We made this video how-to for the pop-up community space we participated in with Good Magazine over the holidays. It’s a fun how-to that introduces you to the art and science of screenprinting. Matt and Pete are completely charming in it, so check it out!
See another video how-to on screenprinting with Matt and Bre of MAKE. This one involves LEDs and scary sound effects. Or, learn how to make screenprinted wrapping paper on recycled grocery bags!
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Sign in to add your ownAbbieRoad says:
great video, I like the other one w/ make magazine too - I still wanna see a how to on the diy exposure unit you used in the Make video. The sun never works for me, and the lightbulb in a pie pan method works about 70% of the time!
4 years ago
gerrijo says:
This was hilarious. I never though of using the sun to expose, and from the video, I think I prefer my 250 watt bulb inside :)
4 years ago
scarletbeautiful says:
a few questions...do you rinse with hot or cold water? if cold, could you just use the hose outside? and what if you live in cloudy washington state where there is no sun? does it still expose?
4 years ago
matt says:
Hello Friends, 1. Re lightbox: Many people ask me how I built it, so a "how to" is certainly in order. I will get on it 2. Rinse with cold water, a hose works great, but in NYC we lack lawns and hoses 3. yes, screens will still expose on cloudy days. It just takes longer. There is a good deal of trial and error involved initially. Exposure times vary depending on emulsion used, brightness of light source, distance from light source etc. You can always also use a high watt light bulb or unfiltered black light to expose screens. The sun is a fickle beast, so you may want to try the more controlled environment first
4 years ago
circularaccessories says:
I love your DIY videos. Not sure how you manage to get your lab coats covered in more ink than your projects though :)
4 years ago
persimmonsgal says:
Thanks for the video. I have had all the supplies for a few years now but am too lazy to read instructions.
4 years ago
persimmonsgal says:
I guess I need an assistant too.
4 years ago
crankbunny says:
Genius! -which is french for lampshade-
4 years ago
SupernovaDesigns says:
omg i'm dying here. 6000K?? and who knew that the sun revolved around the earth... lol >.<
4 years ago
strawberryluna says:
YAY!! That was awesome, great work guys! "Squeegee, French for 'checkmate'" Tee hee. Cheers.
4 years ago
Slowshirts says:
"Squegee, it's french for checkmate" is gold-speak and going to stick around here, thanks!
4 years ago
CarolLeeDesigns says:
I'm now completely afraid of screenprinting. One less thing on my to-do list...
4 years ago
ColibriDreams says:
Great video (the scary version was fascinating - how cool would it be to have howling T-shirt)! I want to screen-print! Just have to find all the materials here in Mexico... Do you make your screens by yourself or can you buy them?
4 years ago
1AEON says:
1AEON does it the same way!!!!!!
4 years ago
glochidion says:
This is an excellent video. very informative, to the point and funny too! Great work Guys. Thanks. To the screen I go!
4 years ago
amuse says:
This is great! these guys rock! I wish I had a cool video like this to watch when I was learning....instead I watched an hour of some boring guy talk talk talk...booo!! Thanks guys! Print on!
4 years ago
UnePetiteEtoile says:
Fab video.
4 years ago
backwoodsophisticate says:
Awesome video!! Key lesson learned: I need a Pete.
4 years ago
SalmonStreetStudio says:
While we couldn't stand not having a pressure washer and controlled environment for coating/exposure it is cool that you are showing *anyone* they can print! And that = more cool printed stuff everywhere! : )
4 years ago
muxoriginals says:
This is a fabulous video! I think I finally have enough courage to try screenprinting for myself. Matt and Pete are hilarious, and cute, too :)
4 years ago
VerreEncore says:
that made my night! hilarious and full of great info. thanks!
4 years ago
Rachelrayns says:
awesome!
4 years ago
MayaBella says:
Very cool. I want to go out and make shirts now! Actually my hubby has wanted to do this for a while. Now he can learn! Thanks
4 years ago
magicjelly says:
I really enjoyed that! Didn't the transparency end up blowing off the roof somewhere?
4 years ago
TheLolaCollection says:
hehehe, loved it! although, i should be finishing up projects i've started instead of watching these how-to's and dreaming up new ones ;)
4 years ago
urbanheirlooms says:
You made that look like so much fun! What happened to your lab coat? Ha ha!
4 years ago
flameonglass says:
Super happy fun tutorial! Thanks.
4 years ago
rachealanilyse says:
video was awesome. can i take pete and matt home with me?
4 years ago
jenniferaboston says:
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing.
4 years ago
junkprints says:
HaaaaHaaaa! i love you guys.that vid was awesome!
4 years ago
prisma says:
Haha.. great video! :D This makes me want to do screen printing even more than before!
4 years ago
insaneity says:
OK You guys were awesome in this video! I love dry humor. Give us more.
4 years ago
brownbunnybyiris says:
It was fun watching and learning something new. Thanks for a great video!
3 years ago
cloud9designstudio says:
Great video. I've never exposed my screens in the sun.....maybe I will sometime.
3 years ago
lynncyrart says:
Wow, this is great... never knew you could make those yourself like that! Great video too! :)
3 years ago
rachelmoon says:
fantastic video, i think i have to try! so my question: how do you clean of the photo emulsion if you screw up your exposure time?
3 years ago
KitschCuisine says:
iv'e always wanted to know how to make screens. my question, can you re-use a screen?
3 years ago
GlamBlasphemy says:
were can I get the materials? I don't even know how to spell some of them.. lol.
3 years ago
WinkArtisans says:
this was so a flashback... I did this in high school. I will revisit it.
3 years ago
Jemppa says:
Great video! Thanks so much. I desperately want to try it. Do arts and craft stores sell all these things or is there an online shop of some sort?
3 years ago
MantaWave says:
hahaha. 237th story. Those guys are hilarious. ~G
3 years ago
bellasparty says:
Awesome video! Very funny and informative. You guys rock!
3 years ago
toastedpaper says:
ha ha ha! that really made me laugh!
3 years ago
MBraze says:
Amazing How-To video! Loved it, loooved it and learned so much! Creative, funny, interesting and not intimidating whatsoever. I remember learning screen printing back in 6th grade but forgot all of it through the yrs. Thank you so much for sharing this. Now I'm motivated again to design my endless tshirt ideas! Bravo Etsy!
3 years ago
reinaldovalentin says:
Great video and funny. I'll be doing this soon.
2 years ago
lovelyart says:
funny tutorial I love it!
2 years ago
Ovenfreshproductions says:
Great video. I like when you blew away and stating that you were on the 200+ floor rooftop when there aren't any buildings that tall in brooklyn. hahaha! Good stuff!
2 years ago
catryan says:
I loved this video, fun, silly yet very informative.
2 years ago
greencouchdesign says:
This is a great video my new favorite! Great work...I hope someday I will can be a screen printing master.
2 years ago
sweetmixcreations says:
Too funny!
2 years ago
KarinLorenc says:
So that's how you do it. Great video.
2 years ago
screenprinting says:
Always enjoy watching people succeed, great video.
249 days ago