Typical problem with most separators. If they know you have room for up to 12 colors, they will use 12 colors.
The idea (on the surface) is that more colors, make it more accurate and easier to control. That is true, but often over done and I’m not so sure it’s by accident. It’s not just this one image, it’s most separators. I see it all the time, posted by printers who have used other separators. They love the prints and say “10 colors or 14 colors. Most times I’m thinking why so many? This is not a push to use me. I’m already overly busy. It seems many printers are at the Mercy of the separators color choices when they just totally rely on what the sep person says. I think it’s like this until you get up to the more seasoned separators like myself, Coudrey, etc. I don’t know if it’s due to skill, or morals. Good separators know you don’t need 12 and won’t give you 12 unless you demand it. Enough in that.
A few things that I’ve experienced with this and being short on cool stations.
1, good tight screens (consistent) improve everything!
2, cut back on the flash temp a hair after you get running. As you know, the pallets will be highly warmed up. You account for this sticking by cutting back on flash temp, a little lower than normal. Just makes sure the base is tacky, but doesn’t come up.
3, the obvious….use more glue. Sometimes, depending on the garment, you might need to switch to spray glue.
