Silkscreen Color Guide | Mixing and overlapping to create multicolored prints

How to screenprint multiple, overlapping colors! A guide to my systematic process of planning, testing, and printing to get a 'multiply' effect, where you can blend many transparent colors to get new shades in the spaces where you overlap layers. I also cover the basics of spot color vs. cmyk and why we need to work with transparent bases if we want to create overlapping colors with spot color processes like screenprinting.
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[@piampoo5626]

im taking a couple printmaking classes at my college and we’ve been getting into screen printing for our final and i cannot tell you how clutch this video came in. im very big on color and we have a limit of 3 layers so this helped me figure out how to sneak out a few more colors in there without having to do as many test prints!! saved me a headache, fantastic video :)

[@KelBelter]

That's such a huge compliment! I'm so psyched to know it helped you with your project!!

[@justintalley9155]

I loved everything about this vid: the breakdown, the humbleness (makes the process seem more accessible!), the killer 70s-esque educational film synth soundtrack, and the flash of the Hasu poster art on the computer background! Thank you!

[@KelBelter]

Thanks for noticing all those little details 🥰 I’m so glad that you enjoyed watching!

[@garancestruckely3003]

Wow I must say I love your videos they have a really relaxing vibe and you are so talented 😮 and btw you are as talented as you are gorgeous ❤ sending you lots of love from France 🇫🇷❤️

[@KelBelter]

Thank you so much Garance! I really do try to make things calm and relaxing, so I'm happy that comes across through the screen. Best wishes to you too from Korea!

[@conorjchaney]

This video is very Spirited man - very much enjoy it.

[@neyptune]

That was very informative, thank you so much for sharing, you are the one person who duplicated my interest for manual printing techniques, this is so fascinating ☺️❤

[@KelBelter]

The world always needs more print, imo! I hope you have fun embarking on some of your own print projects!

[@echtmirthe]

Nice!!! I always feel like preparing your files digitally is so much more convenient than doing it analogue, but I don't think I could ever let go of working analogue. Test-printing some rectangles is really smart btw!

[@frilliepink]

I'm so glad you made this video! I'm learning screen printing at home on the kitchen table and I really admire screen prints like yours that don't rely on outlines. I haven't seen anyone discuss this subject before and so this has been really helpful. I'm off to order some transparent base and make some rectangles!

[@KelBelter]

Love to hear that! Hope you have fun making your own color charts, it's really satisfying to create your own library of favorite color combos. I'm also setting up a new studio in Feb, so hopefully I can share more DIY-oriented content in the near future!

[@quaintlittlemarket]

I cannot believe I just discovered your videos!! I’ve always wanted to give screen printing / block printing a go but the process intimidates me, watching your videos though is so inspiring and informative, thank you for sharing! Also, the multiply layer option is my absolute favourite whenever I work on anything digital. 😂❤

[@mayuyu3316]

love your channel A LOT! kisses from brazil

[@natalievuong5468]

wow, LOVE your work. Very into the synth accents!

[@KelBelter]

thanks Natalie! I'm DIYing some of the music bits where I can, so glad you're into them too!

[@lynnetteyoung6007]

Just discovered you and your work/work ethic and am LOVING IT. THANK YOU for inspiring ❤

[@KelBelter]

Thanks Lynnette! I'm so glad you're enjoying. Next one is on its way in the next week or so

[@jennaecreates]

I just discovered your work today through KZbin! Love love LOVE your style! ❤

[@KelBelter]

thank you Jennae!

[@kimchisuperpower947]

Such a lovely video, along with a beautiful voice💖 Thank you, Kelly!

[@KelBelter]

big thanks for watching dohee!

[@rociobalbontin5764]

I loved the video! thank you for explaining everything so clearly, your work is awesome☀️

[@paolomuncada130]

really loved the production in this video :-)) hoping to see more!

[@KelBelter]

Thanks Paolo! This style of shooting and editing was really fun, so I'm definitely looking forward to filming more like this ^^

[@GoldFinchPanda]

All round amazing video. Thank you!

[@chrisdacanha]

Lovin' the DIY titles and tunes!

[@KelBelter]

Thank youuuuuuu!

[@gilliantilbrook2258]

Very good presentation - helpful

[@thebutterflowers]

I love your editing

[@Chloe-zr9lk]

I really liked this video, it was so helpful and informative (and made aesthetically too). I have been binging your videos recently. Maybe i missed it if you said it already, but are you self taught? Or did you study printmaking? Your work is really beautiful

[@YoungShizzie]

I do uniforms but the silkscreens are made already