Setting Up a Screen Printing Studio by Hilary Williams

All levels | 12 min

Overview
Introduction00:42

Materials
Materials01:42

Setting Up Your Studio
Building a screen printing board03:58
Optimal studio set up and clean up05:38

Taught by Hilary Williams

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You don’t need an expensive or elaborate studio space to create successful screen prints. Mixed media artist Hilary Williams talks you through setting up a basic home studio space. You will learn how to create a printing board, how to set up your space to make clean prints, what tools you will need have on hand, and how to practice good studio cleanup habits.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Rope for hanging line
Clothespins
Paper
Screen-printing squeegee
Frisket or tracing paper for stencils
Ruler
Silkscreen
Exacto Knife
Pencil
2 Hinge clamps
Screws
Screwdriver
Sticky-backed rubber feet
MDF Board cut to fit largest screen and smallest screen (size shown in class: 24” x 32”)
Masking tape
Rags
Packing tape
Ink
Spatula for cleanup
Spoons for mixing ink
Cutting mat
Canvas dropcloth (or other protective covering for work surface)
Apron

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Learn how to:

Create your own printing board using MFA board, hinge clamps, and a printing screen
Gauge correct squeegee size
Keep materials on hand for quick printing
Hang a fresh print to dry
Use a spatula to pick up ink
Properly wash a screen

What you’ll get:

Learn how to set up your own studio by making a printing board, hinge clamps, and a printing screen
3 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supplies list
Step-by-step expert instruction from artist Hilary Williams
The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students