How to Silk Screen T Shirts?

Gather a screen, squeegee, emulsion, light source, ink, t-shirts, tape, and a design

Create the design and print it onto a transparent film

Coat the screen with emulsion in a dark area

Let the emulsion dry completely

Place the film on the screen and expose it to light

Wash out the unexposed emulsion to reveal the stencil

Let the screen dry

Place the t-shirt on a flat surface

Insert cardboard or a platen inside the shirt

Align the screen over the shirt

Tape off any open areas on the screen

Pour ink onto the screen

Pull the squeegee across the screen with firm pressure

Lift the screen carefully

Cure or heat-set the ink according to the ink instructions

Repeat for additional shirts

Clean the screen and tools immediately after printing

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