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Screen printing is a great way to show your creative side while increasing your shirt collection. Learn how to silk screen images on your own from a printmaking expert in this free instructional video series.
There are 17 videos in this series:
Get to understand the basics of screen printing. Learn what screen printing is from a printmaking expert in this free video.
Knowing what tools to have can be key to starting a screen print. Get tips on the correct items to have from a printmaking expert in this free video.
There are plenty of tools needed for screen printing. Get tips on the correct items to have a from a printmaking expert in this free video.
Screen filler is needed to block holes on a screen which allows screen printing. Get tips on using screen filler from a printmaking expert in this free video.
Drawing fluid can be used for hand drawn images in screen printing. Learn about using drawing fluid to transfer your image from a printmaking expert in this free video.
Using emulsion for screen printing can make your screen photo and light sensitive. Get tips on using emulsion from a printmaking expert in this free video.
After the emulsion has dried you can expose your screen for a photo to print. Learn about how to transfer a photo from a printmaking expert in this free video.
Knowing about different inks and preparation can help ease screen printing problems. Learn about various inks from a printmaking expert in this free video.
Preparing your table can be important to creating a better screen printed image. Learn about readying your table from a printmaking expert in this free video.
The basics for preparing your screen can create a nicer screen printed image. Get tips on a better prepared screen from a printmaking expert in this free video.
Have all your equipment close at hand before you begin screen printing. Get tips on how to begin printing your image from a printmaking expert in this free video.
Spreading the ink evenly on a screen can make a nicer printed image. Learn how to spread ink for your first proof from a printmaking expert in this free video.
Making sure your image is in the same place can make a screen print look more professional. Learn how to set up your screen from a printmaking expert in this free video.
Scraping the ink quickly after your print prevents problems later. Get tips on keeping your screen clean to use again from a printmaking expert in this free video.
Clean the screen and table to use for another screen print. Learn how to completely wash your screen and clean a table from a printmaking expert in this free video.
Different screens can make various types of screen prints. Get tips on the types of screens available to use from a printmaking expert in this free video.
Choosing the right squeegee can make a difference in your screen printing project. Get tips on different types of squeegees from a printmaking expert in this free video.
How cool would it be to create your own T-shirt or poster collection? You may think it's not that easy. Think again! Silk screening is an simple way to put images on your clothes or posters and feel like an artist.
In this free video series learn how to screen print images. Starting with the right equipment, our printmaking expert will provide you instructions on silk screening. She will also tell you about different types of ink and even how to screen a photo negative. If you are interested in showing your artistic side, let our expert help you be creative.
Kate Van Der Riet Kate Van Der Riet is an Oakland, California based printmaker, specializing in intaglio, lithography and screen printing. She learned printing at University, where she studied under a master printer. Kate uses screen printing as a fine arts medium. Her work investigates the world around her, seeking understanding and simplicity. Kate holds several awards for her work in printmaking. Check out her website at www.katevdr.comdkdk
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