SCREEN PRINTER
Published on Nov 22, 2015
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SCREEN PRINTER
WHAT IS SCREEN PRINTING?
Screen printing is a method of printing in which ink is pushed through a mesh screen onto a wide range of materials and surfaces.
WHAT DOES A SCREEN PRINTER DO?
A screen printer creates a product by printing images onto clothing, paper, or other materials which are sold, worn, or displayed.
important skills to have
- How to operate a printing press
- How to burn, use, and maintain a screen
- How to make a film
- Knowledge of different screen printing techniques
- How to use and clean up screen printing inks
More SKIlls
- Knowledge of the screenprinting industry
- How to obtain materials
- Social skills
- How to manage a printing studio
- Basic graphic design concepts
HOW TO LEARN SCREEN PRINTING
Many screen printers are self-taught. There books and manuals dedicated to screen printing and many schools offer courses that include hands on training.
Famous Screen printers
- Andy Warhol
- Dan McCarthy
- Florence Broadhurst
- Claire Halifax
- Peter Blake
TIM DOYLE
Tim Doyle is an artist/illustrator who uses a variety of methods in his work, including screen printing. He started off publishing a zine called Amazing Adult Fantasy and went on to various gigs, including running a small chain of comic book stores and being the art director for MONDO.
In 2009, he launched his own company and printing studio, Nakatomi Print Labs, with partner, Clark Wilson. He continues to produce art for many companies, other artists, and has had several sold out shows. One of his most famous series, Unreal Estate, is among my favorite.
Where do screen printers get work?
- Screen printing studios
- Performers needing show posters
- Theatres and other venues needing informational prints
- Many types of businesses and institutions needing promotional artwork
- At home, running their own printing business online
