SCREEN PRINTING JOHANNESBURG

Paltex provides top-tier screen printing services in Johannesburg. Our silk screen printing stretches the design on a frame large enough to hold paint and fully cover the image. First, we apply the design to the screen, which blocks the ink from passing through. As a result, the ink only flows through areas without the design. We then lower the screen onto the item (such as a t-shirt, label, or sign) to receive the ink. Next, we apply the paint to the screen. Using a squeegee—similar to the ones used for window cleaning but industrial-strength—we spread the paint evenly across the design. The paint flows through the open areas of the screen where there is no design. Consequently, Paltex delivers the best screen printing service.

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Screen printing is one of the oldest printing methods in the world, with origins in early Egyptian and Chinese civilizations. Although it dates back centuries, the process has evolved over the past few decades. Innovations such as glow-in-the-dark and scented inks, dye discharge for printing on dark fabrics, and environmentally friendly, high-quality water-based inks have transformed it. Additionally, computer artwork has further advanced the process.

Screen printing remains a traditional technique based on stenciling. A fine mesh acts as the stencil, while a fill blade (squeegee) forces the ink through the unblocked areas of the mesh and onto the printing surface. Since screen printing applies only one color at a time, multiple screens are required to create a multicolored design.

This method allows you to produce identical images in large quantities. You place the screen over your paper, card, or other material. Using acrylic paint and a squeegee, you pull the paint across the design. To achieve different colors, you create stencils for the sections that need to be distinct.