Screen Printing

Screen printing is a technique where ink is transferred through a mesh screen mounted on a frame. Ink is blocked off from the areas which are not to be printed by the use of an emulsion, leaving free areas where ink is pushed through.

The cost of screen printing depends on the number of colors used in the design, because each color requires a separate screen.

Screen printing is commonly used when white ink needs to be applied, because in digital printing white ink does not exist, white is consider the absence of ink on white paper. Although there are metallic inks for screen printing, hot stamping is the best option for metallic applications.

It is important to take into consideration that designs for screen printing need to be solid, it is not possible to achieve gradient effects.

At imakenotebooks, we use screen printing on kraft paper, printed laminated couche, matte papers and leather-like materials. It is not recommended to use it on fabric, because the weave itself deforms the shape of the design.

We use the Pantone Plus Solid Coated Guide to accurately chose color and for the correct preparation of the ink tone to be used.

This process is ideal for small or large runs because it is not expensive.