CAMO FLAG PROCESS PT 1

My first limited edition screen print of the year has just been completed so I thought I'd share some process pics. All 7-colors are metallic with some fluorescent pigment added for extra kick. This is my largest screen print to date at 24x36, limited to only 35 prints on super thick 140lb paper stock.

FAN PHOTO

This one's from Chloe...

Collect them all...

As promised...three new limited edition screen prints...

ON SALE

Speaking of shirts (my last post), yesterday I created an ON SALE section in my Web Store where you'll find a bunch of discounted apparel.

Bunny Love Pt. 5

Checking the rose test prints against my color swatch book, got it on the 3rd try...


Adding and mixing more tranparent base on screen...


Second color done and drying on rack...

Bunny Love Pt. 4

Checking the color against my pantone swatch book. At this stage, the blue was too dark and opaque...


It's a small run so I add transparent base to the screen and mix...


After a few rounds of mixing in transparent base and test printing I'm finally happy with the light blue...


Mixing the second color, rose...

Bunny Love Pt. 3

This print required tight registration so I racked the paper before printing to let each sheet expand, contract, or whatever it wants to do. The temperature in my studio varies and all paper reacts differently especially when ink hits it...


Putting the screen in the press...


First color, aqua...


First test print...

Bunny Love Process PT 2

"Shooting" a screen meaning blasting it with a very bright UV light...


All the areas blocked out by the light (black on film) wash away creating a stencil...


Screens drying...

Bunny Love Process PT 1

Film positive generated by my Epson...


One film for each color...


The screens are coated with photo emulsion, one screen for each color...


Each film positive is attached to the screen with tape to hold it in place...


A view of the screen inside of vacuum bed...

The Third and Final Shirt I Promised

People love complaining but few ever do anything to change things. So I call this my "Shut up and do something" shirt. Keep creating, keep fighting, and for the love of god quit complaining. This shirt seems rather appropriate because we all have a chance to be heard during the upcoming election. Click the image below for detailed pics.

Blurry pic courtesy of Blogger's image compression...