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Can you over-cure plastisol ink?Updated an hour ago

It's difficult to actually over-cure plastisol ink, but it is easy to get the ink hotter than is needed. If you overheat an ink, you may notice the ink becoming brittle, the shirt being scorched or burned, microbubbles forming in the ink surface, or a glassy, overly glossy look. 

If the ink is compromised from overheating, you may find that it will break down faster on the shirt, but unfortunately there isn't much you can do once this has taken place.

If your garment shows signs of scorching (orangey tint), Franmar's Scorch•e•doo™ might do the trick. Simply spray the affected area until damp, then dry using reduced heat or a higher belt speed. A warm iron or heat press can also be used to complete the process. This will not saved burned fabrics, as Scorch•e•doo™ is intended for white cotton garments with light scorching. Scorch•e•doo™ will not work on medium-to-severe scorch marks or polyester blends.

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