How to Screen Print a 4-Color Vertical Split Fountain 🎨

Can you screen print a 4-color split fountain from top to bottom instead of side to side? In this screen printing tutorial, I’m breaking the rules of the traditional split fountain by pulling a vertical gradient with FOUR different ink colors—printed directly over a white underbase on a black t-shirt. Managing a multi-color split fountain on a single screen is always a challenge, but turning it 90 degrees adds a whole new level of technical difficulty. If you aren't careful with your squeegee pressure and ink placement, those four colors will turn into a muddy mess instantly. In this video, I walk you through the entire step-by-step process: How to properly card and place 4 ink colors for a vertical blend. Tips for printing a split fountain over a flashed white underbase on dark garments. Squeegee techniques to keep your gradient consistent across a long print run. Whether you're a beginner learning how to screen print or a local print shop owner looking to add high-value decoration techniques to your workflow without adding extra screens, this vertical split fountain technique is a total game-changer. If you found this tutorial helpful, make sure to LIKE, COMMENT your screen printing questions below, and SUBSCRIBE for more shop tips, hacks, and printing tutorials! ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - The Vertical Split Fountain Challenge 1:18 - Printing the White Underbase on a Black Shirt 2:13 - Registering the Split Fountain Screen 4:41 - Dividing the Print Area into 4 Equal Areas 6:48 - How to Place 4 Ink Colors Vertically 11:00 - The Squeegee Stroke Technique for Top-to-Bottom Blends 12:48 - The Final Reveal 13:03 - 3 Tips to a Better 4 color Vertical Split Fountain Visit us online for custom printed apparel here ➡️ https://www.almighteessc.com/ Shop at our online store here ➡️ https://thealmighteescollection.com/   / almightees     / almighteesofficial     / almightees   #almightees #tshirtbusiness #screens #inkpro #customprinting #screenprinting #tshirtshop #customsportswear #printlife #customprinted #plastisol #plastisolink #cure #lowcure #tips #howto #printshop #customapparel #sportswear #printing #howtoprintatshirt #customscreenprinting #tshirtstore #tshirts