less durability than some of the directly attached methods. Once you've created a foundation with these basic special effects, you can work them into other areas or use combinations of different styles to increase the demand and distinguish your company from the competition. Thomas Trimingham has been working in screen printing for more than 22 years as an industry consultant, freelance artist and high-end separator. He is an award-winning illustrator, designer and author of more than 120 articles on screen printing art and separations. To comment on this article or learn more about screen printing artwork, contact Thomas through his educational website, screenprintingartist.com Figure 4. The heat transfer of rhinestones or other elements is similar in process to foil application, except that the adhesive usually is in the objects being heat pressed. Use Info*Action #23 at impressionsmag.com/infoaction See us at ISS Atlantic City impressionsmag.com March 2015 | Impressions 51http://www.screenprintingartist.com http://www.melcousa.com http://www.melcousa.com http://www.impressionsmag.com/infoaction http://www.impressionsmag.com