How To: Introduction To Screen Printing

With preparation and quality materials, screen printing can be easy as pie!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/how-to-introduction-to-screen-printing • Posted by Opus Art Supplies

Marsha Arbour, former manager of Opus Art Supplies in Victoria BC, reveals the step-by-step techniques for creating a simple 3-colour screen print with stencils.

You will need

Chartpak Marker Blender, Mask-Ease Stonehenge Pads Paper X Acto Knife X Acto Blades Double Sided Tape Masking Tape Speedball Hinge Clamps Golden Silkscreen Medium Strathmore Stamping Cards Speedball Wood Squeegee Squeegee 18 Speedball Screen Printing Frame Golden Heavy Body Acrylic Paints s Permaset Aqua Screenprinting Ink Speedball Screenprinting Ink Straight Edge Ruler Alvin Self-Healing Cutting Mat Bone Folder

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Marsha Arbour, former manager of Opus Art Supplies in Victoria BC, reveals the step-by-step techniques for creating a simple 3-colour screen print with stencils.

Instructions

1. Gather your materials and supplies.

2. In Part 1 – Materials & Preparation, you’ll be introduced to the supplies needed for printing, how to prepare your materials, and learn how to create both paper and Mask-Ease stencils for your screen.

3. Part 2 – The Registration & Printing video covers how to attach your stencils to the screen, two methods of registration, and the creation of a 3-colour print series.

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   Follow along, make your own notes, and then start creating your own prints!