Print Camp: Stencil and Silkscreen – Collaborative Poster Workshop

Célia Esteves e Márcia Novais

The demonstrations included in Print Camp will cover the use of stencil based processes such as direct silkscreen with vinil masks and cut outs made of acetate or paper, and printing possibilities such as rollers, brushes,  sponges  and hand press.

During demonstration  participants will follow how the print camp poster was prepared, from original digital file to the positive printed onto poliester, to the silkscreened basic layout. On the other hand, other examples will be shown such as reprinting new information directly with other basic stencil methods.

Introduction and overview of the process

> ·         Looking at print examples

> ·         Preparation of digital artwork for silkscreen and vinil cutting

> ·         Screen preparation

> ·         Printing with different kinds of masking devices, such as paper, tape, acetate cut outs, vinil

> ·         Inking up the stencil and printing it with rollers, sponges, hand press