T-Shirt Printing Techniques: Screen Printing

T-Shirt Printing Techniques: Screen Printing

1st Jan 2023

A good t-shirt will always be in style. They are comfortable and versatile which makes them the perfect wardrobe staple for people of all ages. If you’re looking to print a t-shirt at home, there are a few different methods you can try. Let's have a look at screen printing:

Screen printing

Screen printing is one of the most popular methods for printing t-shirts at home. It is a simple process that anyone can do with the right supplies. Here is a step by step guide to screen printing t-shirts at home:

1) Firstly, you will need some supplies. You will need a screen printing kit, which you can buy online or at a craft store. You will also need a t-shirt, fabric ink, and a squeegee.

2) Once you have your supplies, you need to prepare your screen. To do this, you need to coat the screen with a light-sensitive emulsion. Once the screen is coated, you need to expose it to light. This will ‘burn’ the image into the screen.

3) Once the screen is exposed, you need to rinse it with water. This will remove the unexposed emulsion, leaving the image on the screen.

4) Now you are ready to print! Place the screen on the t-shirt and secure it in place. Then, using the squeegee, apply the ink to the screen.

5) Carefully remove the screen and allow the ink to dry. And that’s it! Your t-shirt is now ready to wear.


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Screen printing is a great way to print t-shirts at home. It is simple and easy to do, and you can create some great looking t-shirts.