At Psychopath Lab, we understand that screen printing is both an art and a science. We are proud to offer a range of professional services tailored to meet the needs of fellow screen printers. Whether you need custom screens, assistance with screen reclamation, or any other screen printing-related service, we've got you covered.
To ensure a smooth and efficient process, please follow these guidelines when bringing your screens to us.
You can bring your own screens to us or we can supply the screens for you. If you're bringing your own screens, please make sure the screens are free of any ink, residue, tape or staples. We do not accept dirty screens.
Send us your artwork. Please refer to our Art Guidelines page on the left hand menu bar to help you format your documents. If you need help separating your colours or half toning, we can help.
We require a 100% payment upfront to process your screens. You can make payment by card online or in person. Turn around time for custom screens can be 3-10 business days depending on the complexity of your design.
Our screen reclaiming pricing is structured based on the following factors:
As an example, here is a sample pricing range for screen reclaiming based on screen size:
Please note that these are sample prices, and the actual cost may vary based on factors such as quantity, emulsion type, and turnaround time.
Reclaiming costs are non-refundable, even if we're unable to reclaim your screen. Sometimes emulsion can lock onto a screen if you leave emulsion remover on it for too long, or you use the wrong chemicals on your screen to clean it. We will only know if your emulsion is locked in the process of reclaiming and therefore are unable to refund the cost of reclaiming. We will try our best to remove your emulsion, but if it's locked in, the only other solution is to re-mesh your screen or get a new screen.
For larger quantities of screens, we offer bulk pricing discounts. Here is an example of our bulk pricing:
Screen Size: 20″x24″
Mesh Count: 156 or 160
Screen Cost: $50
Exposure area: 13″x16″
BRING YOUR OWN – SCREEN EXPOSURE + EMULSION
From the time we receive 100% payment and artwork to our specifications, you can expect:
2-3 days for single screens.
5-10 days for multi colour screens.
MULTI COLOUR SEPARATION AND HALFTONES
If you have complex graphics and need your colours separated, we offer separations in the following techniques;
Spot color separation is ideal for designs that require specific Pantone® or custom spot colors. Our experienced team carefully separates and prepares your artwork to ensure each spot color is printed accurately, resulting in vivid, consistent, and true-to-brand prints.
Simulated process color separation is the go-to choice for designs with photorealistic or highly detailed images. Using a combination of halftones and simulated colors, we meticulously recreate the full spectrum of colors, delivering impressive, photorealistic results on dark or colored garments.
For designs with a broad range of colors, our CMYK process color separation service is the answer. We separate your artwork into four-color channels (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black) to achieve a full spectrum of colors, making it suitable for complex, multicolored designs.
Yes, as long as your images fit comfortably onto the usable area of the screen. Please ensure you fit all image into one file.
Please inform us if you are printing on a carousel press and need an image shot in a specific place on your screen. We cannot guarantee that it will be lined up precisely but we will make every effort to be as close as possible.
Please inform us if you need an image shot in a specific place on your screen. We cannot guarantee that it will be lined up precisely but we will make every effort to be as close as possible.
Our emulsions are tested for specific expoure times with our exposure unit to provide the best quality exposure. Therefore, we won't be able to accept coated screens by you as it will affect our exposure time and won't have the same results.
