Krispy Koma Tee

For Cody’s one-color print challenge in the first episode of the Print Master Throwdown, he printed on the Riley Hopkins manual press and printed his most recent tattoo logo, a creative twist on the Krispy Kreme Donuts logo. Inspired by his and his buddy Zach’s shared love for "flipping" iconic logos into their own artwork, Cody drew from a long-standing fascination with reimagining popular designs.

He kept things straightforward, opting for a simple, time-efficient design and color combination on the manual press. For a subtle, yet clean look, Cody selected a "tone-on-tone" approach, using a custom dark green FN ink that pairs perfectly with Allmade's olive green heavyweight tees. The result? A refined, dark green print that blends effortlessly with the tee’s lighter olive tone.

Supplies & Equipment Used:

• Allmade Heavyweight Tee (AL3000) in Olive Green
• FN Ink (Kelly Green and Black)
• Avient Soft Hand
• Vastex E-2000 Exposure Unit
• Aeolus Conveyor Dryer
• Baselayr Emulsion
• 156 mesh 
• GSF Screens
• PMI tape 
• Riley Hopkins Manual Press

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: 

Cody Langway is a 31-year-old artist from the South Shore of Massachusetts who began his screenprinting journey in 2014 with Zach Achorn aka “The Can of Corn”. They met through mutual friends, and Zach introduced Cody to the process of printing his artwork onto shirts while he was finishing his art degree. Over the years, Cody worked at SelfMade Designs and spent four years at another shop, where he developed a passion for automatic presses. His love for screen printing stems from a desire to creatively express himself and others. In addition to screenprinting, Cody has been crushing it in the tattoo world for over two years and is excited to create new designs and collaborate with fellow artists.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koma_tk/

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