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creative underbasing for dark shirts

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Evo:

--- Quote from: Artelf2xs on May 06, 2011, 04:32:45 PM ---that would be three color :-P

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I could do that with gold and red discharge. 2 color, wet on wet.

erickster:
I wish I could see the prints better. I like the idea. I've used grey as an underbase, but I'm afraid of using any color because I feel like the colors on top don't "pop" as much. I had a customer return some shirts because the red ink wasn't "red" enough. I had to go back and using lower mesh screens to get it to pop the way he wanted. Good info.

Dottonedan:
I think the point in this post is to take notice of the potential opportunities to use other colors rather than the normal Base white.  I think a post generating a discussion like this is invaluable. I use gray's a good amount of the time. I'd much rather use gray than white, but I am excited to be reminded to take it a bit further and try something different. Granted, it's got to fit the art. Don't try a red underbase for spits n giggles.  LOL.

Evo:

--- Quote from: Dottonedan on May 06, 2011, 09:20:33 PM --- Granted, it's got to fit the art. Don't try a red underbase for spits n giggles.  LOL.


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Indeed. I think many designs can be done w/ this approach - take the predominant light color as the underbase and overlay the darker colors over it.

coopersdesign:
Elf,
How the hell are ya? Very nice idea. Would like to see a picture of the print pellon or a shirt?

I'm constantly working with customers who want a distressed or vintage look, but yet want bright colors. To me, if you want to keep that look consistent wouldn't you want to eliminate an underbase all together?

Ann

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