Screenprinting today the basics this is now the screen printing bible. Screen print 101 come learn with us psylo graphics. The platen arm is the board that extends from the table and on which a board the platen is placed, over which shirts are pulled and printed. Dtg 101 guide for people thinking about dtg printing t. One of the easiest ways to get a design on almost any surface. In his days off he operates sunset ink custom screen printing out of his basement. The images are of the required resolution 300 dpi for printing. How to use artificial light for exposure instead of sunlight. The areas under the dark art stay soft, and the other.
Oct 28, 20 workhorse products offers this ultimate 2 day screen printing business class, led by industry expert terry combs. That is, each color in a design is separate and distinct. Crafting your design this book, the first in a fourpart series on how to build your own screen printing business, is a natural extension of our mission to. Apply the design to the screen in one of several ways.
The guidelines were to create a short film from concept to completion. Occasionally vastex will send out emails and flyers announcing new products, event reminders and other information regarding vastex or the screen printing industry. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. Doityourself homemade tshirt press instructions print shirts at home. Everything you need to know about custom screen printing. So im delighted to be editing a screen printing ebook that is based on. If you have any comments, questions or information please contact me one of the following ways. Whether you need matching shirts for your upcoming family reunion, promotional products for a corporate event, apparel to outfit your employees, or anything few and far between, weve got your back. Free four color screen printing press plans tshirt. Dec 03, 2009 screen printing 101 photo emulsion tutorial december 3, 2009 by ashley hackshaw this is a new little matroyska screen print that i designed for some dresses.
Screen printing 101 lil blue boo photo emulsion tutorial. Understanding the different mediums by maryam taheri maryam taheri on may 2, 2016 in tutorials tweet this share this its easy to forget about printing in the digital age, after all, most work. Color separation for screen printers freehand graphics. The complete book of silk screen printing production. Once youve made the screen, its ready to print time and time again. This is done on the computer and each color separation is printed to a transparent sheet. The most basic form of screen printing is using stencils attached to the outside of your screen.
This blog is full of hundreds of free printables and every so often one of you sweet readers finds they have trouble getting something to print. This is an instructional book for new and training professionals in the screen printing industry, and for doityourself individuals and hobbyists. In this ebook we dont care which sort of printer you are we just care that you get. Garment screen printing is a massproductionmanufacturing method by which, most typically, a quantity of finished garments is printed with a design, in one or more of several kinds of ink. Welcome to screen printing 101, in which we take you through the screen printing basics. Garment screen printing is a massproductionmanufacturing method by which, most typically, a quantity of finished garments is printed with a design, in one or more of several. This poster was created in 1896 and its author, theophile steinlen, passed away in 1923. Ryonets selection of screen printing software and clipart offers many powerful tools and supplies for your business or project. The basics contains a wealth of information about the worlds most versatile print medium. Interesting thing you mentioned about your digital concept show, as at the moment, we have some embroidery machines, a clc for heat transfers, versacamms and even a laserpro laser cutterengraver.
We are going to talk about spot color printing for the sake of this article. This process is useful for those new to screen printing and includes some useful tips to help get the. Expose the screen with the light about 2 ft away, for 14 minutes. This should leave the ink on the item and the screen free and. Screen printing 101 is offered in a variety of formats. This is an entertaining how to screen print video made by bob campbell. The most straightforward answer is that any work under public domain can be used without permission from the author.
Here at psylo graphics we love the art of screen print and what better way of showing our love than sharing all there. Speedball water soluble screen printing ink set in assorted comes in a jar of 4 oz capacity and is used with paper and cardboard. A permeable printing fabric is stretched tightly across a frame. One needs digital artwork to work with and output to films, so its best to receive image files electronically from clients and customers.
High to low az za oldest to newest newest to oldest best selling. Although covid19 has changed the way many companies do business, w e are still building, shipping and providing world class technical support on all of our products. In modern screen printing, a stencil is made to hold back excess ink with a lightreacting product called emulsion. Andy macdougall combines a varied background in the screenprinting and graphic trades with writing skills honed over the years as a contributor to screen printing magazine, printwear and promotion. You have the option to remove yourself from the vastex mailing list at any time. Join thousands already earning rewards, saving money, and growing their screen printing business. Screen printing screenprinting is an excellent way to get your company name or logo out there and recognized. Once the time is up, turn the light off and remove the transparency and glass. This is my visual essay for class 1 through mograph mentor. I teach beginners who can print better with ten minutes of instruction than many printers with years.
Pdf also contains some layers which have some text on it. Dont put this article down just because you a few years of experience. Protect any surfaces that you dont want ink or emulsion on with heavy plastic prior to printing. Free athome screen printing instructions, diy moneysaving tips and printing press blueprints. One clamps in the screen and that way the design will come down in the exact same space, allowing for a second layer, such as white ink on a black shirt. Day 1 the first day was spent learning the basics of screen printing, a little history, and learning how to set up our preprepared artwork files ready for printing on day two. This book gives a clear and complete picture of every aspect of press operation and silk screen technique from individually operated manual presses to modern automatic presses capable of turning out. On the job, i picked up the basics of print design, largely. A beginners guide to water based screen printing free ebook. Downloaded a pdf and cant get it to print just right. Dtg 101 guide for people thinking about dtg printing wow, that was a long read, but very informative. Spot process separation studio 4 has automated the most difficult color separation processes for screenprinters, plus delivers direct to inkjet output for easy film printing. Off contact is an air gap between the bottom of the screen print side and the top of the item you are printing. Omaha custom tshirt printing garment printing vs screen.
