Screen printing fabric

Screen printing fabric

How to Stretch a Silk Screen

Stretch a Silk Screen on a Preroutered Frame

Step1

Buy a piece of silk-screen fabric that is at least 2 inches larger than your frame (all the way around). 200x mesh nylon is a good, all-around choice.

Step2

Immerse it in water and have a sponge handy to keep it moist during the stretching process.

Step3

Cut between four and eight 1-inch lengths of rope and one piece that is the circumference of the frame.

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Sreen printing block

Sreen printing block

This is a step by step guide to stretching fabric on a wood frame. The text following each picture explains what's going on.

I use a staple gun to attach the fabric, but there are alternative methods you can use if you choose. With staples, the fabric edges do not need to be finished.

If you have finished edges (usually with a width of fabric that wraps around the edge and is stronger) you can leave more space between attach points. You can use snaps (screw the male portion directly to the frame using cap-head screws that fit inside the snap) or velcro in this case as well.

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Home Screenprinting Tutorial

Home Screenprinting tools

~ The screen
~ Emulsion and sensitiser
~ A scoop coater or squeegee
~ Rubber gloves
~ A rubber spatula
~ A darkroom and photosafe light
~ Black bristol board, or black cloth or felt
~ Transparencies containing your artwork
~ A sheet of glass
~ A light fixture with a 250 watt photo flood bulb
~ A timer
~ A spray bottle full of cold water
~ A shower head

This my T-shirt product

This my T-shirt product

Screen Print is easy

Screen Print is easy