Cory Hanes printed this shirt during the third round of the Print Master’s Throwdown: the Discharge Screen Print Challenge. This design shines a light on mental health and celebrates the individuality of the human brain. Supplies & Equipment Used: Allmade Heavyweight Recycled Cotton Tee (AL3000) in Deep Black Vastex E-2000 Exposure Unit Baselayr Complete System Emulsion Ryonet Waterproof Inkjet Films PMI tape GSF Screens ROQ YOU Automatic Screen Printing Press (6x8) Aeolus Conveyor dryer Avient Zodiac Aquarius Discharge Ink Ryonet Discharge Agent Green Galaxy Clear Core Base Rit Dye Shirt Sale Proceeds: https://www.nami.org/ Disclaimer: These T-shirts were created in a timed challenge, so each may have unique variations and imperfections due to the fast-paced nature of the competition. Enjoy the one-of-a-kind character! About the Printer: Cory Hanes is a screen printing specialist with over a decade of hands-on experience, primarily in water-based shops. His journey began in college, designing t-shirts for his own brand. Eager to be more involved in the process, he took a job at the shop printing his designs—armed with only YouTube knowledge and a deep artistic curiosity. Starting from the ground up, Cory learned from veteran printers, honing his craft one screen at a time. He quickly gravitated toward complex, high-color jobs on manual presses, thriving in the challenge and rhythm of production. After working in several shops, he found his groove in a facility running all ROQ presses. That passion led him to a role as a technician with ROQ, where he traveled the world building presses and teaching others how to print. Along the way, he gained a deep appreciation for the global screen printing community and the diverse people behind it. At the heart of Cory’s love for screen printing is a simple truth: he finds purpose in working with his hands and mastering a craft. For him, printing isn’t just a job—it’s a creative outlet that brings ideas to life. Follow Cory Hanes on Instagram
