Screen Printing for Beginners: A 3-Part Series by Hilary Williams

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Beginner | 1 hour 17 min

Series Overview
Series Overview01:44

Part 1: Screen Printing with Tracing Paper Stencils
Part 1 overview00:25
Tools and materials01:07
Cutting stencils07:06
Preparing for printing07:46
Print first color10:46
Clean up06:46
Print second color08:57

Part 2: Screen Printing Cards
Part 2 overview00:31
Cut stencils02:28
Print first screen08:31
Print second screen05:35
Finish card01:42

Part 3: Screen Printing on Fabric
Part 3 overview00:43
Materials00:52
Trace and cut stencil design03:10
Print first color06:03
Print second color03:21

Taught by Hilary Williams

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If you’re brand new to screen printing, this three-part course is the perfect place to start. Screen-printing pro Hilary Williams shows you how to create stencils using tracing paper and use them to make simple prints on paper. Once you’ve gotten the feel for pulling consistent prints, she shows you the ins and outs of printing on fabric. At the end of this course, you’ll know how to set up a screen printing studio, clean and care for your tools, and create successful prints on paper and fabric using any artwork you please.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Screen Printing for Beginners Part 1: Screen Printing with Tracing Paper Stencils

Screen printing mesh screen (lower than 125 mesh count is best for beginners)

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

Screen printing ink for paper (Hilary uses orange and green)

Screen print clamp hinges on a board or table

Cutting mat

Craft knife

Scissors

Pencil

Tracing paper

Packing tape

Masking tape

Rubber spatula

Spoon

Rags

Newsprint for test prints

Several sheets of 11” x 14” cardstock or other print-making art paper

Screen Printing for Beginners Part 2: Screen Printing Cards

Screen printing mesh screen (lower than 125 mesh count is best for beginners)

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

Screen printing ink for paper (Hilary uses pale yellow and red)

Screen print clamp hinges on a board or table

Cutting mat

Craft knife

Scissors

Pencil

Tracing paper

Packing tape

Masking tape

Rubber spatula

Spoon

Rags

Newsprint for test prints

Several sheets of A9 (5 ½” x 8 ½”) cardstock

Screen Printing for Beginners Part 3: Screen Printing on Fabric

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:

Download Materials List Screen_Printing_for_Beginners_Part_1.pdf Screen_Printing_For_Beginners_Part_2.pdf Screen_Printing_For_Beginners_Part_3.pdf

Learn how to:

Create stencils using tracing paper
Make simple prints on paper
Set up a screen printing studio
Clean and care for your tools
Create successful prints on paper and fabric

What you’ll get:

Step-by-step expert instruction from Hilary Williams on screen printing for beginners
13 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supplies list
The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students