How To Make A Screen For Screen Printing | THE BLUEPRINT

INDVLST Lab's screen print guru Tek took over our studio to talk about his humble beginnings and teach us the DIY art of screen printing shirts from scratch.
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[@bobbyd1961]

This is the simplest and best video on how to start screen printing I have ever saw. Dying to try this out.

[@Gilbertify1]

It is good at first to understand the steps but definitely research every part In depth because one mess up and the entire design process is messed up for good with no redos. Also, $60 to do all this is really misleading as hell lol. I can’t believe the tutorial tries to act like that’s all you need and you’re set. It’s enough for one tee shirt i guess

[@mistergraham6702]

@@Gilbertify1 quit lying FOOL this is all you need, if not tell me what else i need. kidding but no seriously ima rookie and i was hoping this was all i needed aside from a heat press, your telling me i got to buy those 15,000 machines for screen printing or can i get away with using cheap stuff.

[@brianbradley1952]

Yeah it is

[@rachaelvaldivieso3434]

I agree. The majority of all screen printing videos are super complicated and overwhelming to follow and understand. This was the simplest easy to understand screen printing video.

[@gagafifty5068]

Gotta be a easier process. Because if you gotta do this for every design. Lid what happens to the smiley face design,

[@og9656]

Love this video! extra tip! After printing, seal ur design by putting parchment over it and ironing on a low setting for 30 seconds

[@Gabs.AcidHouzze]

As a College student studying fashion hoping to start a t-shirt line by this summer, this video helped me soooooo much, straight fire fs!!

[@RapdonMakaberi]

Hi Gabrielle, thinking of the same too. Geographically I am in Africa but politically in Kenya. Check my stuff out and I believe you will love them.

[@soycervantesjr]

Best of luck!

[@2famous-]

did u?

[@okii3338]

we need an update gabrielle

[@nykirathompsonl4925]

did you start ?

[@crispychicken2743]

It's not hard to do. In fact its simple. You forgot to tell people to take the glass cover out of the light . You need a 600 watt light about 12 inches above and use for about 6 minutes only. You should see the things we make .you would not believe it .

[@CringeOMusic]

it's so crazy how people misunderstand the whole light situation. first of all, it's different per emulsion. second, the light wattage isn't going to be super strict. none of it is. it's all going to be case sensitive. what's crazier is how people give up after like two tries. you can use all kinds of lights some longer than others guys but as some people find like crispychicken here certain lights may work better than others

[@Inmotion-Rehab]

@crispychicken2743 How can I access your products?

[@BurkenProductions]

Its uv cureable though

[@michael14ml]

These blueprint episodes are so awesome for people who are taking their first steps into design. Always love seeing these, your brand is a big inspiration for me. Looking forward to more as always 🙂❤️

[@djhutchison]

When I was working at a screen printing shop back in the day, it was largely the same process, just geared toward bigger orders. So, the materials, and equipment were slightly different/more robust. We use sheet emulsion on the screens. We had an industrial arc lamp, and vacuum table to burn the screens. The basement was set up to prep screens for burning, and for reclaiming screens if we we're expecting more shirt orders from that job. We had single, two color, and four color stations, and later added an automatic press that was capable of 8 colors. Of course, there was a wall with all of the various inks we used. A Pantone guide was essential for mixing colors to client specifications. Amazing to think that practically anyone can do this, really.

[@greglane334]

How ironic. I googled it and ended up here

[@carlosleo4485]

Anybody else here to make a spider man suit from scratch?

[@backroomsguideno.87]

Almost, trying to make matching spiderman hoodies for me and my husband

[@OM-ee9uf]

Love art and i love expression. I need that for artistic expression

[@ambertoennies2353]

I literally just started looking at screen printing today for designs we've had for a couple years. And I am so glad this was the first video I watched on how to stencil for sil screening. I was super overwhelmed in the 10 minutes before I found this. Thank you!

[@condone_este3759]

I've been wanting to learn how to screen print for the longest so I can start to learn how to make cloths and you don't know how much this video helped me thanks everyone at chinatown market 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@javarionwest3558]

I came here in hopes of finding a video that was simple + easy and the amount of detail you put into a 5 minute was more than I could ask for! Thank you!!!!!

[@caseynelson9993]

FYI: He forgot to tape the edges of the screen where there isnt emulsion to keep excess ink from pushing through and onto the shirt.

