Business Details
23 Years
experience
Affordable Screen Printing Equipment for Home Businesses
Silk Screen Now was founded over two decades ago by inventor Bob Mongiello, who revolutionized home-based textile printing with the creation of the Blue Diamond Silk Screen Printer and Silver Flash Dryer. Our mission has always been to make screen printing accessible, affordable, and profitable for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and organizations. With equipment designed for simplicity and durability, we empower customers to produce high-quality t-shirts and printed materials without the financial burden of traditional industrial machinery.Our expertise spans 20+ years of refining user-friendly systems that cater to both beginners and professionals. We demonstrate authoritativeness through our extensive video library, which provides free technical education on building equipment, mastering printing techniques, and optimizing business operations. Trustworthiness is maintained through transparent pricing, U.S.-made products, and direct customer support from our founder, ensuring clients receive practical solutions without hidden costs or complexity.
Services
Textile Printers
Flash Dryers
DIY Screen Kits
Video Tutorials
Equipment Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer equipment with 20+ years of proven reliability for home businesses
- Our patented Blue Diamond Printer reduces startup costs by 70%
- Free comprehensive video library teaches equipment building and printing techniques
- U.S.-made products with rust-resistant, industrial-grade materials
- Direct founder support for personalized technical guidance
What people say
Made a whole bunch of money
Helped shift my mind
Customer comes first
Printing money
Changed my life
Services
Blue Diamond Printer
This 6-color manual printer delivers industrial performance at home-business prices. Steel construction with rust-resistant coating ensures longevity while registration brackets maintain precise alignment. Users report producing 2-color shirts in under a minute, with one customer generating $250 profit from 50 shirts. The modular design allows expansion to 8 colors using add-on brackets.
Silver Flash Dryer
Infrared drying system with aluminum body and steel support arm. Available in 12x12, 16x16, and 18x18 sizes with wattage from 1200-1950W. Users praise faster drying than imported units while maintaining consistent heat distribution. The mini stand included standard simplifies setup for home operations.
DIY Screen Kit
Entry-level solution for $149 includes four 20x24" aluminum screens with 110 mesh. Customers report creating first prints within hours using our free video tutorials. The kit includes materials for burning images and reclaiming screens, making it ideal for testing market demand before investing in full equipment.
Video Training Library
200+ instructional videos covering equipment assembly, printing techniques, and business strategies. Content ranges from basic screen preparation to advanced multi-color printing. Users credit the library with reducing learning curves and eliminating trial-and-error costs through step-by-step demonstrations.
Equipment Consultation
Direct access to founder Bob Mongiello for personalized guidance. Customers receive 45-minute calls addressing specific challenges, from troubleshooting ink issues to optimizing production workflows. This service eliminates guesswork through decades of accumulated expertise in home-based screen printing operations.
People
Bob Mongiello
Founder & Inventor
Inventor of Blue Diamond Printer and Silver Flash Dryer with 20+ years in screen printing innovation. Developed affordable solutions for home businesses after identifying market gaps in equipment accessibility.
Questions
How much can I realistically earn with a home screen printing business?
Customers report profits exceeding $700 per 100 shirts sold. One user generated $2,000 monthly revenue within three months using our equipment.
Do I need prior experience to use your equipment?
No experience required. Our video library teaches all skills from screen preparation to multi-color printing in 4-minute tutorials designed for complete beginners.
Are replacement parts readily available?
Standard components like heating elements use common hardware store parts. Custom components like registration brackets can be ordered directly through our website.
Can I expand my business with additional equipment?
Yes, our modular system allows upgrades from single-color to 8-color operations. Customers frequently add conveyor dryers and exposure units as their business grows.
What materials work best with your equipment?
Our systems optimize soy-based inks and organic cotton. The Silver Flash Dryer's even heat distribution works perfectly with hemp fabrics and water-based inks.
