The Intermediate Deluxe Kit gives you the tools and instructions to screen print on paper, cardboard, wood or fabrics using the drawing fluid/screen filler and the photo emulsion methods of screen printing.
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Bring Fun Ideas to LifeThis kit features all you need to get started in screen printing. From unique baby shower presents to band t-shirts, screen printing makes it easy to create them all. Detailed instructions are included in every kit. | Turn Artwork into FashionDrawing fluid & screen filler work together to create a painted stencil. It is ideal for hand-drawn and painterly imagery, which offers great detail without the need for exposure. | Soar Without LimitsFrom simple to highly-detailed designs, Speedball's Intermediate Deluxe Kit offers you everything* you need for the photo emulsion method. This kit has the tools, inks and accessories that can allow creativity to take flight! *Light source not included. |
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Draw Your ImageAnything drawn with drawing fluid will become the printed image, so you may take advantage of the opportunity for painterly lines in your drawing. You can sketch your image out on paper first, or lightly draw directly onto the screen. | Coat Your ScreenThe purpose of screen filler is to coat all the areas of the screen which you do not want to print. If you'd like a little extra texture around the outside of your image, you can intentionally Not coat the screen perfectly with screen filler or dry brush some of the edges for a more organic and painterly textured border when you print. | Washing Out Your ScreenOnce the screen filler is completely dry, rinse the front and back of the screen. During this step, the blue drawing fluid will begin to wash away revealing the the painted stencil. | Creating Your PrintThe time has come! After all the hard work, it's time to see your project come to life. Place ink at the top of the screen and pull your squeegee evenly to create your print. When you're finished with your project, the screen can be reclaimed using Speedball Speed Clean. |
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Mixing Emulsion & CoatingDiazo Photo Emulsion is a 2-step process where the emulsion has to be 'activated' by adding sensitizer. The fundamental goal of coating a screen is to thoroughly permeate the mesh with the emulsion without overly saturating it and leaving emulsion dripping off. | Artwork & ExposureThe most effective artwork has a clear distinction between the black image and the white background. The amount of time it will require to properly expose your image will depend mostly on your light source. | Washing Out Your ScreenUsing a spray nozzle or hose, apply a forceful spray of water to both sides of your screen until all unwanted emulsion is gone and you can easily see your stencil/image. | Creating Your PrintPulling your squeegee is the heart of the craft of screen printing. The speed of your pull, squeegee angle and pressure and 'ink wrangling' are some of the core skills of a good screen print. When you're finished with your project, the screen can be reclaimed using Speedball Photo Emulsion Remover. |
