Set Up Screen Printing Studio

The skills and knowledge required to screen print successfully.

Set up screen printing studio.

Below is an excerpt from my book made to make it. Whether you are starting as a beginner with a home based operation or an experienced screen printer looking to set up a commercial shop we have you covered. If you need to cover a whole wall you can tape multiple poster boards together using clear packing tape. If meanwhile you wish to undertake screen printing a flat smooth surface will be required on which to hinge the screen.

You can tape tack or glue your construction paper to a wall and set your scene in front of it. A guide to screen printing success learn helpful tips and tricks on how to run a screen printing business. One crucial element in the planning is access to running water. Purchase green screen paper for a cheaper option.

Here are our ranar and catspit screen printing startup kits and starter packages to match any budget as well as production demands. In 2014 zea mays printmaking was gifted an old filbar screen printing press and the studio was constructed to facilitate the use of this press and to create a work space and storage area for hand. Buying a screen printing package without understanding the learning curve. Although a smooth table mounted with permanent hinge clamps is ideal for this you also have the option to mount clamps on a portable and easy to store board.

Not only is a sink necessary for the clean up of squeegees scoop coaters sponges etc. Finding the right room to set up a screen printing studio is key. You don t need an expensive or elaborate studio space to create successful screen prints. Setting up a screen printing studio our goal was to create a screen printing studio that would enable artists to do both hand and photo process.

But also for a wash out booth. Mixed media artist hilary williams talks you through setting up a basic home studio space. You will learn how to create a printing board how to set up your space to make clean prints what tools you will need have on hand and how to practice good. Thinking about production once you have the big ticket items out of the way it s time to think about production.