Screenprinting

Tools & Materials

• Squeegees (60-70 durometer, 6” to 22” wide)

• Scoop coaters (14” to 24” wide)

• Screens (110 to 305 mesh, up to 30” x 41" I.D.)

• Mineral oil (for oiling paper stencils)

• Emulsion (Atlas 827 WR)

• Emulsion remover

• Haze remover gel

• AWT Sidekick (to hold screen up while printing)

• Mylar and artist tape (for registration)

• Foam core boards (for apparel printing)

• Cleaners: simple green, 409, windex

• Newsprint

Limited quantities available for learning purposes:

• 9” x 12” duralar (for hand-drawn stencils)

• Sakura Permapaque markers

• Registration pins (9/32”)

• Scrap fabric for proofing

Artists attending independent print sessions are asked to provide their own tools and supplies.

Shared studio screens:

• Use of up to two screens guaranteed

• Use of additional screens subject to availability

• Images can be saved on screens for up to two weeks (unless prior arrangements have been made). After two weeks, reclamation will be charged at $20/screen

• Personal screens can be stored at Campfire for the duration of a project; Long-term storage is not available

Inks

• Speedball Permanent Acrylic ink: $1/ounce

• Matsui Alpha Series fabric inks: $2/ounce

• or bring your own ink

Paper & Apparel

• French Pure White 100#C

  • 10×12” for $1.25/sheet

  • 20×26” for $3/sheet

• 5.5oz 50/50 cotton-polyester blend (cream and gray): $6.50/shirt

• 6oz cotton tote bags (natural and light gray): $6.50/tote

• or bring your own fabric, paper, or apparel

Films

• Rubylith: $15/linear foot

• Lexan: $6/linearfoot

• Digital Printing

  • Film: $2/linear inch

  • Ink: $8.00/square foot

Bring Your Own / Suggested Packing List

• Film positives or digital file to print onsite

• Materials for making positives (duralar, opaque markers, etc.)

• Scrap fabric for proofing

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