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Screen printing techniques primarily require a fine mesh or screen securely stretched around a stiff casing. Segments that are not to be printed are blocked on the screen. To create a print, the screen is placed on a piece of dry paper or fabric and ink is placed on top of it. A rubber blade is used to spread ink consistently across the screen. The ink passes through the open spaces in the screen onto the paper or fabric below after which the screen is removed. This method is usually used for flat or moderately flat surface printing.

This process is a combination of preparation, installation and orientation. In the initial stages, one needs to use cutting tools to create a design. These include art knives, scooping knives, multiple blades and scalpels. One can use these to create a design on a monofilament or multifilament nylon or polyester surface or a photosensitive indirect screen printing film. One needs to have a collection of screen printing inks. With the help of blotting pens, an artist may block the parts that are not to be printed.

The next step involves spreading the ink with spatulas, rubber blades or squeegees. After this step is completed, the artist needs to use screen printing frames. Amateurs may consider using clamps or tapes to hold the article to be printed, in place. While using a photosensitive indirect screen printing film, tabletop printers or garment printing machines have to be used.

 

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Screen printing technology that required a fine mesh or screen securely stretched around a rigid shell. Section is not printed on the screen is blocked.