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  This guide demonstrates how to create a risograph-style effect using screen printing. Risograph (or Riso) is a technique where each colour is printed separately in layers, often slightly off registration, creating a distinctive textured and handmade look. This approach works well in the classroom, encouraging experimentation with colour, ...

  Screen printing, a technique that dates back over a thousand years to ancient China and Japan, has evolved into one of the most versatile and widely used printmaking methods today. Using light-sensitive emulsions, you can now create intricate, reusable stencils for printing on fabric, paper and more. This guide walks you through each ...

  Before you can start printing, properly preparing your screen is essential. Tacking up your mesh ensures it’s taut, secure and ready for crisp, consistent results. Whether you’re working with 120 TPC, 90 TPC, or 43 TPC mesh, this guide will walk you through the steps to mount and tension your screen correctly, giving you a ...

Screen Printing - IntroductionAs a way of transferring designs onto fabric, screen printing originated in China (around AD 221). The Japanese soon followed this and began using simple stencilling techniques to create imagery. Stencils were cut out of paper at this time and human hair was woven to create the mesh. They used stiff brushes to ...

Screen printing is such a versatile and rewarding process, whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting your artistic journey. From bold, graphic designs to delicate, layered textures, the possibilities are endless, but a few simple tips can make a huge difference in the quality of your prints.One of the first things is that consistency is ...

While Winchester greeted us with grey skies and a steady drizzle, inside The Arc the atmosphere was bright, creative and full of energy. Yesterday Specialist Crafts joined 12 art teachers and technicians for an uplifting workshop led by Berkshire Printmakers’ brilliant duo, Sarah Martinez and Cipriano Martínez. What could have been an ...

    Why Screen Printing MattersThere’s something magical about that first pull of a squeegee, the hush before the reveal, when the image appears bold against the paper. Screen printing is one of those techniques that never fails to capture attention. It’s immediate, playful and deeply satisfying; it teaches students that art ...

  Stencil card has a waxy finish which resists the moisture from the ink and lasts longer than paper. By placing the stencil card under the mesh prevents the squeegee from catching on the cut edges.  Step by step - Let's CreateChoose a bold graphic design, which will hold it’s rigid form when cut. You can either print out a design ...

  Professional Aluminium Pre-Meshed Frames   If you need a more professional print finish then opt for our range of Professional Aluminium Frames. Aluminium frames are more robust and ideal for heavy use. Screens stay tight for longer ensuring reproducible results. Available in multiple sizes they are pre-meshed in three grades of ...