You've seen ads on TV, researched the internet, and want to get started screen printing, but which screen printing kit is right for you?  There are several options out there and that's probably why you're checking out this site right now.  THANK YOU for your interest, we're excited that your exited about screen printing and the creative and profitable potential it has for you.  The name of our company is Ryonet and my name is Ryan Moor its founder.  I started selling home made silk screening kits like the Yudu and Ryonet's Hobby Kit years ago on eBay.  Six years ago it turned into an actual business and I started our website www.silkscreeningsupplies.com.  Since then we have helped over 15,000 people get into silk screening. Everyone from the hobby level like the Yudu machine to professional manual and automatic shops.  We've done it all so we have a lot of experience dealing with hobby screen printing equipment to professional equipment and supporting customers who are starting out on the same types equipment.   Now that you're interested in screen printing, which kit is right for you?  What should you do?

       This website covers not only some good screen printing kit eviews but some simple comparisons between Ryonet's "Screen Printing Hobby Kit" and the another popular kit the Yudu. We'll simply call it like we see it and as it pertains to the screen printing industry which we have a lot of extensive experience in.  The reason we compare these two kits is because they are the most comparable in price and what they can do.  To find out more information about our higher end table top screen printing kits or the screen printing shop packages we sell you can check out the extensive explanation videos below. Like I said earlier, thanks for checking out your options, its good that you do research and before you drop a couple hundred bucks on a screen printing press, check out the facts below.  Also if you have questions feel free to email us at support@ryonet.com

Product Comparison Table.

Kit Component Description For Comparison.

Comments
Construction Type Molded plastic. T6 grade aluminum w/ MDF wood platen. Which is stronger?
Portability Portable, Sits on any table Very Portable, Clamps to most tables or benches. Both viable.
Screen Image Size Roughly 8" x14" Hobby Kit 12x14",  Hobby Kit Plus 13x16" The Hobby Press can fit larger 20x24" aluminum screens
Screen Tension Very low tension, with our tension meter it actually does not read, so in reality. 0 Newtons 18-20 Newtons on average, at tight screen allows for easier printing, more consistent prints, more complex images, and more versatile inks. Check out the 1st yudu video
Exposure Unit Timed Fluorescent Tubes w/ some compression. Mounted overhead 500 watt light. Fluorescent tubes are a little better than a 500 watt light. 
Supply Kit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 1 Screen
1 Plastic Squeegee
5 Ink Colors (only 2 ounces each)
Standard Shirt Platen
Emulsion Remover (2 ounces)
3 Transparency Sheets
3 Emulsion Sheets
How To DVD and Guide
Exclusive Image CD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 (Hobby Kit Plus List)
• 1 18x20" 156 mesh pro wood screen
• 8 ounces of white water based ink
• 8 ounces of black water based ink
• 8 ounces of red water based ink
• 8 ounces of blue water based ink
Note: 8 ounces prints about 50 shirts
 • 1 12" Ink Professional Squeegee
• 10 Sheets of Positive Film 8.5x11"
• Screen Degreaser ( makes 16 ounces)
• 1 Quart of Water Resistant Emulsion - Coats about 30 screens
• Emulsion remover (makes 16 ounces)
• 4 ounces of print board adhesive to hold garments in place (will last for several hundred prints)
• 4 sheets of parchment paper
Limited Time Additional Bonus items for your convenience: $90 Value
• 14" scoop coater to make emulsion application easy
• 4 ounces of block out used for pinholes (should last for 100s screens)
• 500 Watt Exposure Light
• 10 Ultimate Ink Cards - these make ink application and clean up a lot easier!
• 4 Mini Scrub Pads for applying chemicals
• 10 rubber gloves
• Detailed instructional DVD		 From the looks of it, the screen printing hobby kit series has a lot more to offer than the other.  Also the supplies included with the screen printing hobby kit are the same types of supplies used by professional screen printers all over the country.  So you know you are not getting a lot of supplies but you are getting the RIGHT supplies and supplies that you can use to produce a quality product.

If I only had 3 emulsion sheets and transparency sheets to play with when I started screen printing I probably would have given up because I would not have experienced the true fun in it! 

With the products included in the screen printing hobby kit, you can do more, make more money, and have more success!
Ink Type Water Based Permaset, Transparent Ink Water Based Enviroline includes an Opaque White If you notice on all of the others ads and pictures they are printing on light garments only.  The Enviroline offers more colors and opaque options, its also more cost effective for consumables.
Training & Instruction Quick Start Guide & Instruction DVD 2 DVD's.  The Hobby Kit DVD and Ryonet's Exclusive DVD 101 V 2.0.  Over 6 Hours of  detailed instruction. With the hobby kit you are getting the same instruction that has helped over 15,000 people successfully start screen printing and is taught by industry experts.
Product Support Forums, *we could not find info on what type of support they offer besides a user forum and email. Toll Free Technical Support. 800-314-6390, 11 hours a Day, Online Chat, 24/7 Email Support.  Rated the BEST Support in the industry!  Screen printing isn't rocket science, but you will need help along the way. You want to work with a company who can help!
Extended Training Options None www.screenprintingclass.com (Training over 1500 students in 2009!) Once you screen print you'll want to learn more!
Future Supplies Supplies available in some retail stores and online but they are fairly expensive and hard to find. www.silkscreeningsupplies.com with over 2000 products and free shipping on all orders over $100! We got involved w/ this market because users were coming to us for hobby supplies.
Price $199-$299 $149-$199 (The Hobby Kit Plus is only $199)  
Made In Asia USA  

Ryonet's Screen Printing Hobby Kit is just the start of our extensive line of professional screen printing kits and shop packages.  Screen printing is a multi billion dollar a year industry.  There are dozens of built in customers that are always looking for shirts. Its fairly easy to learn, you can do it out of your home, and it doesn't cost an arm and a leg to start! If you're really serious about screen printing and making some actual money then you may consider a more viable package then a hobby or yudu kit.  Here are a few videos that explain the differences in our other kits.  Feel free to email us at sales@ryonet.com if you have questions!

Screen Printing Starter Kits (Table Top)

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 Professional Screen Printing Shop Packages
 

Email us questions @ sales@ryonet.com

industry links

www.screenprintingclass.com - www.screenprintingvideo.com - www.screenprintingwebcast.com www.homescreenprinting.com - www.freechristmasclipart.net - www.ryonet.com - www.silkscreeningsupplies.com