Following our screen printing induction, we were taught how to print onto fabric using the screen technique. Again, a two layer image was given to us, and our teacher had exposed our screens for us just to save time, but I have a post about screen printing that explains how! --> http://amberatlantis.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/printmaking-screen-printing.html The only difference is the screen mesh is 43tw to let more ink through and the image is exposed for longer since fabric absorbs more ink.
- Transparent for keeping the colour the same saturation - great for printing onto light coloured or light weight fabrics
- Opaque T binder which can be used as white or to create pastel colours - ideal for printing onto dark and/or heavy weight fabrics
- Opaque KP binder - Used for printing luminous shades onto dark fabric
We pinned our fabric down to keep it flat and in place when printing, making sure any creases are ironed out before hand. Just like screen printing, you apply a generous amount of ink at the top of the image and then use a squeegee at a 45 degree angle to pull the ink towards you and covering the stencil. Make sure each layer is dry before you apply the next one - you can use a hair dryer to speed this up if you are pushed for time!
When all layers are applied and dry we seal our design using a heat press (although you can also use an iron) and remove the emulsion from the screen using cleaning solution and a jet wash.
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