Screen Printing - Degreasing a Screen

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Once you've completed you image and emailed it to me, you'll have to see me for a screen. You'll probably see old stains in the screen from old prints that other students have made. This is not a problem, as long as it isn't clogging the pores of the screen.

Over time, ink and the green emulsion can leave a residue in the screen. If you degrease your screen, this won't be a problem. This handout explains how to degrease a screen. It's really easy. Even if you have a brand new screen, degreasing is needed to prepare the fabric. You can also find a video of the process below.

Screen Printing

    Syllabus & Assignment
    Thumbnails
    Rough
    Comprehensive
    Degreasing a Screen
    Coating a Screen
    Exposing a Screen
    Washing out a Screen
    Patching Pinholes
    Blocking Out
    Cutting Paper to Print on
    Printing the First Color
    Printing Other Colors
    Reclaiming a Screen
    Choosing Keepers
    Matting a Print
    Submitting for Grading