How do you silkscreen on metal?

In the simplest terms, silk-screen in a metal finishing process that involves applying paint and elements of design to a piece of metal. More specifically, silk-screening (also known as serigraphy) employs the use of fine polyester mesh and a squeegee or blade to apply paint to a specifically designed section of metal.

Can you screen print metallic colors?

Metallic Ink Screen Printing Explained Of all the specialty screen printing methods today, metallic ink printing and foil printing are among the most requested designs. Thrive Screen Printing works with both gold and silver metallic ink hues on a range of fabrics and garments.

What kind of ink can be used for screen printing?

Plastisol ink
Most people involved in screen printing tend to use Plastisol ink. It is thick, durable, versatile, and provides clear graphic detail. Plastisol ink is also easy to mix, long-lasting, widely available, comes in a wide array of colors, and works well with a wide range of screen printing methods, equipment, and designs.

What is metallic ink used for?

Note: Metallic ink is a specialty ink that has reflective metal particles such as copper, bronze, zinc or aluminum in it. When the ink dries, the particles reflect the light and create a shine. It’s commonly recommended to print metallic on a coated sheet to get the maximum reflective effect…the glossier the better.

Can you screen print on aluminum?

Screen Printing on Aluminum and Stainless Steel The screen printing process is a standard process in the decoration of metal and plastic nameplates, labels and emblems. It is typically used for graphics or background color application. The colors are custom matched in opaque, transparent or metallic effects.

How do you do Glitter screen printing?

Spoon your glitter/ink mixture on your screen. Squeegee the ink over your design. Lift the screen to reveal your glittery printed design! Once your shirt or tea towel is completely dry (1-2 days), heat set the ink using your Easy Press 2 or Heat Press.

What is the difference between fabric paint and screen printing ink?

With your regular acrylic or fabric paint, you might have a similar effect, but that’s where the comparison stops. While paint dries very quickly when exposed to air, screen printing ink does not. This stuff stays wet until it’s cured.

How do you print metallics?

How to Make Your Printing Shine with Metallics

  1. The fastest and most affordable option to get a fun metallic look is to print digitally in 4 color process (CMYK) on a specialty metallic paper.
  2. The second option you have to work with metallics is to print your design offset using a spot metallic ink.

Can laser printers print metallics?

A: We do not recommend any metallic inks for use on stationery that is destined to be run through a laser printer or high-speed copier. The metallic flakes that are used to make a metallic gold or silver get their brilliance from the “leafing” of the metallic flakes on the printed sheet.