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What is Screen Printing?
What is Screen Printing?
Screen printing is a photo based process.
Screen printing is a photo based process.
Photo sensitive emulsion is applied to a screen mesh.
Photo sensitive emulsion is applied to a screen mesh.
When the emulsion is dry, the screen is exposed to an image transparency using UV light exposure unit.
When the emulsion is dry, the screen is exposed to an image transparency using UV light exposure unit.
The screen is then washed and the stencil developed
The screen is then washed and the stencil developed
The stencil is then printed and ink 'pulled' over the screen using a squeegee, through the stencil onto paper or fabric.
The stencil is then printed and ink 'pulled' over the screen using a squeegee, through the stencil onto paper or fabric.
Booking an Induction
To book a Screen printing induction click here.
Following an Induction: Once students have had an induction with one of our specialist technicians, they are able to book one of our x 4 vacuum screen beds via Connect2 and work independently. It is possible to book up to a week in advance.
Screen Print Resources & Facilities
Screen Print Resources & Facilities
Screen Beds
Screen Beds
Sundry items
Sundry items
Inks/ Medium
Inks/ Medium
Preparing Digital Files for Screenprint
Preparing Digital Files for Screenprint
Shu Printmaking
Shu Printmaking
We have a You Tube channel with all of our instructional videos. Follow the link below.
We have a You Tube channel with all of our instructional videos. Follow the link below.
Hand Drawn Positives for Screenprint
Hand Drawn Positives for Screenprint
Screenprint Refresher (Portable Screen Bed)
Screenprint Refresher (Portable Screen Bed)
Do Not Operate Equipment Without an Induction
Nitrile gloves and aprons are provided
Keep areas tidy and free from obstrucitons
Always clean untensils after use
Empty water from basins and ring out sponges after use
Put waste in the bins provided
Ask for technical assistance if in doubt
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