Screen Printing for Beginners by Hilary Williams

Beginner | 1 hour 15 min

Taught by Hilary Williams

Now that you’re a pro at printing on paper, it’s time to learn how to screen print on fabric. Instead of using tracing paper stencils, this class uses a medium called frisket, which is a self-adhering transparent film. Hilary will show you how to create stencils and make placemats featuring a two-color layered print. This technique also works great for tea towels, pillowcases, curtains, or printing yardage of fabric for fashion projects.

Learn how to:

Register two colors for printing on fabric
Use basic screen-printing skills
Print on fabric
Make placemats

Chapters

Screen Printing on Fabric
Part 3 overview00:43
Materials00:52

Screen Printing Fabric
Trace and cut stencil design03:10
Print first color06:03
Print second color03:21

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

20” x 30” screen printing mesh screen (lower than 125 mesh count is best for beginners)

Screen printing squeegee (any width; at least 5” smaller than screen frame width)

Screen printing ink for fabric (Hilary uses bright green and navy)

Screen print clamp hinges on a board or table

Cutting mat

Craft knife

Scissors

Sharpie

Tracing paper

Packing tape

Masking tape

Rubber spatula

Spoon

Rags

14” X 20” pieces of fabric for placemats (Hilary uses gray duck canvas)

Downloads:

ScreenPrintingForBeginners_Part3.pdf
ScreenPrintingForBeginners_Part1.pdf
ScreenPrintingForBeginners_Part2.pdf

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Screen Printing for Beginners

Part 1:

Screen Printing for Beginners: Screen Printing with Tracing Paper Stencils

Hilary Williams

Start screen printing with a simple stencil cut from regular tracing paper. In the first class, Hilary explains the basics of screen printing, demonstrating how much ink to use, what the consistency should be, and the right pressure to use when printing. She also shows simple registration techniques (so your print lands in its intended spot), and how to add a second layer of color to your prints. This is an easy way to start printing without any fancy equipment.

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Part 2:

Screen Printing for Beginners: Screen Printing Cards

Hilary Williams

Print custom cards to have on hand for any occasion. Hilary uses tracing paper stencils and a basic screen-printing setup to print these cards, so there’s no need to burn screens or do any complicated prep work. This class provides a great opportunity to keep practicing your screen-printing skills and create a set of professional looking handmade cards.

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