Carousel’s Press specializes in hand-printed fine art textiles.​​

​The goal of our shop is to involve you in each stage of the production process - from sourcing your apparel, to artwork prep, to size, placement and color approval - giving you the tools to make informed design decisions; resulting in a product that sticks to your budget while exceeding your vision.
To receive an accurate quote please fill out the form below and be sure to include a picture of your design!
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    If you have more than 4 files to upload please email them to [email protected]
Get creative with your prints! We can incorporate the below techniques, applications, and inks into your job:
  • Puff ink
  • Rainbow Roll/Split Fountain* 
  • CMYK*
  • Glitter ink
  • Metallic ink
*Note there may be very slight variation of color in these prints.

INK INFO:​
PLASTISOL INK
​- Plastisol is the most common ink used in screen printing, and is considered to be the industry standard. It has an oil base and a high viscosity which provides great coverage, as well as extremely accurate color matching capabilities. The hand feel of plastisol is textured and can be thicker and less breathable to some.
- Plastisol has the widest range of compatibility when it comes to printing on garments. It works on any color material, light and dark. And it is great for poly-cotton blends, and garments where the material compositions may not be known, such as thrifted pieces.
- Plastisol can be used with any specialty ink additives and processes. See the full list below:
  • ​Puff
  • Glitter
  • Metallic
  • CMYK
  • ​Rainbow Roll/Split Fountain
- Plastisol is not an eco-friendly ink option.

WATER-BASED INK
- Water-based ink is… water-based, which allows for a print that seeps into the fabric rather than sitting on top of it, which creates a softer hand feel. The outcome of a water-based print is matte and flat on the garment.
- When printing with water-based ink we must ensure that the garment is entirely or almost entirely cotton based. This is because water-based ink cures under extremely high temperatures that would melt or distort certain materials.
- Water-based ink is limited in the additives and specialty processes that can be used:
  • Metallic*
  • CMYK
  • Rainbow Roll/ Split Fountain
*While water-based metallic ink does exist, it is not something that we keep on hand in the shop. If this option is desired, we ask that the customer cover the cost of the ink for their job. Metallic ink colors may be limited.
- Water-based ink is a semi eco-friendly ink option.

DISCHARGE INK
- Discharge ink is a process that bleaches the material it is printed on and replaces that space with your chosen color. With this, the feel of the print is entirely smooth. The printed result is similar to that of water-based ink but once washed, it's super smooth to the touch.
- Because discharge ink works by bleaching the garment, this option can only work on dark/black garments.
- Discharge ink cannot be used with any specialty ink additives.
- Discharge ink is semi eco-friendly.
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DYE INK
- We screen print with professional garment dye to create a print that binds to the very fibers of the garment resulting in absolutely no hand-feel but packed with color vibrancy.
-  The transparent goop-like "ink" uses seaweed as a base then we mix in pigment fabric dye in to achieve any color.
- Because dye ink is transparent, this option is only recommend for lighter colored garments, where the concentrated pigments can really adhere and stand out on the piece.
​- Dye ink cannot be used with any specialty ink additives.
- Dye ink is a very eco-friendly ink option, and is 100% biodegradable.

*Note that this process is much like traditional garment dyeing so results may vary. Please expect a longer turnaround time so we can sample the color and wash fastness before proceeding with final print run. 

FAQs

WALK ME TROUGH THE PROCESs...
Step 1. Fill out our quote form and we'll get back to you within 24-48hrs.
Step 2. We'll discuss options based on your graphic and guide you on pricing, blank styles, ink options, and sizing. You'll let us know what you're thinking and we'll draw up the final quote.
Step 3. We'll order and receive your chosen blanks, or choose to drop them off at our shop. From there, you'll approve size, placement, and colors of your design.
Step 4. WE PRINT IT!
Step 5. You pick up your order or we ship it out!
WHAT'S YOUR TURN-AROUND TIME?
We have a 7-10 business day turn-around per SKU from when we receive the garments / printing material.
If you need your prints completed sooner, we have have rush order options available. ​
What's your minimum?
While we don't have a minimum order quantity, we have a minimum order value of $225.00 for 1-4 color prints and a $465.00 MOV for 5-8 colors. By submitting a quote, we will let you know the max number of prints you can get for our MOV.
do you accept client provided blanks?
Yes, we do and there is no extra charge associated!
For more information on this, please review our Terms and Conditions. ​
DO YOU PRINT SAMPLES?
For orders under 300 pieces, samples are not included.
However, if you would like to see a sample of your design screen printed, you can order a one under our MOV. ​
​Before placing your order, please read our terms and conditions.

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