SILK-SCREEN PRINTING:

APPLICATIONS & TECHNIQUES

Liquitex Medium Viscosity Concentrated Artist Colors and High Viscosity Artist Colors offer artists a non-toxic approach for silk-screen techniques.

Medium Viscosity Concentrated Artist Color

Consistency of extra heavy cream. Can be squeezed or poured from container.
Easier to silk-screen through tight mesh screens.
Dries quickly on absorbent surfaces, such as paper.
May spread or "bleed" into absorbent surfaces, such as paper.

High Viscosity Artist Color

Heavy body consistency.
Less likely to spread or "bleed" when screen printing onto fabric.
Generally prints more opaque because of thicker paint application.
May clog in tight mesh screen.

Extending Drying Time

Mix up to 25% Liquitex Slow-Dri Fluid Retarder with Medium Viscosity Concentrated Artist Color to slow drying time 50% and allow for better transfer of paint to paper during printing, without significantly affecting opacity.
Mix up to 25% Liquitex Slow-Dri Gel Retarder with High Viscosity Artist Color to slow drying time 50% and allow for better transfer of paint to paper during printing, without significantly affecting opacity.
Mix Liquitex Slow-Dri Fluid and Gel Retarder to aftain intermediate consistency.

Helpful Hints During Printing

Prepare all paint necessary for printing before beginning.
Work quickly. Do not stop during printing.
Pre-wet screen with 1 part Liquitex Slow-Dri Fluid Retarder and 1 part water.
To prevent paint from drying on screen during printing, periodically spray screen during printing with 1 part Liquitex Slow-Dri Fluid Retarder and 1 part water. Too much spraying may cause paint to spread ("bleed") on paper.
For spot cleaning during silk-screen printing, remove paint from screen with a damp cloth as soon as screen clogs.
To clean major paint clogs on screen, stop printing immediately and clean screen with warm water and non-abrasive sponge or cloth. Blot with paper towel and continue printing.

Liquitex Mediums as Permanent Silk-screen

Blockouts
They are resistant to oil based screen inks and solvents.
For detail blackouts: Use Gloss Medium & Varnish or Matte Medium.
For large area and expressive blackouts: Use Gloss Gel Medium, Matte Gel Medium or Gloss Heavy Gel Medium.

Stamping, Stenciling, Block Printing Refer to Part 2: Application & Techniques: Fabric

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