19 January, 2023

The Printing Process of Stress Balls

Stress balls have become extremely popular in the last few years, and it’s not hard to see why; they are a great way to relieve stress during an otherwise stressful day at work, school or home.

Printed promotional stress balls can be used by companies, individuals and even those who want to have fun printing their stress balls. However, if you want your printed stress balls to look great, you need to know about the steps involved in the printing process of stress balls.

1. Selecting The Right Ink
When printing on stress balls, it is essential to use the correct type of ink. Water-based inks are not recommended as they can seep into the ball and cause it to break down over time. Instead, use silicone-based ink, which will adhere to the ball's surface and resist fading.

Generally, oil-based inks have a more vibrant colour than water-based inks and create sharper images, but these types of inks cannot be used with polyurethane. If you decide to use oil-based ink for branding your pressure balls, you must use them for latex or polyurethane.

2. Getting Ready for Print
Depending on the size and complexity of your design, there are a few things you'll need to do to get your stress ball ready for print. You'll need to create a three-dimensional design model if your artwork is two-dimensional. This can be done with the help of a graphic designer or via a 3D printing service. Once you have your 3D model, you'll need to generate a mould that can be used to create the stress balls. This mould will be made based on the 3D model of your design.

3. Print Your Design
The next step is to print your design onto the transfer paper. Then, you will need to cut out the design, leaving a ¼-inch border.

Next, you will need to centre the design on the ball and press it firmly in place. Once the design is in place, you will need to use a heat press to apply heat and pressure to the ball. After about 15-20 seconds, remove the ball from the media and let it cool. Finally, you will need a sharp knife to trim any excess transfer paper.

Where to find good-quality Stress Balls
You can find blank or branded stress balls online on our website. Once you have your blank stress balls, you must decide on a design. You can either purchase a plan or create your own. If you choose to create your design, you will need to find a company specialising in printing stress balls. Once you have found a company, you must send them your design. The company will print your design onto the stress balls and ship them back to you.

Conclusion
To print on stress balls, you need to use a printing method that can conform to the round shape of the ball. The most common printing method for stress balls is screen printing, which involves using a stencil and pressing ink through the openings in the stencil onto the ball. This process can be done by hand or with a machine and usually requires multiple passes to build up enough ink coverage.

The Stress Balls Only Team