Equipment/Screenprinting

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Set-up items

Workbench and storage

  • Adjustable height table top (as in craft room)
  • Storage / drying cabinet, e.g., unit with wire-mesh drawers to sit under printing table when not in use

Small tools and accessories

  • Smaller squeegees for smaller screens
  • Palette knives (plastic) or equivalent (spatulas)
  • Hose for tap to help with screen washout
  • Artist's aprons (2 or 3?)
  • Soft brush to help with screen washout
  • Washing up liquid
  • Airtight plastic pots for mixing and storing ink

Regular supplies

  • Unprinted newsprint paper (as used for wrapping chips or pottery etc.), A2 sheets
  • Acrylic print medium (paper/general use)
  • Acrylic print medium (fabric)
  • Acrylic paint to mix to provide pigment colours
  • Pre-formulated fabric inks (e.g., Permaset Aqua Fabric Magic) in a few basic colours
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