subject: Learn How Screen Printing Is Best Utilized! [print this page] The method of printing called screen printing is quite old and still very popular. It is the method of applying color and design on a printable surface using a screen. Screen printing is widely used today on fabrics, product labels, circuit board printing, designer balloons and much more.
Method of screen printing:
The screen printing method involves a screen which carries the image, the squeegee and the ink. The screen is stretched over a frame and a stencil is produced. Ink is applied and is forced through the mesh openings, forming an image only in the areas where no stencil is applied. Screen printing has the advantage that a greater thickness of ink can be applied. Also, another advantage is that the press can print on surfaces of any shape, thickness and size.
Commonly screen printing is done for T-shirts. The methods are quite easy and with a bit of study and purchase of materials, almost anyone can get into screen printing. You can find step by step instructions on how to do screen printing just by doing a search on the Internet. If you are looking to start a screen printing business, lots of information is available to you.
Benefits of screen printing:
Screen printing is not applied with much pressure on the surface to be printed. The technique can be applied over a wide range of surfaces. Different from other printing methods, screen printing does not require a hard surface. Screen printing is even suitable for round and curved surfaces.
For artists, screen printing can allow them to make very versatile designs. Images and designs can be easily photocopied or printed on the stencils or artists can also draw the designs on the tracing stencil.
The screen printing method can also be economical. If you need to print products in wholesale quantity, screen printing is the most viable option. It is quicker, and when large amounts are printed, it is more economical. The colors used in screen printing dry quite quickly, allowing a speedy process.
Screen printing also can be utilized to print larger designs without the text or design being distorted. Colors used in screen printing are environmentally friendly and they last a long time.
