The design was done to scale in Adobe Photoshop and then digitally printed onto film. The film is required for permanently exposing the image onto the screen using a photo-emulsion process. The area that is now black will correspond to what is screen-printed. As I am using a large screen for this print, I have had to cut and very precisely tape together my digitally printed films that were not big enough otherwise.
It is unusual to have such a vast screen-printed area but as I am choosing to print onto undyed, organic cotton fabrics, it will allow me to produce printed eco fabrics in any colour I choose. It also means that interior designers will be able to have custom-printed colours. To keep the fabrics environmentally-friendly, we use Permaset Aqua inks that are solvent-free and water-based.
I am mixing and testing ink colours today and will have the screen ready to print by the end of the week. It's always exciting when we have a new design to screen-print!
8 comments:
Gorgeous Thea,
It's always so interesting to discover the process behind and artwork...
Rachael
Interesting to see, Thea! I find it very difficult to print large areas. How big is your largest screens?
The screen frame is about 170cm x 90cm if I remember correctly. I usually make the design 140cm across the fabric and the repeat will be about 72cm. It is quicker to print yardage with large screens but you do need 2 people to do it.
So great to see you are moving ahead with your new designs and homewares. The range just gets better every time I look! x
You are so clever!! Living by the beach I think this is one of my fav's of yours!! well done - I look fwd to seeing it in store!!
Thanks ladies. I don't live by the beach but I sure wish I did.
Very Nice Thea, can't wait to see it printed! Would love to come and take photos....
No worries Katy. Call me.
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