AST3 Package Deals; Starter and Test Kits

Buy at reduced costs with our package discounts of 5-20% off!
on all Start-up Combos or Product Evaluation Kits
Choose from a wide variety of start-up bundles, introductory kits, and package specials.
Our Start-up Shop supply kits are available in three different volume sizes to fit your needs.
You can also purchase various trial-size kits that provide a low cost way to explore and
investigate all kinds of different types of textile inks and screen print special effects.
If you're not sure where to begin, we have the most popular all-in-one training guide.

Silk Screen Supplies - ASTsupplykits
AST Shop Start-up Supply Package A
$263.35

2 SCREENS + Basic Kit!
Perfect for beginning entry level or someone wanting to investigate screen printing before outfitting a larger production capacity.  This assortment is great for hobbyists.

2Screens, Aluminum 20" x 24" w/ 110 Wht Mesh
1Degreaser, CCI Nutralyze Concentrate (1 qt)
1Emulsion, Murakami Photocure Blu (1qt)
1Scoop coater, 15" with end caps
2Squeegees, 14" each with 70 duro blade
1Press wash, CCI TS-305 (1 qt)
1Table tack adhesive, Camie 375 14 oz. can
1Ink degrader, CCI Citrapaste (1 qt)
1Stencil Remover, CCI ER-35 (1 qt)
4Goop scoops 
1Ink, Union Ultrasoft black plastisol (1 qt)
1Ink, Union Ultrasoft scarlet plastisol (1 qt)
1Ink, Union Diamond White plastisol (1 qt)
1Ink, Union royal blue plastisol (1 qt)
Silk Screen Supplies - ASTsupplykits
AST Shop Start-up Supply Package B
$668.09

8 SCREENS + Intermediate Kit!
Excellent enhanced entry level set-up is a good starting point for serious commercial production intent with a need for print capability with some expanded versatility.

4Screens, Aluminum 20" x 24" w/ 110 Wht Mesh
2Screens, Aluminum 20" x 24" w/ 156 Wht Mesh
2Screens, Aluminum 20" x 24" w/ 195 Wht Mesh
1Degreaser, CCI Nutralyze Concentrate (1 qt)
1Emulsion, Murakami Photocure Blu (1 gallon)
1Scoop coater, 15" with end caps
5Squeegees, 4 x 14" & 1 x 6" each with 70 duro blade
6Goop scoops 
1Press wash, CCI TS-305 (1 qt)
1Table tack adhesive, Camie 375 14 oz. can
1Ink degrader, CCI Citrapaste (1 qt)
1Stencil Remover, CCI ER-35 (1 qt)
1Screen Exposure calculator
1Temperature gun
1Ink, Union Ultrasoft black plastisol (1 qt)
1Ink, Union Ultrasoft scarlet plastisol (1 qt)
1Ink, Union Diamond White plastisol (1 qt)
1Ink, Union royal blue plastisol (1 qt)
1Ink, Union bright green plastisol (1 qt)
1Ink, Union golden yellow plastisol (1 qt)
1Screen blockout tape, 2" X 36 yds.
1Pallet Tape, 16" x 300'
  

 
Silk Screen Supplies - ASTsupplykits
AST Shop Start-up Supply Package C
$1,211.62

8 SCREENS + Advanced Kit!
For committed initial production demands, this package provides a complete start-up kit for multiple job needs on a production floor that needs to hit the ground running.

2Screens, Aluminum 20" x 24" w/ 110 Wht Mesh
2Screens, Aluminum 20" x 24" w/ 156 Wht Mesh
2Screens, Aluminum 20" x 24" w/ 195 Wht Mesh
2Screens, Aluminum 20" x 24" w/ 230 Yel Mesh
1Degreaser, CCI Nutralyze Concentrate (1 gallon)
1Emulsion, Murakami Photocure Blu (1gallon)
1Scoop coater, 15" with end caps
6Squeegees, 14" each with 70 duro blade
6Goop scoops for gallons
1Press wash, CCI TS-305 (1 gallon)
3Table tack adhesive, Camie 375 14 oz. can
1Ink degrader, CCI Citrapaste (1 gallon)
1Stencil Remover, CCI ER-35 (1 gallon)
1Screen Exposure calculator
1Temperature gun
1Ink, Union Ultrasoft black plastisol (1 gallon)
1Ink, Union Ultrasoft scarlet plastisol (1 gallon)
1Ink, Union Diamond White plastisol (1 gallon)
1Ink, Union royal blue plastisol (1 gallon)
1Ink, Union bright green plastisol (1 gallon)
1Ink, Union golden yellow plastisol (1 gallon)
1Screen blockout tape, 2" X 36 yds.
1Pallet Tape, 16" x 300'
1Spot cleaning gun (110v)
 

Spot remover solvent ( 1 gal)

 

 
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AST Shop Start-up Screen Package Upgrade
$296.88

16 Additional SCREENS + Tape!

A print shop always can use extra screens. Add on these to packages A, B, or C for more versatility and a back-up screen inventory.

