K–6Creative Studio
Screen Printing
Print on fabric and paper
Ash
QuincyBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 40–75 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Raya · Garfield
- Materials needed
- Screen Printing Starter Kit
- Speedball Fabric Screen Printing Ink Set
- Transparency Film Sheets for Inkjet Printer
Why this skill rocks
Screen printing lets you put your awesome designs on t-shirts, posters, or anything! You get to be a real-life art factory.
2034Where this could take you
When the Olympics arrive in 2034, you could be designing and printing amazing gear for the athletes or creating cool posters for the city!
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Screen Printing Starter Kit
RequiredAn all-in-one kit including a pre-stretched screen, squeegee, photo emulsion, and basic ink — everything needed to complete your first burn and print.
Speedball Fabric Screen Printing Ink Set
RequiredSpeedball is the standard beginner-to-intermediate fabric ink brand — water-based, washable, and available in a multi-color set for experimenting with spot color designs.
Transparency Film Sheets for Inkjet Printer
Print your screen printing artwork on transparency film to burn your stencil. Standard inkjet-compatible sheets work with any home or library printer.