[@sat_kong]

How to wash that emultion after finish the job?

[@crackshotscreenprinting]

great for first timers, but there was one thing that he could have done to ensure it to always be a better print.... when applying the emulsion it needed to be applied none ink side and then ink side and not scoop off access on the non ink side because that is where it needed to be thickest. Just an FYI.

[@y.yasemin]

It took me 20min to burn the screen and he just needs 2

[@romeisfallingagain]

thank you tek. 10 videos trying to find out what is happening in each stage and you showed it all. bravo sir

[@Nowayforeal]

I’ve been meaning to get into screen printing for a while, this is so dope!

[@Rodtharuler0808]

How long did you blow dry the emulsion and was it cold or hot

[@connietalbot8073]

You need to make sure you're flooding properly, one clean flood. And then when it comes to printing, just keep one long sausage of ink/paint at the top then apply lots of pressure and print the design in one solid wipe down the screen. Notice the top right of your final print is blotchy and faint. It's because you let too much ink through the screen before you printed.

[@jamesjohno1180]

I know this was two years ago hopefully you’re still here😂you sound like you know about this stuff, how do I print a design onto the screen so I can make that? If I make sense lol, like he said you can print onto the see through paper? Will this work in any printer? I really want to start making T-shirts with my gf but I’ve been pretty confused

[@imanimonea3410]

@@jamesjohno1180if you go to staples or something you can get transparent paper that you can run through an ink jet!!

[@glacialimpala]

I think he meant print on the see through foil and then the ink of the print will shield the screen from the light ​@@jamesjohno1180

[@Deathruder]

so stoked on trying this process, it reminds me of developing a film photo in the dark room.

[@rachaelvaldivieso3434]

Please more videos with Tek. He's so good and to the point when expanding screen printing.

[@nssdesigns]

So was that justca LED light or halogen?

[@williamsobers5057]

Does it matter which type emulsion? There are several types on Amazon. Do you have a video on how to use the vector image as a negative? Thanks

[@d34thwish]

Did you find out which type emulsion is best?

[@Fierro825]

Big Tek dropping that 🔥🔥🔥🔥‼️ Yoooo NO 🚫🧢 if I win that screen I will get a Chinatown market tattoo 😎💉 Chinatown 4L 🇨🇳 🏙‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@inkbytes9440]

Thanks for your excellent instruction. I keep getting asked to do T-shirts and the idea has always phased me till I watched this. Time to raid Amazon.👍🏻

[@demonovationable]

Every part of this is pretty easy except for the drying part which is conveniently glossed over. If not dried properly your ink will wash out of your shirt. Getting a flash dryer is gonna cost you, and putting the shirt in the oven is risky.

[@rileypugh6412]

Yeah i would say get a heat gun, still pretty pricey but significantly cheaper than a flash dryer

[@gumspit]

Literally just get some baking paper or some scrap fabric and put it on top of your design and then iron it, it depends on the ink that you use. Some of them don't require any heat to dry

[@dantheman6583]

I’m actually starting like a little clothing brand (got inspiration from you and some other brands) with screen printing and this was like perfect timing thanks ChinaTown Market!

[@Ashley_Mariee]

this is the BEST screen printing tutorial on youtube ever. props bro 💯

[@Raiderhippo]

noice 👍🙂 ty for the vid now time to make my own shirt 😁

[@whiskitty01]

I never thought of applying a second colour that way!🤩

[@cracklez1294]

Can someone tell me or link me what material is on that frame? I mean I know is maybe a mesh but I heard it could work with polyester too. Idk

[@efrennapoles9696]

I have trouble when it comes to washing the screen, I didn’t know if it was because of the pressure of the hose when washing it. Or if I left it exposing under the light too long. Or possibly the consistency of the emulsion. But when I go to wash it the emulsion around the design comes offf too

[@MoneyNandomode]

I have this same issue that why I came to this video for

[@mudithamadawa7510]

Thanks for your video. It’s great. What’s the bulb used to expose a silk screen.

[@merchanthandson5271]

I have question. I dont have know anything about this. Does the black color only will be burned or could use other dark color. And the parts you dont want to burn should be white?

