Tower Station
There will always be designs that call for the brightest of bright colors on dark garments. Typically bright inks look washed out on an under base unless your decorator carries a dedicated line of fluorescent and glow inks specifically formulated for printing on darks. This print also was separated using the simulated process method. The RGB color system that computer monitors use to display color allows for any combination of almost 17,000,000 colors. The ability to narrow a full-color computer image into a dozen or fewer printable colors remains to be the true test of a high-quality screen-printer.
Inspired by the image of a nail stuck in soil, the building was designed by J. C. Berry. An unusual example of art deco architecture applied to a gas station and restaurant, the building features two flared towers with geometric detailing, curvilinear massing, glazed ceramic tile walls, and neon light accents.
This method of separating colors is done with photoshop by handpicking with color range to create a full color print. This method is used to achieve realistic photographs.
Super bright fluorescent ink that doesn’t wash out on a white under base.
Glow inks are charged by light and glow when removed. No longer limited to green and yellow!
Specialty, all-over, over-sized, AOP plus, faux this, and vintage; these are some of the many different types of screen printing going on these days. The challenge lies in deciding which is going to produce the ideal product. Understanding your options gives you a great foundation for working with your decorator to determine best process. This article touches on: