Silk Screen Printing Process

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Silk Screen Printing Process


Silk screen printing at home is an awesome hobby or even business to get into.  The infographic above outlines the silk screen printing process.  It takes you through the various steps of how to do silk screen printing at home.  The process consists of 5 basic steps:

  1. Start With A Clean Silk Screen Printing Frame
    • Clean the silk screen with degreaser
    • Wash the silk screen thoroughly
    • Allow the silk screen to air dry
  2. Add Emulsion And Let It Dry
    • Squeegee emulsion onto the silk screen frame
    • Allow the silk screen frame to dry in a UV light safe place
  3.  Expose The Screen To A UV Light Source Or Use Sunlight
    • If using a UV light source place the film positive image reversed onto screen
    • Expose the image to a UV light source
    • If using the sun place image revered onto the screen
    • Place a clear piece of glass on top of the screen for pressure
    • Lay the screen outside in direct sunlight
  4.  Wash Out The Screen To Reveal Your Image
    • Remove the film positive image from the screen
    • Immediately wet the image and let the water soak the silk screen for 30 seconds
    • Rinse the image out with a pressure washer or a high pressure water hose
    • Use paper towels to remove excess water and allow the screen to air dry
  5. Add Ink To The Silk Screen And Print Your Design
    • Put the screen on your silk screen printing press
    • Add ink to the screen
    • Use a squeegee to press the ink through the screen onto your garment
    • Enjoy the fruits of all of your work