SERVICES
Custom Screen Printing
Graphic Design Services
High Volume Contract Printing
Live Screen Printing and Heat Pressing
Design Consulting
Label printing
Archival Fine art prints
Pantone color matching
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ORDERING PROCESS
Want to get something started? Here’s an outline of our ordering process.
We’re here to help along the way but this is what you can expect.
Step 1: Build a Quote + File Submission
In order to build a quote you will need to make sure you can meet the following: our minimum order (12), have your artwork prepared and submitted following our art guidelines (see below), and know your order details.
Step 2: Invoice + Payment
Once all the details are sorted out. We will send you an invoice based on your order. If you approve it, then we can proceed with your order. We ask for full payment upfront before we can start on any order.
Step 3: Order Begins
Once your invoice has been paid, your order process begins. Typical turnaround time is 3 weeks from start to finish.
Step 4: Approval of Mock Up
Approve your mock up and final artwork. Please be sure to look over all details of the mock up before approving the proof.
Step 5: We Run the Press
Now the order is finally in production. Artwork needs to be prepped, films need to be output, screens need to be burned and finally print your wonderful products. Leave this up to us!
Step 6: Drop off / Shipping
Your order is ready! Are you local? We do drop offs within 30 miles of our shop, or choose for us to ship your goods. *Please note that shipping time is not included in production turn around time.
INKS
We use Plastisol, water based and discharge ink on a variety of garments.
Plastisol
Highly opaque ink, it can be printed on dark garments and still have a vibrant finish. It provides a sharp 3-D like quality print and has a discernible hand feel. We use eco friendly phthalate free plastisol. *Unless specified this is the standard ink for printing.
Water Base
For light colored garments only. A thinner ink, water based sits into the fabric and has a much softer feel, while still giving you a high definition print. Water based inks will slightly fade after washing.
Discharge
This option will give you the softest finish as the garment is essentially being dyed. The print won’t crack or peel and gives your garment that vintage look and feel. Results may vary depending on garment color and brand. You must wash discharge garments for the vintage feel to take place.
Metallic
Metallic inks are inks combined with small metallic pigment flakes to create a shimmery look. They are great for creating an imitation of foil or glitter but are not a solid foil.
ARTWORK GUIDELINES
For art files under 10MB send to Artwork@thunder-house.com
For art files over 10MB upload the files to www.dropbox.com and send to Artwork@thunder-house.com
All files must be 300 dpi or more
Preferred file types are .PSD, .EPS, .PDF & .AI
If you are submitting Adobe Illustrator files, please make sure all text is converted to outlines on a solid or negative background
Our graphic team mocks up your design and emails it to you a few days after we've received your payment
We never proceed with an order until it's approved
Please email any additional questions: help@thunder-house.com
Approving an order means you are approving your artwork, as well as the garment style, color, size and placement