Screenprinting

Synopsis

Introduces the techniques of screenprinting, concentrating on how print is made, following Jane Sampson at work. Covers: 1) the basic equipment, the squeegee, the meshes, the frame and techniques of sketching; 2) stencils: temporary and more permanent, with concentration on direct photo emulsion; 3) washing and preparing the mesh; 4) the clamping to the printing table and the printing of the next colour. This includes an animation sequence of the ‘snap off’ and the advantages of a vacuum table. The inks and bases as well as surfaces that can be printed on. Racking and removal of the stencil and cleaning of the screen. Also shows the work of Brendan Neiland, Harvey Daniels, Sue Gollifer and Terry Gravett.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 33 min.

Year of production

1987

Availability

Sale; 1997 sale: £35.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Art

Keywords

art and craft techniques; screen printing

Credits

Producer

Gavin Nettleton

Writer

Harvey Daniels

Sponsor

Name

Brighton Polytechnic, Department of 3D Design

Distributor

Name

University of Brighton Media Services

Notes

NB. This distributor is no longer active