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SUMMARY:S31 Special FX Camp &#8211\; Art &amp\; Print Theory for Special Effects Printing
DESCRIPTION:Why Someone Should Come\nFaux 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.\nWho Should Come\nThis 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.\nWhat They Will Learn\n\nFaux Appliqué Design Strategy: Learn how to create artwork that mimics stitched appliqué through printed texture\, dimension\, highlights\, shadows\, borders\, and smart separation choices.\nPuff 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.\nHD 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.\nArt That Looks Expensive: Discover how to build graphics that feel premium and tactile while still remaining practical for production\, pricing\, and repeat orders.\nProduction-Minded Creativity: Understand how to balance creative special effects with the realities of screen count\, press speed\, cure\, testing\, garment choice\, and shop profitability.
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