An Introduction to Silk Screen Printing

Silk screen printing, also known as screen printing.

Here is its main content:

**I. History**

Originated in China with a long history.

**II. Principle**

The graphic part of the screen printing plate allows ink to pass through, while the non-graphic part does not. The ink is squeezed onto the substrate by a squeegee.

**III. Characteristics**

1. Strong adaptability, can be printed on substrates of various shapes.

2. Thick ink layer, strong three-dimensional sense.

3. Large printing area.

4. High flexibility and convenient plate making.

**IV. Applications**

Used in color oil paintings, posters, business cards, commodity signs, printed textiles, etc. Also used in fields such as electronic products.

**V. Process Flow**

There are direct, indirect, and direct-indirect hybrid plate making methods.

**VI. Problems and Solutions**

Problems such as unclear patterns may occur, and corresponding measures can be taken to solve them.