Charlie Taublieb
PresidentTaublieb ConsultingCharlie Taublieb-technical textile screen-printing consultant with over 45 years in the industry. Working with new and existing companies for training, designing facilities and resolving technical problems. Charlie is considered an expert in the field and has been consulting, conducting workshops and seminars for over 40 years in the US and throughout the world.
S05 Screens and Darkroom
Why Someone Should Come A perfect print is impossible without a perfect screen. The darkroom is often where the most critical, yet overlooked, steps o…Why Someone Should Come A perfect print is impossible without a perfect screen. The darkroom is often where the most critical, yet overlooked, steps of screen printing occur. This session covers the science and technique behind creating durable, high…Why Someone Should Come A perfect print is impossible without a perfect screen. The darkroom is often where the most critical, yet overlooked, steps of screen printing occur. This session covers the science and technique behind creating durable, high-quality stencils that will hold up during production and wash out easily when the job is done. Who Should Come New screen printers, darkroom technicians, and anyone experiencing issues with stencil b…Why Someone Should Come A perfect print is impossible without a perfect screen. The darkroom is often where the most critical, yet overlooked, steps of screen printing occur. This session covers the science and technique behind creating durable, high-quality stencils that will hold up during production and wash out easily when the job is done. Who Should Come New screen printers, darkroom technicians, and anyone experiencing issues with stencil breakdown, pinholes, or difficult screen reclaiming. What They Will Learn Positive Imaging: Learn the best practices for printing opaque positive images onto film. Screen Preparation & Coating: Understand the different types of screens and mesh counts, and learn the proper techniques for coating screens with emulsion to create a solid stencil. Exposure Techniques: Discover how to properly expose and dry screens, including the benefits of using advanced equipment like LED exposure units for faster times and higher detail. Reclaiming & Maintenance: Master the cleanup process in the washout room, including the use of ink degraders, emulsion removers, pressure washers, and dip tanks to efficiently reclaim and dehaze screens for reuse.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
S09 Set Up for Success 101
Why Someone Should Come Proper press setup is the bridge between a good screen and a great print. Taking the time to calibrate your equipment and regi…Why Someone Should Come Proper press setup is the bridge between a good screen and a great print. Taking the time to calibrate your equipment and register your job correctly saves hours of frustration and wasted garments during production. This sessi…Why Someone Should Come Proper press setup is the bridge between a good screen and a great print. Taking the time to calibrate your equipment and register your job correctly saves hours of frustration and wasted garments during production. This session teaches the systematic approach to setting up a job so that printing becomes the easiest part of the process. Who Should Come Press operators, production managers, and shop owners who want to reduc…Why Someone Should Come Proper press setup is the bridge between a good screen and a great print. Taking the time to calibrate your equipment and register your job correctly saves hours of frustration and wasted garments during production. This session teaches the systematic approach to setting up a job so that printing becomes the easiest part of the process. Who Should Come Press operators, production managers, and shop owners who want to reduce setup times, eliminate registration errors, and improve overall print consistency. What They Will Learn Press Calibration: Learn how to properly set off-contact and tilt to ensure the screen clears the garment perfectly after each stroke. Job Registration: Master the three primary ways to register a job: to film, to print, and using pre-registration systems for maximum efficiency. Garment Handling: Understand the differences between printing on 100% cotton versus polyester blends, and learn the most efficient techniques for loading shirts onto the platen. Platen Adhesives: Explore the pros and cons of different platen adhesives, including traditional spray mist versus eco-friendly water-based options.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
S13 Print Like the Pros in Production 101
Why Someone Should Come The actual printing and curing of the garment is where the magic happens. This session focuses on the physical techniques of l…Why Someone Should Come The actual printing and curing of the garment is where the magic happens. This session focuses on the physical techniques of laying down ink and the critical science of curing it. You will learn how to handle different types o…Why Someone Should Come The actual printing and curing of the garment is where the magic happens. This session focuses on the physical techniques of laying down ink and the critical science of curing it. You will learn how to handle different types of inks and how to ensure your prints look vibrant and last through countless washes. Who Should Come Anyone involved in the physical printing and curing process. This is essential for operators who wa…Why Someone Should Come The actual printing and curing of the garment is where the magic happens. This session focuses on the physical techniques of laying down ink and the critical science of curing it. You will learn how to handle different types of inks and how to ensure your prints look vibrant and last through countless washes. Who Should Come Anyone involved in the physical printing and curing process. This is essential for operators who want to improve their squeegee technique, understand ink behavior, and guarantee washfastness. What They Will Learn Ink Dynamics: Compare the handling and benefits of Plastisol inks (like Wilflex Lava) versus Water Base inks (like Green Galaxy), including when to use reducers. Squeegee Technique: Learn how squeegee durometer, angle (10-15 degrees off 90), and pressure affect ink deposit, and master both push and pull printing strokes. Flashing & Underbases: Discover the secrets to printing a smooth, opaque white underbase on dark garments, and learn the proper use of flash dryers (infrared vs. quartz) to gel ink between colors. Curing & Quality Control: Understand the critical temperature requirements (typically 320°F) for fully curing both plastisol and water-based inks using conveyor or flash dryers, and learn how to perform stretch, rub, and wash tests to guarantee a perfect cure.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
S31 Special FX Camp – Art & Print Theory for Special Effects Printing
Why Someone Should Come Faux appliqué and puff printing are powerful ways to create the look, texture, and perceived value of premium decoration witho…Why Someone Should Come Faux appliqué and puff printing are powerful ways to create the look, texture, and perceived value of premium decoration without requiring embroidery or sewn appliqué production. When built correctly, these effects can make a …Why Someone Should Come Faux appliqué and puff printing are powerful ways to create the look, texture, and perceived value of premium decoration without requiring embroidery or sewn appliqué production. When built correctly, these effects can make a garment feel dimensional, retail-ready, and highly sellable, while still being achievable inside a normal screen printing shop. This session focuses on the art and print theory behind faux appliqué an…Why Someone Should Come Faux appliqué and puff printing are powerful ways to create the look, texture, and perceived value of premium decoration without requiring embroidery or sewn appliqué production. When built correctly, these effects can make a garment feel dimensional, retail-ready, and highly sellable, while still being achievable inside a normal screen printing shop. This session focuses on the art and print theory behind faux appliqué and puff, with Brian Lessard leading the creative and technical approach and Charlie Taublieb adding high-density insights that help decorators understand how dimensional thinking, stencil strategy, ink deposit, and print order work together. Who Should Come This session is ideal for screen printers, production artists, shop owners, creative directors, and decorators who want to offer premium-looking special effects without overbuilding the production process. It is especially useful for shops that want to create faux stitched looks, dimensional lettering, athletic-inspired graphics, retail-style effects, and higher-value samples that can help sell more profitable work. What They Will Learn Faux Appliqué Design Strategy: Learn how to create artwork that mimics stitched appliqué through printed texture, dimension, highlights, shadows, borders, and smart separation choices. Puff Print Planning: Understand how puff inks behave, where they work best, and how artwork must be adjusted to avoid muddy detail, uncontrolled expansion, or inconsistent texture. HD Insights from Charlie: Learn how high-density concepts such as stencil thickness, ink stack, edge definition, pressure control, and color stacking inform dimensional special effects. Art That Looks Expensive: Discover how to build graphics that feel premium and tactile while still remaining practical for production, pricing, and repeat orders. Production-Minded Creativity: Understand how to balance creative special effects with the realities of screen count, press speed, cure, testing, garment choice, and shop profitability.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More