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How to Screen Print at Seattle Makers

Screen Printing: Step by Step

  1. CREATE ARTWORK Design your image or text that will be printed. Step 1
  2. PRINT TRANSPARENCY Transfer your design to a transparent film. Step 2
  3. SELECT SCREEN Choose the appropriate mesh count for your design. Step 3
  4. COAT W/ EMULSION Apply light-sensitive emulsion to the screen. Step 4
  5. LET IT DRY Allow the emulsion to dry completely. Step 5
  6. BURN SCREEN Expose the coated screen to light with your transparency. Step 6
  7. WASH OUT Rinse away unexposed emulsion to reveal your design. Step 7
  8. TAPE OFF EDGES Seal the edges and any pinholes with tape. Step 8
  9. LINE UP Position your screen correctly on the printing surface. Step 9
  10. LOAD INK Apply ink to the screen above your design. Step 10
  11. PRINT Pull the squeegee to force ink through the screen onto your material. Step 11
  12. CURE Heat-set the ink for durability and washability. Step 12

Where to Get Stuff

Local:

Online:

Resources

Quick Guide to Screen Printing PDF

Step by Step Poster PDF

Office Hours

Office hours are hosted on Wednesdays from 5-8pm.

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