[@eg5595]

I think so. The black, will make the openings or the negative space on the screen. Then you spray wash those places from the emulsion which now creates openings that allow ink to be pressed through with a squeegee

[@soboredtv3274]

Thank you this helps a lot!!! I’m just wondering how would I apply something that I made on illustrator to the actual screen do I have to get it printed somewhere? Thank you!

[@natalienichole6273]

You can have it printed on a transparency at almost any office supply store or you can invest in a good printer that will handle transparencies

[@kawaiichic4154]

Than you. You gave me so much hope. Because I am home right now rehabilitating hopefully for my future I'm no longer able to do the work I previously done but I am ready to get started but I didn't know how to get started because I didn't have the money right now for any equipment or machines. I am ready to get started with my ideas. Thank you. Although ever so humble very much appreciated.

[@andygrice424]

I used to do that. We had a darkroom, drying station. Exposure room.

[@missladyt]

Tek voice so soothing. Love it!!!!!

[@jodotgiff]

I’ve had a couple failed attempts with my screen printing but this vid is givin me hope

[@jodotgiff]

I have come back to say that I’m final all screen printing!

[@andiwh0]

Thanks for this tutorial! Really helpful. Just wondering my led lamp is 100W , how long should I expose the light? Some say 5 sec, 10 sec , up to 5 to 10 min... I’m really confused. Thanks for any help!

[@teesprintandapparel]

did you ever find out this answer? i’m searching…

[@jaketsotadze9509]

What size screen, coat scooper, and transparency paper did you use for this vid?

[@Kateryna-M]

Cool video, thank you! Few questions: what's the blow dryer temperature? How bright is the lamp?

[@scrapeaholicstm]

man thank you! simple straight to the point best video to diy screen printing !

[@diedtmr]

If this isn't the best video for screen printing idk what it 😹

[@punkrockneverdie]

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[@reymendoza7134]

What color emulsion do you use? Does it matter? How dark should a room be when adding the emulsion? Can I use a uv light to burn the screen?

[@neel0596]

I didn’t know how to make a screen for screen printing and now I do, thank you CTown Market🙌

[@ابوعدي-ك4خ2ش]

6b 6b in Æ

[@CCTV.021]

I love this so much. Chinatown market honestly one of my favorite brands. You guys are killing it!

[@DroidsR_Us]

I needed this. It'll give me some motivation to finally setup my screen printing machine after a year :')

[@chameelatorrence6935]

You are not alone my friend. Lol😂

[@mandoavalosss2771]

Did you do it?

[@DENNISANIEMEKE-lt6yw]

Thanks so much. Wasn't taught this in art school so I've been looking for this. Glad I found this.

[@mushroom_moss1694]

Google- in the easiest n simplest way summaries how to burn a screen. Tek- copy that Me- 5:14

[@selder03]

Did this back in high school in the early 90s.. sold some shirts to buy .. w@@d!

[@valioart]

This is insane! I started customizing art in my videos 🖤🖤🖤

[@xvnutjobvx]

Awesome video man. Very easy to follow and informative. Thanks... Also wild cuz my name is Tek too!!! Whaaaaatt?!?!?!?

[@AndresMartinez-zf3ii]

the design was done so simply but shit looks so hard

[@shasha-muse6054]

Thank you 1000 times. This is straight, simple and to the point. I can't thank you enough. Peace and love.👍👍👍

[@Shinkuroda]

What type of ink/paint is used on the tshirt? what is a best paint for non-crack printing?

[@OmarAli-ks4yi]

This is amazing 😍 CTM always dropping gems, much appreciated

[@curt941]

That's such a sick design, I legit thought it was a Futura design when I first saw the clip on Instagram!

[@CG-mb2iu]

Hi, so the dark area comes off? I bought cricut so I can design complicated print.. I’m still confused😂 need more understanding how things work.

[@zactor6]

Yo this is absolutely dope. I’d be keen to try this out a lot if I won.

[@alianshampoprisioners7056]

This young man buys very cheaply...His voice is very similar to that of Guru that Pity that he does not know how to draw and spends so much water, it is a pity the video could have been a Masterpiece... 😆

[@peejinator]

Why's it still say Chinatown market in the upper left? i thought you guys, rightfully, changed your name to market?

[@janabradford]

I LOVE TEK WHAT A COOL HUMAN CALM HAPPY BUDDHA MAN IVE WATCHED LIKE 5 x many Mahalos and aloha

[@amyrapin5707]

Thanks ! Super helpful! ?? Do you print without any paper between the front and back of T?

