{"product_id":"fn-ink-metallic-silver-ink","title":"FN-INK Metallic Silver Ink","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBENEFITS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFN-INK™ Metallic Silver can be printed on its own or mixed with other colors, so printers can add a shimmering effect to any print.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe metallic ink maintains the soft-hand feel printers have loved with the FN-INK™ line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's a vibrant, sparkly ink that's extremely easy to work with, so printers will experience a streamlined production while producing jaw-dropping results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile FN-INK™ Metallic Silver is a low cure ink, the flakes will reflect heat when cured in an electric dryer. It will slow down the cure process in comparison to other FN-INK™ colors. Proper wash testing should be performed to ensure cure parameters are optimal before running any production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFN-INK™ Metallic Silver is not a low bleed ink. If printing on a poly or poly blended garment, please consider using a low bleed underbase like FN-INK™ Barrier Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlock specialty printing today with FN-INK™ Metallic Silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibrant \u0026amp; sparkly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to work with\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft-hand prints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan mix with other colors or print on its own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eRECOMMENDATION FOR USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting direct to fabric:\u003c\/b\u003e It will print easily through mesh counts ranging from 110–230.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting over a base white or another color\u003c\/b\u003e: 156–230 mesh is recommended for better control of the ink deposit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdding color to silver:\u003c\/b\u003e Depending on the shimmer or sparkle effect desired, you can add as much color to FN-INK™ Metallic Silver as needed. You can also add the metallic silver to another ink as a tint. Please note that all silver flake products will introduce a gray value to the ink. Also, not all colors will look the way you want or expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eExample\u003c\/span\u003e: You will never get a true red or yellow. The silver flake (composed of black and white values) will tint a red towards a brick shade and a yellow will take on a muddy green look. While colors like royal blue or green take will not change as much as colors like yellow or red. They stay truer to their color while displaying a silver tint. Always test new colors thoroughly before starting production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf adding white, it is recommended to use a mixing white like FN-INK™ Mixing White. Standard white ink has “opacity boosting additives” that can cover up the silver flake easily. Again, perform a print test to confirm the ink will look and behave as you expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Some colors are inherently translucent and any addition of a clear additive will create a loss of opacity or coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTENCIL \u0026amp; EMULSION GUIDELINES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny emulsion works with FN-INK™ Metallic Silver. Depending on the needs of the art, mesh counts ranging from 110–230 are best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eMIXING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to stir the product prior to use. Stir thoroughly. Print and perform a wash test before production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eMODIFYING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ink is ready to print right out of the container, no modification is necessary. If desired, you can modify it with a curable reducer at up to 5% by weight. If a greater stretch is required for troublesome garments, add FN-INK™ Stretch starting at 5%. Add more if a greater stretch is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRINTING \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a 70 durometer or a 65\/90\/65 squeegee blade to produce an even print with enough flake deposit. Using a blade that is too soft will not properly shear the ink. Using a squeegee with a stiffer, harder blade will result in a thinner ink deposit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen possible, do a flood print. The flood stroke will pre-fill the stencil and make it easier to fully clear the ink and flake from the screen. It will make a smoother ink deposit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eCURING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though FN-INK™ Silver is a low cure ink, FN-INK™ Metallic Silver can reflect heat in electric dryers, which means the metallic ink takes longer to cure compared to the classic line of FN-INK™. Increase your dwell time (retention time in your dryer) or the temperature to ensure the ink reaches full cure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eTESTING \u0026amp; PRECAUTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen testing cured ink, perform a wash test to ensure proper cure prior to going into production. If the silver prompts any issues after a wash test, then the metallic ink did not reach full cure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eCLEAN UP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse any press wash to clean it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTORAGE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep container(s) tightly closed. 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