Moaza Matar

Hello all,
I’m a beginner in screen printing, can someone help me with this image.

How can I print gradient realistic image like this one? This image was screen printed on a shirt.

I’ve read books on how to achieve like that kind of image, what I got is I need to use a black process ink with 46 to 60 mesh screen.

What about preparing the image itself, should I print it in a film paper each layer of color separately? I know how to transfer the image into gradients dotted in Photoshop, but how can I screen print the exact image?

Thanks

 

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PositiveDave

Convert to greyscale.
Either use a RIP or use the halftone filter in PS for something as simple as this.

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Moaza Matar

I know how to transfer an image into grayscale and use the halftone filter its easy.
My question was what kind of ink should I use to get these gradients different tones?
and what type of paper should I use for the Exposure and the mesh size.

 

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scottyjr

Use 156 or higher mesh and film, not paper for exposure. - Scotty

 

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inkwerks

Just use straight plastisol. If you want a softer feel just add some soft hand extender. Good luck.....

 

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red514

i agree with inkwerks.

A higher mesh will also help with the soft hand feel as it doesn't lay down as much ink. If you're comfortable exposing and print with a 200 or 280 mesh i would use that.

Using a process black ink does give a very nice hand feel but it tends to not be a true black, more of a dark mudy brown (sometimes this is a good option tho)

 

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Moaza Matar

woow Thanks guys

ill go with a higer mesh, and im going to use plastisol.

 

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