[@juna61]

Woah.. those sound effects... just not needed at all. Lowers the quality of video by half.

[@mle6501]

Found this while trying to see how to actually create screen prints. I like your channel. But I have really intricate designs...can it still be done????

[@IstasPumaNevada]

Great intro tutorial. Those added sound effects were obnoxious as hell though.

[@BaBy_ShoWeR]

Definitely couldn't work around this, the dragging sound makes my teeth hurt.

[@theoagriramaditya676]

Hai, i am very interesting about this video, but i have question Can we change the transparent paper with another paper? And what kind of paper we can use?

[@GettenanyOutdoorsSportspal]

Hey fella I have the problem of the emulsion washing off my screen around the 10th time I use it. It slowly breaks down in little areas. Do you have any idea what I'm doing wrong

[@redoakpropertycarellc]

After you rinse the design out try letting it sit out in the sun again for a few hours. Should last at least 30 ;) idk seen that on another video

[@TRAVIESO_NA]

Good job man quick n easy How to video

[@leom5866]

I added emulsion to both sides. Heated dry with a heat gun. Burned the image on my screen. Go to rinse and ALL the emulsion is rinsing off? help?

[@user-jp6lv9xo8l]

i'm sorry. the emulsion needs to dry print side down. you should coat the print side, then ink side so emulsion is on the bottom. the thickest part of the emulsion should be on the print side. dry print side down.

[@ResistanceReflections]

I used my bath tub to rinse my screen, but it began rinsing off more than just my design. Does this mean that the emulsion wasn’t fully dry? Or does temperature water matter?

[@glacialimpala]

I wonder how does this type of printed shirt compare to direct print, flock etc in terms of durability to wear and washing

[@YKTAHI]

Was that a pressure washer you used to blow out the design or just a jet spray from a standard garden hose nozzle? Thanks for the great video!

[@Mistyvalentine]

I learned how to do this in a 10th-grade art class at Berea High School in Berea Ohio in 1980!

[@devchapo7087]

Tried this multiple times and it didn’t work. What size screen you using?

[@kenmfckr3914]

Is there any missing step after you wash the exposed screen to printing process? I mean, no harter liquid for that?

[@Craft_Build97]

Is screening printing good on polyester? Do you need different paint or different amount of time under the light?

[@ethanleung4091]

Now I know how to screen print Spider-Man weblines! Thanks!

[@oensh05]

what kind of screen printing frame? is it 110, 160 or it doesnt matter any??..

[@AbdulKabika]

Besides the fact that the content is good, How he talks also has something that make you feel like keep watching. 😅

[@ApriliaClothing]

Great success always uncle. Very inspired. HEALTHY greetings.

[@bbrob3958]

Does anyone know where I can get these protucts for printing? Please lmk x

[@iloveoldschoolmusic3255]

My design keep mess up every time I try to wash it. I don't know what I did wrong anyone help lol

[@rollybobbyroldan2868]

#what do you call that light that burn the stencil design to the silk screen & where could I buy it pls...

[@simonediamante7556]

HELP! I have to print on some paper or on that plastic where you drawn the logo?

[@AsRmNinemilli9]

Is there a specific list there that used? I would like to get it to follow every step, such as writting on the transparent screen

[@Musiclover6404]

Do you have to heat press that or can you just let it air dry and how long will it last if you heat press versus letting that shirt air dry?

[@kelvinortiz7047]

Am I the only one that thinks Tek kinda sounds like Guru from Gang Starr?

[@pattidepriest3030]

If I have a precut stencil how do I burn that onto the screen??? Thank you 😊

[@mielmorena9432]

Hey do you have actual classes my uncles did this in my when I was a child never really got to see them do it they all recently passed away and took this with them I want to learn

[@Bellinissima]

Holy Cow Thanks Tek! Funny, dun, short, concise, great use of sfx and music. I'm so glad I found your video 🥺🙌🏽

[@CreekEyeep-p5p]

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[@that_guycb7169]

That’s so sick dude! Have to try this myself

[@hermanalily4814]

And why you need the clear big square? I didn’t understand that part

[@kwesiforson6511]

Please how many inch of glue and sensitizer will you mix to burn your screen

[@antonelam1608]

Can someone tell me what kind of lamp is he using? If he gave that info i didnt catch it (english is not my native tongue)