Screen Printing workshop

I had an induction into Screen printing, I printed off an image related to my art movement which is Dada and had to create a print.

So, one of the screen printing techniques was using a paper stencil, I basically traced the image and cut out the shapes using a craft knife, making sure I left space in between the letters, I had to be very careful making sure I did not rip the thin pieces.

So from this, I had to get all my equipment needed to start printing which were a squeegee, the screen, the ink (paint mixed with an emulsifier) and the clamp with acetate stuck onto it (this is ensured I would get the same position each time), I placed the stencil onto the screen using masking tape, put some ink on the screen and using the squeegee, going on 45 degree angle, I pulled down, pushing the ink through the screen and transferring the print onto paper.

I think technique could work very well for my poster design because I would be able to manipulate and play around with different layers and colours to create a striking heading.