For others its one step in a bigger production chain. Bob runs a screen printing business part time working in his basement. Basic screenprinting consists of a frame onto which a mesh is stretched on one. We are a resource for new and doityourself screen printers who want to print tshirts and other items with limited money and resources. Ive compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions to try to help you all solve any printing pdf questions you may have. Dec 18, 2012 silkscreening or screen printing is a great way to personalize your gear. Workhorse products offers this ultimate 2 day screen printing business class, led by industry expert terry combs. Print your designs on anything you can hang, wear, or tote. Ink with no solvent and offensive smell dries rendering smooth matte finish.
A screen printing light source for exposing the screen exposure unit or, with some effort, a task light, and a 150 to 250watt photoflood bulb. Its in the public domain as per french standards and can legally be reprinted. After you become comfortable with scre e n printing, you can experiment with more complicated imagery and additional. It may not look like anything happened, but when you hold the screen to a light. Free plans for a four color tshirt screen printing press. Screen printing is a printing technique in which a woven m esh is used to support an attached stencil.
The attached stencil is created to form open areas of m esh through which the ink m ay travel. However, with ingenuity, screen print artists can produce masterpieces using this simple, cost effective technique. This four color, one station printing press was designed and built by michael phipps and dan mitchell. I teach beginners who can print better with ten minutes of instruction than many printers with years of experience. Nonflammable ink can be screen printed or painted on with a. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. Receive updates, news, and promos directly on your phone. Learn the screen printing with silkscreening 101 make.
A complete howto handbook in essence, the method of screen printing is simple. Silkscreening or screen printing is a great way to personalize your gear. This final article will include testing of garments, clean up, the use of environmentally safe products, pricing, other inks and applications and more. In our next article, screenprinting 101, part ii i will give you all these basics. Your tshirts graphic design time is provided free of charge and typically takes around 15 minutes per custom shirt. Shop from design software such as separation studio, accurip, coreldraw. The tshirt screen printing instructions are here, or continue down this page for the 4color printing press instructions. Then a clear film with dark art is placed on the screen and a light is cast on it exposure. So last week i called in a belated christmas present from my wife laura and took a twoday screen printing course at the print club, london.
Screen printing 101 photo emulsion tutorial december 3, 2009 by ashley hackshaw this is a new little matroyska screen print that i designed for some dresses. Its a very basic process that has unlimited outcomes. Remember, screen printing is a messy handson process. Creator onion peter gives a 101 class of silk screen printing. In this ebook we dont care which sort of printer you are we just care that you get great prints coming off your press. History, modern applications and methods, new technology, and practical production. A beginners guide to screen printing, by a complete beginner. This information is provided to educate customers on the processes of screen printing and also to be a resource to anyone interested in trying screen printing themselves. Prepare the screen by degreasing and abrading the fabric mesh. In our next segment, screenprinting 101, part iv, we will finish basic screenprinting. I got my start in graphic design as a digital designer, working for the website arm of a magazine in london.
Basic screen printing techniques 101 by scott fresener. Saved and provide your files as jpg, png, pdf, tiff or ai. Digital printing consumes a slightly longer time to being ready, and the quantities can be medium although as the quantity rises, the price gets out of hand, although the convenience and speed. A beginners guide to water based screen printing maybe youre not sure yet if water based printing is for you, or how to integrate it with your current business. One of the easiest ways to get a design on almost any surface is to use the photo emulsion process. Shop from design software such as separation studio, accurip, coreldraw, and more. Seriprep 101 contains a specially selected fine abrasive in conjunction. The screen printing process uses a porous mesh stretched tightly over a frame made of wood or metal, with proper tension being critical in producing accurate colour registration. Screen printing 101 learning the basics of screen printing. Make sure to time it because an over exposed screen will not wash clean for printing. Definition of screen printing screen printing dynamic screen.
Terry brings with him over 30 years of experience in the screen printing industry. Assemble the screen frame or use a preassembled frame. Whether you need matching shirts for your upcoming family reunion, promotional. Art stores with screen printing goods will sell hinge clamps, which one can use to build a basic screen printing table. The process of screen printing starts with artwork, which is then outputted onto a film positive to be burned into the emulsioncoated screen. With premiumadvanced license options now available get on board with spot process. Digital printing consumes a slightly longer time to being ready, and the quantities can be medium although as the quantity rises, the price gets out of hand, although the convenience and speed makes it up. As this is a toner based printing process, slight texture is felt on the printed stock, and again the bond of the toner to. Psylo graphics offers free color separations with every order. If this is your first time screen printing, choose a simple image which will use only one or two colours in the printing p rocess.