How to screen print a t-shirt
  • 1. What is the first step in screen printing?
A) Applying ink
B) Creating the design
C) Washing the shirt
D) Burning the screen
  • 2. What material is typically used for the screen?
A) Paper
B) Mesh
C) Plastic
D) Cardboard
  • 3. What is used to create the stencil on the screen?
A) Glue
B) Tape
C) Paint
D) Emulsion
  • 4. What tool is used to push ink through the screen?
A) Roller
B) Brush
C) Spatula
D) Squeegee
  • 5. What is the purpose of exposing the screen to light?
A) Hardening the emulsion
B) Coloring the emulsion
C) Softening the emulsion
D) Removing the emulsion
  • 6. What type of light is typically used for exposing the screen?
A) LED light
B) UV light
C) Infrared light
D) Fluorescent light
  • 7. What is used to clean the screen after printing?
A) Soap
B) Bleach
C) Water
D) Emulsion remover
  • 8. What determines the amount of ink that passes through the screen?
A) Squeegee angle
B) Shirt color
C) Mesh count
D) Emulsion thickness
  • 9. What is the process of removing the unexposed emulsion called?
A) Developing
B) Curing
C) Washing out
D) Burning
  • 10. What is used to secure the shirt during printing?
A) Clamp
B) Board
C) Platen
D) Frame
  • 11. Why is it important to use a light-safe environment when coating the screen?
A) To prevent premature hardening of the emulsion
B) To save energy
C) To avoid damaging the screen
D) To improve visibility
  • 12. What does 'off-contact' refer to?
A) The distance from the light source
B) A small gap between the screen and the shirt
C) The distance the squeegee travels
D) Direct contact between screen and shirt
  • 13. What type of ink is best for printing on cotton shirts?
A) Discharge ink
B) Water-based ink
C) Plastisol ink
D) Acrylic ink
  • 14. What is the purpose of 'curing' the ink?
A) To set the ink permanently
B) To change the ink color
C) To remove excess ink
D) To thin the ink
  • 15. What is a 'flash dryer' used for?
A) Heating the platen
B) Exposing the screen
C) Drying the shirt after washing
D) Partially curing the ink between colors
  • 16. What is a 'registration mark' used for?
A) Marking the center of the shirt
B) Aligning multiple colors
C) Measuring ink viscosity
D) Securing the screen
  • 17. What safety equipment is important to wear during screen printing?
A) Gloves and respirator
B) A tie and a vest
C) Sandals and a hat
D) Sunglasses and shorts
  • 18. What is the best way to store screens?
A) In a humid environment
B) Stacked on top of each other
C) In a dark, dry place
D) In direct sunlight
  • 19. Which of the following is a common problem in screen printing?
A) Pinholes in the stencil
B) Unlimited ink supply
C) Never having to clean the screen
D) Perfectly aligned prints every time
  • 20. What is the purpose of a 'scoop coater'?
A) To measure the shirt
B) To apply emulsion evenly
C) To apply ink
D) To clean the screen
  • 21. What does DPI stand for?
A) Density Pixel Indicator
B) Digital Printing Image
C) Data Processing Interface
D) Dots Per Inch
  • 22. Why is it important to degrease the screen before coating?
A) To improve emulsion adhesion
B) To prevent ink from drying
C) To reduce static electricity
D) To make the screen shiny
  • 23. What is the ideal temperature for curing plastisol ink?
A) Around 500°F (260°C)
B) Room temperature
C) Around 320°F (160°C)
D) Around 100°F (38°C)
  • 24. What is a good way to test if the ink is properly cured?
A) Taste test
B) Sound test
C) Stretch test
D) Smell test
  • 25. What does it mean if the emulsion breaks down during printing?
A) The ink is too thick
B) The squeegee is too sharp
C) The shirt is too thin
D) The screen wasn't exposed properly
  • 26. What is the purpose of a 'dark room'?
A) A place where dark shirts are printed.
B) A place where screens are dried.
C) A place where designs are made.
D) To prevent the emulsion from being exposed to light before desired.
  • 27. What tool can be used to test the amount of tension on your screen?
A) Tensometer
B) Voltmeter
C) Scale
D) Protractor
  • 28. What type of file is commonly used to create designs for screen printing?
A) Excel spreadsheet
B) Word document
C) Text file
D) Vector file
  • 29. What is the process of reclaiming a screen?
A) Adding new emulsion to a screen
B) Removing the emulsion to reuse the screen
C) Cleaning the ink off a screen
D) Stretching the mesh on a screen
  • 30. What is the purpose of using a heat press?
A) To flatten the T-Shirt
B) To dry the shirt faster after printing.
C) To speed up the exposure process.
D) To apply heat and pressure for better curing and adhesion.
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