With in-depth explanations, this book addresses each stage of the screen printing process, while discussing technological advances and recent industry trends. The photographs, charts, diagrams, and graphics illustrate all the procedures and concepts behind the techniques of screen printing. The glossary is comprehensive and of great value in itself.

From the Preface: “...This book contains current trade practices of the screen printing industry as well as cutting edge technology. It emphasizes screen printing as a technical process rather than an artistic craft process. Each of the nine chapters has key technical terms highlighted and inculdes study questions to enhance learning of the chapter content. The final chapter of the text is a comprehensive glossary of screen printing terms taken from the Screenprinting and Graphic Imaging Association (S.G.I.A.) Glossary...”

Target Audience: Educators and students in high school, college, trade, or technical school courses; technical personnel in the screen printing industry; and artists with an interest in the technical aspects of the process.

Table of Contents:

Introduction to the Screen Printing Process

Screen Printed Products and Substrates

Producing Films for Screen Printing

Screen Fabric

Fabric Tension and Frames

Stencil Systems

Squeegees

Screen Printing Inks

Screen Printing Presses and Dryers

Glossary

Index