Screen printing is perhaps one of the most widely used techniques in printing industries. Screen printing can be used on t-shirts, shirts and other apparels. The quality from screen printing is way ahead of its peers and therefore is often the preferred technique. The best part about this technique is that it can be done both manually and via machines, created specifically for this type of printing. Earlier screen printing was known as silkscreen printing because silk was used in this printing. Apart from that, screen printing is also known as serigraphy and presently, synthetic threads and mesh made with polyester use in screen printing. Even people can also use some nylon materials and stainless steel meshes for their screen printing process.
What is screen printing?
In such type of printing, the content, which needs to be put on the end fabric is photographically disseminated through another fine fabric sheet, known as the screen which enables fine printing, given the fact that it blocks off non-printable areas as the fabric doubles up for a stencil. Therefore, it prints in areas where the print is required. To add multiple colors in your printing, you need to use separate screen for each color. The ink which is used is wiped across the screen for it to seep into the substrate which is the end fabric through the pores that are then in the screen. You can imprint various pictures and illustrations on different materials such as t-shirts, linens and ceramic mugs by screen printing process.
Things to know about screen printing process:
- Used for both commercial applications as well making fine arts prints. Some commercial business opportunities arising out of such printing is a small company logo or event merchandise printing business. Even people can print their promotional materials such as flyers, business cards, invitation cards and brochures with screen printing.
- This type of printing requires recurring amounts of color feeding, once the screen has been prepared and therefore might turn out to be slightly tedious, however the results amounting after such printing are formidable.
- The investment required for screen printing is primarily on the following things – ink, cellophane sheets, wooden frame, and drying fans.
Let us now look at the procedure of making screen prints:
- The first step involves, printing out a design on specialized cellophane sheets which are to be used on the screen’s which would further be used for the final print.
- Once the design has been printed, it is then stuck to porous sheets or silk sheets, which when combined with a photo hardener, create a perfect screen which can be used for printing.
- Once the frame has been completely made, after a wash and a final layer of photo hardener, the end fabric is placed below, and color is swiped on top of the screen to leave a print on the t-shirt.
- There is no restriction on colours and therefore, any form of ink used is likely to leave a very good effect on the cup, t-shirt or any underlying body.
Screen printing, therefore, is one of the most advanced, printing techniques and you can easily print different materials with screen printing process. It also enables multi-color prints to be fewer murals based and more of printing with consecutive screens of different inks.
Today, you can start your own screen printing business with the DIY tools, but you need to learn the techniques before you start the business. It is better to contact with the screen printing company in this regard and they can help you to fulfill your printing requirements. Even you can upload the images on online platforms that can provide the screen printing facility on different materials at affordable price.
Author Bio: My name is Lara Buck. A knowledgeable and qualified blogger. Here you can see my blog which gives you brief ideas on printing techniques, and you can easily print different materials with screen printing process. Screen printing can be used on t-shirts, shirts and advertisements.
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