You’ve Been Thunderstruck Sign shirt

Puff printing, also known as Emboss Print, can be incorporated into any portion of a design You’ve Been Thunderstruck Sign shirt . Contrary to what you see, it is not a high-density print, and actually quite subtle of a technique that’s part design, part texturizing. Puff ink is a plastisol-based ink that is modified with the addition of heat-reactive foaming additive. The biggest mistake printer makes with this technique is putting too much foaming agent. With the proper ink deposit, the puff ink technique could be the perfect accent to elevate your designs. Printed like a traditional plastisol ink with a heavy deposit, once pulled out of the dryer and cooled, you’re able to literally crack it with your hands—allowing you to control the placement of the crackle effect. You can also apply some of the distressing in the artwork to enhance the design of a vintage-inspired look. Feeling is believing—so try it yourself and let us know which technique is your favorite!

Digital Printing is often considered a faster option for smaller orders. Though it is faster (in the short run), depending on how large your image is, the time to print each shirt can vary drastically. The speed of items printed using the DTG method usually stays the same, and is minimally affected by setup times vs how many items are in your order. Because of this, Screen Printing is often recommended for those making bulk orders.