4 Screens, Aluminum 20" x 24" w/ 110 Wht Mesh
4 Screens, Aluminum 20" x 24" w/ 156 Wht Mesh
2 Screens, Aluminum 20" x 24" w/ 195 Wht Mesh
6 Screens, Aluminum 20" x 24" w/ 230 Yel Mesh
2 Tape, 2" Blue LDPE Plastic Screen Tape
Matsui Color Water-based Ink Systems
AST Starter KIT Matsui Discharge Inks
$157.45 $125.96 On Sale!

For serious printers, this kit includes all the components needed for Dye-discharge and Discharge color printing of your designs.
It includes 3 primary colors for full color capabilites, and enough discharge base to run multiple jobs.
1 gallon of Brite Discharge Base
1 pound of ZFS activator powder
1 pint NEO Red MGD
1 pint NEO Golden Yellow MFR
1 pint NEO Blue MG
6 Quart Mixing Containers with lids and stir sticks.

DISCHARGE INK PRINTING BASICS

MATSUI DISCHARGE KIT DIRECTIONS
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AST Starter KIT Union 3-D High-density Inks
$85.00 $49.95 On Sale!

This kit contains what's needed to print 3-dimensional, "High-density "raised surface prints.
1 pint Union Hi-square 3-D White Ink
1 pint Union Hi-square 3-D Clear Ink
1 Quart Murakami Aquasol HS
Mixing containers and stir sticks.

HIGH DENSITY KIT DIRECTIONS

HIGH DENSITY UNION ARTICLE
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AST Starter KIT Union 4-color Process Inks
$246.81 $222.12 On Sale!

This kit contains the basic colors and  suggested screens for 4-color process (CYMK) printing.
1 quart Process Cyan Ink
1 quart Process Yellow Ink
1 quart Process Magenta Ink
1 quart Process Black Ink
1 quart Process Base Ink
4 each 2024 Screens with 305 mesh.
Mixing containers and stir sticks
Directions included.
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AST Starter KIT Union Foil Transfer System
$50.90 $48.35 On Sale!

This kit contains the two most popular products needed to create "metalized" images on garments using heat transfer foil. 
Heat transfer machine reccommended for best results.
1 roll of Heat Transfer Foil (Your Choice in Shopping Cart)
1 quart Foil Transfer Direct Print Adhesive Ink 9208P

FOIL TRANSFER KIT DIRECTIONS
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AST Starter KIT Union Glitter Inks
$143.14 $128.82 On Sale!

This kit contains inks for adding a sparkling/glittery look to your image.
1 quart Gold Glitter Ink
1 quart Silver Glitter Ink
1 quart Crystalina Ink
1 each 2024 Screen with 25T mesh
Directions included.
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AST Starter KIT Union Metallic Inks
$128.93 $116.03 On Sale!

This kit contains metallic inks for creating a metal-like image effect instead of using foil for certain applications.
1 quart Rich Gold Metallic Ink
1 quart Mirror Gold Metallic Ink
1 quart Silver Metallic Ink
1 quart Copper Metallic Ink
Directions included.
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AST Starter KIT Union Mixopake colormatching kit
$403.32 $362.98 On Sale!

This kit contains inks and formulas from Union's popular plastisol ink series for mixing the full range of Pantone (coated) Colors.
2 gallons Mixing White Ink
1 Gallon Mixing Base Ink
1 quart each of 11 Primary Color Inks
Union formula guide & software
Mixing containers and stir sticks
(PantoneTM Fan Deck sold seperately)
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AST Starter KIT Union Plasticharge Inks
$48.75 $46.31 On Sale!

This kit contains the basics needed to investigate dye-discharge ink printing where the garment dye is "bleached" out of a printed image using inks and heat.
1 quart Plasticharge clear
1 quart Plasticharge white
1 pound Discharge Activator Powder
Mixing containers and stir sticks

PLASTICHARGE KIT DIRECTIONS

PLASTICHARGE UNION ARTICLE
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AST Starter KIT Union Plastisol Transfer System
$138.34 $124.50 On Sale!

This kit contains different materials needed to investigate plastisol transfer printing.
Using your plastisol ink, you can evaluate several popular methods in making your own plastisol transfers.
Heat transfer machine is reccommended  for best results.
1 quart Transfer Adhesive Clear Additive 
1 pound Ulon-2027 Adhesive Powder/Fine 
250 Sheets Super Trans paper; 12x12

HEAT TRANSFER KIT DIRECTIONS
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AST Starter KIT Union Puff & Suede Inks
$105.00 $78.75 On Sale!

