How To Screen Print For Your Streetwear Brand
Brema・2 minutes read
Brema details his intricate screen printing process, from designing and burning screens to printing t-shirts and aligning colors, ensuring accuracy and quality in each step. Screens are meticulously washed and dried to remove excess emulsion, with designs saved as PDFs for consistency in size when taken to a print shop.
Insights
- Brema's screen printing process involves meticulous steps like designing, burning screens, and printing, emphasizing attention to detail and precision in each stage.
- The use of PDFs for design storage and a specific burning unit for screen preparation highlights the importance of consistency and technical equipment in achieving high-quality results in screen printing.
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Recent questions
What is screen printing?
A: Screen printing is a process where a design is transferred onto a surface through a mesh screen, allowing ink to pass through open areas onto the material below.
How are transparencies used in screen printing?
A: Transparencies are used to transfer the design onto the screen by blocking the areas where ink should not pass through, ensuring the final print is accurate and detailed.
Why is it important to wash screens carefully in screen printing?
A: Washing screens carefully in screen printing is crucial to remove excess emulsion, ensuring the design comes out clearly and accurately when printing onto the material.
What is the purpose of aligning screens in screen printing?
A: Aligning screens in screen printing is essential to ensure that each color layer is accurately placed on the material, preventing any misalignment or overlapping of colors in the final print.
How is consistency maintained in screen printing designs?
A: Consistency in screen printing designs is maintained by saving designs as PDFs to preserve size accuracy when taken to a print shop, ensuring that the final prints are consistent and uniform in size and detail.
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