of the foil sheet is discarded. 
; Four-colour process or the [[CMYK colour model]]: Four-colour process is when the artwork is created and then separated into four colours (CMYK) which combine to create the full spectrum of colours needed for photographic prints. This means a large number of colours can be simulated using only 4 screens, reducing costs, time, and set-up. This processes utilises [[halftone]]s. The inks are required to blend and are more translucent, meaning a compromise with vibrancy of colour.
; Glitter/shimmer: Glitter or shimmer ink is when metallic flakes become an additive in the ink base to create this sparkle effect. Usually available in gold or silver but can be mixed to make most colours.
; Gloss: Gloss ink is when a clear base laid over previously printed inks to create a shiny finish.
; Metallic: Metallic ink is similar to glitter, but smaller particles suspended in the ink. A glue is printed onto the fabric, then nano-scale fibers applied on it. This is often purchased already made. 
; Mirrored Ink: Mirrored silver and gold are highly reflective, solvent-based inks. Mirrored inks can be prone to tarnishing over time.
; Nylobond: Nylobond is a special ink additive for printing onto technical or waterproof fabrics.
; [[Plastisol]]: Plastisol is the most common ink used in commercial garment decoration. Good colour opacity onto dark garments and clear graphic detail with, as the name suggests, a more plasticized texture. This print can be made softer with special additives or heavier by adding extra layers of ink. Plastisol inks require heat (approx. 150&nbsp;°C (300&nbsp;°F) for many inks) to cure the print, except in the case of low cure inks.
; PVC and phthalate free: PVC and [[phthalate]] free is relatively new breed of ink and printing with the benefits of plastisol but without the two main toxic components. It also has a soft texture and is being produced by most major suppliers.<ref name="Images Magazine">{{cite web |url=https://www.images-magazine.com/the-path-to-pvc-free-ink |title=The path to PVC free printing|work=Images Magazine|date=19 January 2016|accessdate=2022-02-23 }}</ref>
; Suede ink: Suede ink is a milky coloured additive that is added to plastisol. With suede additive you can make any colour of plastisol have a suede feel. It is actually a puff blowing agent that does not bubble as much as regular puff ink. The directions vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, but generally up to 50% suede can be added to normal plastisol.
; Water-based inks: These penetrate the fabric more than the plastisol inks and create a much softer feel. Ideal for printing darker inks onto lighter coloured garments. Also useful for larger area prints where texture is important. Some inks require heat or an added catalyst to make the print permanent.
; Water-based dye (ink): As opposed to a thicker plastisol ink, this dye arrives as a concentrate which is mixed into a printing paste (thickener) to allow screen printing, this process is best used on light garments and as the dye is in the fibers themselves is often used for dish cloths, napkins and the like. This is similar to traditional [[textile printing]].
; High density: High density is a process which uses a type of varnish against a lower mesh count with many coats of emulsion or a thicker grade of emulsion (e.g., Capillex). After the varnish passes through to the substrate, an embossed-appearing, 'raised' area of varnish is created. When cured at the end of the process, the varnish yields a Braille effect, hence the term 'high density'.