Granite Base Special Effects ink by
International Coatings is used to create unique textured surfaces. It can be used
as a stand-alone product or in combination with other inks such as
International Coatings BlowOut Base or 7400 UltraMix Color Concentrates to
create a variety of new textures and looks. Very creamy, short bodied ink, with
low tack for ease of printing. For use on 100% cotton and some polyester or
cotton/ polyester blends.
- RECOMMENDED FABRICS: 100% cotton and some
polyester or cotton/polyester blends. Use as an under base or as is. Always
test print for bleeding or dye migration.
- INK APPLICATION: Granite Base can be printed
with or without any modifications depending on the desired results. Thinning of
this product is not recommended.
- SCREEN MESH AND EMULSION: 86 to 156
- SQUEEGEE 70 Durometer:
- CURE TEMPERATURES 325F (163C) Entire ink film.
Test dryer temperatures and wash test printed product before and during a
production run.
- CLEAN-UP Any environmentally friendly
plastisol screen wash.
- STORAGE OF INK CONTAINERS Recommend storage at
65F to 90F (18C to 32C). Avoid storage in direct sunlight. Keep containers well
sealed. Use within one year of receipt.
MODIFYING INK
Due to its unique properties, 3811 LF Granite Base can be modified to produce
many varied looks and textures.
Modified Granite Base should only be used in production after thorough testing
of the modified product. Always
test for wash fastness before beginning a production run.
SPOT FLASHING
3811 LF Granite Base will spot dry, with very low after-flash tack, in 3 to 8
seconds depending on the spot dryer used.
Too much heat / time may cause the ink to become sticky after flashing. Adjust
flash unit accordingly. When spot drying,
the ink should be just dry to the touch, with no lift off, but not totally
fused. Totally fusing the ink may cause inter-coat
adhesion problems with the inks printed on top of the flashed ink. Final curing
I fusing should occur in the dryer.
CREATIVITY
3811 LF Granite Base allows the printer to create unique, assorted textures and
looks using a variety of print techniques
and ink modifications. From adding color concentrates to the Granite Base,
overprinting, under basing or
mixing in metallic inks, the potential of Granite Base is only limited by the
user's creativity. 3811 LF Granite Base
can also be used as a foil adhesive to achieve an even greater variety of
looks. Running the Granite Base through
the dryer at higher than recommended temperatures or longer dwell times will
also create a variety of different looks.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. 3811 LF Granite Base is not a bleed resistant ink and on some types of
fabric, bleeding or dye migration may
occur. Always test for possible dye migration before beginning a production
run. Bleeding or dye migration may
not occur right away.
2. Always stir 3811 LF Granite Base before using.
3. 3811 LF Granite Base must be mixed with other inks or color concentrates, or
over-printed with other inks to
obtain maximum opacity on dark fabrics.
4. It is extremely important to keep 3811LF Granite Base from getting too hot
in storage. Temperatures above
90F (32C) will cause the ink to thicken to a point where the ink may be
difficult to use.
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