ScreenprintingOnPaper

Screenprinting on Paper and non-Fabrics

Summary

Preparation

1. Check that paper or item is suitable
2. Prepare a screen and stencil
3. Select or mix non-textile printing ink

Printing session

1. 1. Prepare test paper pieces
2. Select square-profile squeegee
3. Clear space in drying rack
4. Print on paper or items

Cleanup

1. Wash screen, equipment and hands
2. Log activity and pay for any Makespace materials by items x print size

Detailed instructions

1. Check paper or items are suitable for printing

For best results paper should not be too thin or it may wrinkle or get waterlogged. Note that typical 'office' or 'computer' paper (80 gsm) is usually too thin and will not dry flat especially if there is a lot of ink in the design. Non-paper items should be somewhat absorbent.

1. Prepare a screen and stencil – see CreatingScreenprintingStencils
2. Select or mix non-textile printing ink

   First decide on the colour to be printed in this session.  Items must dry before printing additional colours so only prepare ink for each colour just before it is needed for printing.
   If the colour(s) you want are available as ready-mixed fabric ink then use that.  We recommend Permaset Aqua Fabric Magic.