Silkscreen

Screenprinting is our speciality. When founder Jordan Carr first opened the doors of Oddities Prints in 2015, he brought over 15 years of screenprinting knowledge. As an owner-operated shop, we’re able to take on print jobs that other spots might consider too small, complex, or unprecedented. Screenprinting is appropriate for textiles of all kinds, koozies, posters, invitations, candles, and more. Whatever project you’ve got in mind, drop us a line and we can get a conversation started about how best to actualize your vision.

Turnaround Time

For most screenprinted jobs, you can expect turnaround to be anywhere from 7–10 business days from the date of proof approval. If you have an upcoming event or desired in-hand date, be sure to share that in your quote request! Rush fees can be calculated upon request.

Press-Ready Artwork

When preparing a design for print, we prefer to work from vector or native digital files — .ai or .eps file types with all text converted to outlines and all colors separated on to individual layers are ideal. If you don’t have vector art, or are unsure which format to use, please send all versions available. We’ll be able to diagnose the artwork and get it headed in the right direction. We can even work from an original, hard copy illustration! If artwork requires extensive prepress work, we offer our services at a rate of $60/hour with a half hour minimum.

The screens we use have a very tight mesh — as a result, details smaller than 2 pts in width or under 12–16pt font (depending on the style) cannot be maintained on press. If you are unsure about whether or not your artwork will translate well to silkscreen, send over your file and we will help you determine how best to interpret the image for this special medium.

Pricing

Price is determined by the number of ink colors, locations, garment type, and style of ink that we use. Our minimum for most jobs is 24 pieces, with price breaks at 36, 50 and 100 qty. The larger the print run, the less expensive per-print your job will be. We custom quote all jobs.

For a comprehensive quote, please contact Grace Ambrose at grace@odditiesprints.com.

Ink Systems

We offer a variety of of ink systems and color options, each suited for a particular type of artwork/application.

Plastisol ink is the industry standard. It’s especially ideal for artwork which requires an exact Pantone color match and/or super opaque impressions.

Waterbased Ink is an ultra thin, environmentally friendly alternative, with an almost "feel-less" ink deposit. When printing textiles, the result is a super comfy garment with a nice “vintage” appearance. Water based ink is not compatible with designs which require an exact Pantone color match.

Discharge ink is used exclusively in textile printing. This style of printing removes the shirt's fabric color in order to replace it with an ultra-thin pigment dye, producing incredibly soft and vibrant prints. Discharge printing is only compatible with 100% cotton garments and is our preferred method for printing light ink on dark garments.