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