This kit contains popular heat expansion inks that impart a raised, textured feel to the printed surface.
1 quart Puff Additive Ink
1 quart Suede Additive Ink
1 quart LB White Puff Ink
1 each 2024 screen with 60T mesh
Directions included
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AST Starter KIT Union Shimmer Inks
$143.85 $129.46 On Sale!

This kit contains inks for adding a jewel tone lustre to your image. It differs from a metallic ink by having a larger "pigment", but smaller than the one seen in Glitter Inks.
1 quart Bright Gold Shimmer Ink
1 quart Brilliant Silver Shimmer Ink
1 quart Metallic Blue Shimmer Ink
1 quart Brilliant Red Shimmer Ink
1 each 2024 screen with 60T mesh

SHIMMER INK KIT DIRECTIONS
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AST Starter KIT Union Special Effect Inks
$105.00 $78.75 On Sale!

This kit contains a sampling of the functionally different range of inks that can be screen printed for unusual special effects. 
1 pint Reflective Flashback Lt.Grey ink
1 pint Glow-in-the-dark Phosphor ink
1 pint Blacklight Clear ink
1 pint Light-changing Clear/Purple Ink
Directions included

SPECIAL EFFECT INKS KIT DIRECTIONS
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Rutland M3 Pantone Color Matching Kit - Pint+
$256.00

You get all items listed below in this specially chosen intro kit for basic evaluation:
1qt EXTENDER BASE
1pt FL. MAGENTA
1pt FL. VIOLET
1pt VIOLET
1pt FL. BLUE
1pt BLUE #1
1pt BLUE #2
1pt MARINE
1pt FL. GREEN
1pt GREEN
1pt FL. YELLOW
1ptFL. LEMON YELLOW
1qt YELLOW
1pt FL. ORANGE
1pt FL. PINK
1pt FL. RED
1pt SCARLET
1pt RED
1qt BLACK
2qt MIXING WHITE
6 extra pint and quart mixing tubs
10 stir sticks
(Pantone Fan Deck or Scale are not included)
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Rutland M3 Pantone Color Matching Kit - Quart+
$428.13

You get all items listed below in this specially chosen intro kit for low cost initial investment.
1 gallon MIXING WHITE
1 quart EXTENDER BASE
1 quart VIOLET
1 quart BLUE #1
1 quart BLUE #2
1 quart MARINE
1 quart GREEN
1 quart YELLOW
1 quart SCARLET
1 quart RED
1 quart BLACK
1 quart FLUORESCENT MAGENTA
1 quart FLUORESCENT VIOLET
1 pint FLUORESCENT BLUE
1 pint FLUORESCENT GREEN
1 pint FLUORESCENT YELLOW
1 pint FLUORESCENT LEMON YELLOW
1 pint FLUORESCENT ORANGE
1 pint FLUORESCENT PINK
1 pint FLUORESCENT RED
6 each quart and pint mixing tubs
12 wooden stir sticks
(Pantone Fan Deck or Scale are not included)
TrainingGuidePricingForProfits Training Guide- Pricing For Profits Guidebook
$9.95
The complete source for the computation and accurate estimating and pricing of T-shirts and garment graphics. This easy-to-read and understand book explains how to make every job profitable. Details include estimating costs for art work, screens, ink, labor, overhead and other hard-to-remember expenses, how to set prices for a profit on every job, and how to avoid jobs that are unprofitable. No garment printer who wants to make money should be without this book. by Mark Goodridge
TrainingGuideScreenPrintTodaybook Training Guide- Screen Printing Today Guidebook
$39.95
This new instructional book by a regular Screen Printing contributor, and Academy of Screen Printing Technology member, is the absolute latest, clearest, and most practical guide to screen printing available anywhere. Modern applications and methods, new technology, and valuable production tips are combined in an easy-to-understand format. Hundreds of color photos demonstrate everything from creating art and films, through screen and stencil making, ink use, and print production. by Andy MacDougall
TrainingGuideTShirtArtSimplified-Adobe-Corel Training Guide- T Shirt Art Simplified Guide & DVD (Adobe OR Corel Versions)
$99.95

This book and companion CD are for all levels of artists and T-shirt printers. Beginners will find that this is the fastest way to learn the essential items in either Adobe or Corel. Industry veterans know that these programs are vast and complex, and this book/DVD set is loaded with time saving tricks and methods that will provide satisfaction for even the most experienced artist. by Dane Clement