Printmaking is a term that incorporates many different processes.

These include relief, intaglio, silkscreen, monotype, and lithography.

Whether you would like to create multiples of the same image or just a one-off print, each process has its own distinctive characteristics.

Printmaking offers a diverse range of expressive possibilities.

This premium inks are a great economical choice for those who desire a soft handling ink with excellent rub and wash fastness.

The ink is ready to use, making it easy to work with and saves time on preparation.

also the white color has an opaque finish, ensuring that it is highly visible and stands out against any background.

Additionally, the ink leaves a smooth surface after printing which makes it perfect for printing on a variety of surfaces.

Finally, the ink boasts excellent rub and wash fastness which means that it can stand up to frequent handling and washing without losing its vibrant color or clarity.

Overall, this premium screen print ink is an ideal choice for those who want a high-quality product that is both economical and easy to use.

Composition

Need a screen printing frame in a hurry?
Our Steel plated pre-stretched screen printing frames make the perfect choice for fast turnaround without sacrificing quality.
These frames have perfect registration, higher retained tensions, balanced warp and weft threads

for repeatable precise printing all add up to a great printing screen.

we strrtch our screens  on a proprietary automatic stretching machine that has superior automatic mesh capture

furthermore stretching techniques unavailable from any other source.

Our in-house stretchers are one of the most advanced stretching devices that insure pre-stretched frames

arrived with closely matched tensions for all mesh count,

with optimum print tension levels and captured square to the frame for optimum halftone imaging.

Practical Chart for choosing the right screen mesh

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43T Mesh – Regular artwork with average details, no very fine lines or halftones

71T Mesh – Under-base for detailed prints, detailed artwork, halftones, index color.

90T Mesh – Very detailed artwork, halftones, index color

120T Mesh – 4 color process color printing, overprint colors for simulated-process, fine halftones, very detailed art.

Screen Printing, Screen print supplies uk

Screen printing is a quick, easy, and versatile method of printmaking. It is often used for graphic arts.

Also be used to quickly mass produce poster prints, T-shirts, and original editioned prints.

Screen printing involves the use of a mesh screen which is placed over the paper or surface being printed on to,

and ink is pushed through the mesh of the screen in order to deposit a thin and even layer of colour.

Shapes are masked off to only print ink onto the desired areas of your paper.

Multi layering of inks on a single sheet of paper with different shapes masked off can create rich, densely coloured images.

Screen printing is a quick way of exploring colour and colour theory.

Furthermore an effective means of mass producing a single image.

Water-based inks are easy to clean up and dry relatively quickly.

They come in varying qualities from student grade, with less pigment, to artist quality with high lightfastness.

For a beginner, they are a great choice.

If you are looking for small tubes with a range of colours to experiment with, Schmincke’s Aqua linoprint ink has five 20ml tubes.

The colours are rich and they dry in 20 minutes.

They are a good choice if you would like to try printing in different colours without buying lots of big tubes.

Water soluble Oil Based Ink, screen printing supplies uk

Water soluble oil based ink can be cleaned up with soap and water, unlike traditional oil based inks.

This means they have the rich colour associated with traditional inks, without the need to use solvents.

Cranfield Caligo Safe Wash Relief Inks are a top quality range that are great for beginners and seasoned printmakers alike.

Oil Based Ink Screen printing supplies uk

Traditional oil based ink contains a high level of pigment, mixed with an oil such as linseed oil.

Their rich colours make them good for large areas of colour or for printing onto dark paper.

Metallic colours work very well on black paper.

Cranfield Traditional Relief Inks come in a wide range of colours, including gold and silver.

Harsh solvents can be avoided when cleaning up by using vegetable oil

and newspaper or a rag, then wiping with a plant-based solvent.

Aluminum Screen Printing squeegee

Screen Printing squeegee is an essential tool for manual printing,

used to push or pull ink across a screen to print designs onto garments.

Our Aluminum Screen Printing squeegee is made with high-quality polyurethane blades and offers a variety of 4 sizes.

• 12cm Recommended For Logo Size type prints.
• 24cm Recommended For all A4 Size Prints.
• 32cm Recommended For all A3 Size prints,
• 43cm Recommended For A2 and bigger.

Screen Printing Squeegee Maintenance:

To increase the uniform print quality and lifespan of squeegees during long runs,

it is recommended to frequently rotate the squeegees and monitor production time.

Squeegees should be cleaned and dried once they are no longer in production

and stored in a dry environment at room temperature.

It is important to allow the blade to recover from the ink and solvent before putting it back into production by resting it for a 24 hour period.

If necessary, a sharpening tool can be used to re-sharpen the blade before returning it to production.

Following these steps not only ensures a better print result but can also help to extend the lifespan of the squeegees

and reduce the need for replacements.

Squeegee Storage: art2screenprint.com

It’s important to avoid storing of squeegees blade-first, as this can cause the blade to bend or deform over time.

This not only decreases the performance of the squeegee, but it can also lead to print consistency issues.

we recommend that you store squeegees vertically, with the blade facing upwards.

This will help to maintain the shape of the blade and ensure that it provides consistent pressure during printing.

Additionally, it’s a good idea to clean your squeegee regularly and replace the blade when it becomes worn or damaged.

By taking care of your squeegee and storing it properly, you can help to ensure that your prints come out looking their best every time.

Printing Press art2screenprint.com

Screen Printing Machine fitted with 4 colors and 2 stations is the 2nd introduction unit to a 4 color prose’s.

Allthough our machine is small and compact,

consequently built to industrial quality,

also very efficient, it spins extremely smooth, and with SPOT-ON registration,

this is a BEAST for it size. A must-have if you want to start doing multi-color screen print.

It is ideal unit for any shop size, has all the same manufacturing qualities of it bigger brothers, and can take on any 4 color print job.

• Laser cut and formed steel assembly that ensures a solid and stable steel construction
• Sand blasted and powder coated steel assembly.
• 45mm Center shaft rotating on a tapered roller bearing assembly.
• Poly urethane detent wheel
• LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY.

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