Screen Printing

 Screen Printing

In Textiles, we have been exploring different techniques to design and create an original piece of fabric that addresses our cultural heritage and identity.

We have explored many creative techniques like Block Printing and Stencil Painting. This week we have focused on Screen Printing.

What is Screen Painting? Screen Printing is a process of moving a stencil design onto a flat surface (paper, cardboard etc) using a mesh screen, ink/paint and a squeegee. It consists of:

Equipment:
1. Mesh Screen
2. Squeegee
3. Paint/Ink
4. Newspaper
5. Stencil
6. Paintbrush or Paint Sponge

Basic Method:
1. Make a Stencil or using a pre-made stencil.
2. Place the Newspaper first, then fabric or paper you want to use on top.
3. Place the stencil underneath the mesh screen and on top of what you are using to put your design on.
4. Place a medium-sized amount onto the screen.
5. Then with your squeegee, starting from the top, push down all the way to the bottom of the screen.
(if needed, add more paint and repeat the step)
6. Remove the screen and the stencil, then you have your design!