Set Up Screen Printing Studio

A guide to screen printing success learn helpful tips and tricks on how to run a screen printing business.

Set up screen printing studio. You don t need an expensive or elaborate studio space to create successful screen prints. Purchase green screen paper for a cheaper option. In 2014 zea mays printmaking was gifted an old filbar screen printing press and the studio was constructed to facilitate the use of this press and to create a work space and storage area for hand. 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.

Setting up a screen printing studio our goal was to create a screen printing studio that would enable artists to do both hand and photo process. You can tape tack or glue your construction paper to a wall and set your scene in front of it. Dan from forward printing has helped the post how to set up a solid screen printing production workflow. Thinking about production once you have the big ticket items out of the way it s time to think about production.

The skills and knowledge required to screen print successfully. The cheapest way to set up a temporary green screen is to buy neon colored construction paper. But also for a wash out booth. Buying a screen printing package without understanding the learning curve.

Below is an excerpt from my book made to make it. If meanwhile you wish to undertake screen printing a flat smooth surface will be required on which to hinge the screen. Mixed media artist hilary williams talks you through setting up a basic home studio space. One crucial element in the planning is access to running water.

Although a smooth table mounted with permanent hinge clamps is ideal for this you also have the option to mount clamps on a portable and easy to store board. Whether you are starting as a beginner with a home based operation or an experienced screen printer looking to set up a commercial shop we have you covered. While it is true that you can buy a screen printing package and make money screen printing garments in your spare time running a successful screen printing business requires more than just good equipment. Finding the right room to set up a screen printing studio is key.