Step by step: Silkscreen

Printing
Arts 6 3rd Quarter Week 2
Procedures in Silkscreen printing

Printmaking is one of the oldest forms where an image is transferred from one
surface to another. There are various methods of printmaking. One of these is
silkscreen printing.
Silkscreen printing technique makes use of a woven mesh to support an ink-
blocking stencil acquired using stencil to apply ink onto another material, usually
fabric, like t-shirts, pouches caps or any material that can keep the image onto its
surface.
Silkscreen printing is a viable business venture especially if you can come up with
unique designs. As in most artworks, you just need to be creative and make sure to
use the elements and principles of art as you would in traditional art.
 Learning Task 1: Look at the following pictures and answer the questions below. Write it in your
notebook.

1. Which of the following t-shirt designs caught your attention? Why?

2. If you will be given a chance to think of any design for your t-shirt, what will it be and why?
3. Do you have any idea how a particular design can be transferred to your shirt?
Learning Task 2: Read and understand.
Silkscreen printing demonstrates the wonders of textile paint on cloth to make a print.
The materials needed for silkscreen printings are:

a. Screen frame- commonly made of wood covered
tightly with a fine mesh. The mesh is your screen
which the ink will pass through to transfer your image
onto your chosen material.
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b. Photosensitive emulsion and activator-sensitizer
and emulsion are two different things you will have to
mix together to apply on the screen.
Learning Task 2: Read and understand.
Silkscreen printing demonstrates the wonders of textile paint on cloth to make a print.
The materials needed for silkscreen printings are:

c. Screen printing ink or paint d. Squeegee- this tool usually made of vinyl or rubber
blade
Learning Task 2: Read and understand.
Silkscreen printing demonstrates the wonders of textile paint on cloth to make a print.
The materials needed for silkscreen printings are:

e. Material to be printed- anything made from fabric

such as t-shirt, bag or it can be a piece of paper or
canvas.
Here are the steps for successful screen printing.
1. Choose and create your artwork to be screened. – Starters should have a design which is simple and clear.
Bold and thick lines are suggested because printing delicate, fine-lined design requires a lot of work.
• 2. Gather your materials- Obtain all necessary materials and equipment needed for your screen printing.
• 3. Prepare the frame and screen – Create a wooden frame and cover it tightly with fine mesh like screen
fabric. Make sure it is stretch and tight as possible to make the screen straight. Secure the frame with staples
around it.
• 4. Spread the photo emulsion into the screen - Read the instructions on your emulsion container on how to
mix it with the sensitizer. Mix the two thoroughly according to factory instructions.
Spread the emulsion mixture on your screen. You can place the screen on top of a black fabric or paper to
assure that it covers all the holes. Place it on dark place to dry.
Here are the steps for successful screen printing.
5. Burn the image into the screen. – Attach your prepared design to your screen and expose it on the light to
burn the image and let the design pass trough the screen and transfer to the material.
6. Rinse the screen. -After the emulsion has completely harden, take it to a running water. The emulsion that
was covered by the design flakes off as it touches the water.
7. Print. – Insert a cardboard in your materials like t-shirt. Pour some ink horizontally across the top of the
screen and use the squeegee to spread the ink by pulling down, press it against the screen to let the ink pass
through the holes of the mesh.
Learning Task 3: Choose the letter of the correct answer to complete the statement. Write your
answer on your notebook.
1. _______________ is the oldest form where an image is transferred from one surface to another.
a. Painting
b. Drawing
c. Printmaking
2. Screen frame commonly made of _____________ covered tightly with a mesh.
a. Wood
b. Plastic
c. Paper
3. ___________technique makes use of woven mesh to support an ink-blocking stencil.
a. Silkscreen printing
b. Intaglio printing
c. Photo emulsion printing
4. A tool that usually made of vinyl or rubber blade is called ________.
a. Mesh
b. Squeegee
c. Emulsion
Designing a t-shirt is another way to promote a place or a product. Creating a customized t-shirt using
technology, can come up with a customized unique design.
Learning Task 4: Create a design for your t-shirt promoting your province using digital art software available.
Apply techniques you learned in the previous lessons.

Materials
computer
digital art software
printer
typewriting
 Steps to follow:
1. Think about the distinct features of your province or an
important event celebrated by your hometown.
2. You can also include yourself in your design by proudly
saying that the Philippine destination of your choice is one of
the best in the world. Some sample slogan is given below:

3. Make use of different colors.

4. Print your design.
Learning Task 5: (Optional)
Create a design promoting your province or an important event celebrated by your own hometown. Use
marker and any coloring materials in making a design for your t-shirt. Draw your t-shirt in your notebook.
Learning Task 5: Ask members of the family to rate your
output based on the rubric given below. Let them record their
score and sign them. Do this in your notebook.
5 4 3 2
All visual elements
are relevant to the
theme and make it
easy to understand.

Image is
exceptionally
appealing in terms
of design, layout,
and neatness.

All instructions are

followed.