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How to screen print a t-shirt
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  • 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) Cardboard
D) Plastic
  • 3. What is used to create the stencil on the screen?
A) Emulsion
B) Paint
C) Glue
D) Tape
  • 4. What tool is used to push ink through the screen?
A) Roller
B) Brush
C) Squeegee
D) Spatula
  • 5. What is the purpose of exposing the screen to light?
A) Softening the emulsion
B) Coloring the emulsion
C) Removing the emulsion
D) Hardening the emulsion
  • 6. What type of light is typically used for exposing the screen?
A) UV light
B) LED light
C) Fluorescent light
D) Infrared light
  • 7. What is used to clean the screen after printing?
A) Emulsion remover
B) Soap
C) Bleach
D) Water
  • 8. What determines the amount of ink that passes through the screen?
A) Emulsion thickness
B) Mesh count
C) Shirt color
D) Squeegee angle
  • 9. What is the process of removing the unexposed emulsion called?
A) Developing
B) Curing
C) Burning
D) Washing out
  • 10. What is used to secure the shirt during printing?
A) Platen
B) Frame
C) Board
D) Clamp
  • 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 avoid damaging the screen
C) To improve visibility
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) Direct contact between screen and shirt
D) A small gap between the screen and the shirt
  • 13. What type of ink is best for printing on cotton shirts?
A) Plastisol ink
B) Discharge ink
C) Acrylic ink
D) Water-based ink
  • 14. What is the purpose of 'curing' the ink?
A) To thin the ink
B) To remove excess ink
C) To set the ink permanently
D) To change the ink color
  • 15. What is a 'flash dryer' used for?
A) Drying the shirt after washing
B) Heating the platen
C) Exposing the screen
D) Partially curing the ink between colors
  • 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) A tie and a vest
B) Gloves and respirator
C) Sandals and a hat
D) Sunglasses and shorts
  • 18. What is the best way to store screens?
A) In direct sunlight
B) In a humid environment
C) In a dark, dry place
D) Stacked on top of each other
  • 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 measure the shirt
B) To clean the screen
C) To apply emulsion evenly
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 make the screen shiny
B) To prevent ink from drying
C) To reduce static electricity
D) To improve emulsion adhesion
  • 23. What is the ideal temperature for curing plastisol ink?
A) Around 100°F (38°C)
B) Room temperature
C) Around 500°F (260°C)
D) Around 320°F (160°C)
  • 24. What is a good way to test if the ink is properly cured?
A) Smell test
B) Sound test
C) Stretch test
D) Taste test
  • 25. What does it mean if the emulsion breaks down during printing?
A) The screen wasn't exposed properly
B) The squeegee is too sharp
C) The ink is too thick
D) The shirt is too thin
  • 26. What is the purpose of a 'dark room'?
A) To prevent the emulsion from being exposed to light before desired.
B) A place where designs are made.
C) A place where screens are dried.
D) A place where dark shirts are printed.
  • 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) Excel spreadsheet
B) Word document
C) Vector file
D) Text file
  • 29. What is the process of reclaiming a screen?
A) Adding new emulsion to a screen
B) Cleaning the ink off a screen
C) Stretching the mesh on a screen
D) Removing the emulsion to reuse the screen
  • 30. What is the purpose of using a heat press?
A) To apply heat and pressure for better curing and adhesion.
B) To dry the shirt faster after printing.
C) To flatten the T-Shirt
D) To speed up the exposure process.
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