How to Screen Print Using the Drawing Fluid Technique

[valdesjona]

Is this suitable for designs that need to be crisp and precise? I want to do a typographic print on a tshirt using the drawing fluid method.

[f3nt0]

Wait, how come when you wash the screen to clear off the blue colour at 2:00 the brown colour doesnt come off too? is it made of different material? can you tell me the difference between the blue and brown one?

[BlickVideos]

@f3nt0 Yes, they are very different - the blue liquid is called Speedball Drawing Fluid and the reddish brown liquid is Speedball Screen Filler. The blue is meant to resist the brown liquid so it retains the design you've created. Once the brown liquid is dry it is permanent. The blue liquid washes out with water and so the ink will go through the screen to create your print. The brown can be cleaned out of your screen only with a special product called Speed Clean screen cleaner.

[boscobear33]

Hi Instead of the drawing fluid can you paint or draw on a clear peace of paper to lay over the screen filer?

[BlickVideos]

@boscobear33 Hi - I am not certain if I understand your question. There is a technique using a stencil for printing. Please take a look at our How to Screen Print Using the Stencil Technique on our channel. You may also email our Poduct Information experts who can help you with projects and product questions. Please email them at: info @ dickblick . com. Thanks!

[yoimosan]

i was going to troll, then i realised how cool this was.

[vampiricita]

but, if you wash the t-shirt, the drawing would it dissapear right?

[BlickVideos]

@vampiricita No, the design that has been printed on the t-shirt with the fabric ink is permanent.

[ibzal49]

Thanks for the quick response ... cant wait to get rolling! =)

[BlickVideos]

@ibzal49 If you find you have any questions along the way you can contact our Product Information team by email at: info @ dickblick . com. They are the best source for assistance. Happy printing!

[ibzal49]

Hi, i am so excited to get my own products but right now i am really confused by what exactly you are using. I mean the Blue and Brown fluids are different. Can you specify what they are? Thanks in advance.

[BlickVideos]

@ibzal49 The blue liquid is called Speedball Drawing Fluid and the reddish brown liquid is Speedball Screen Filler.

[eg463665]

Hi there, I wanted to know: Can you reuse screens after the initial printing session? If so, does the screen filler maintain the design forever (unless you use Speed Clean to remove it)? And, can you reuse screens a lot by washing them with Speed Clean after youre done with each design printing? Thanks!

[BlickVideos]

@eg463665 The screen will maintain the design created with the filler until it is removed with Speed Clean. And yes, after you are finished with a design, clean the screen thoroughly with Speed Clean you can reuse the screen.

[BBeartje]

It's hard to wash the screen filler off >.<"

What can i use to clean it the best ?

Pleasee Help, Thankss

[BlickVideos]

@BBeartje Speedball makes a product called Speed Clean that is most effective for removing screen filler. You can find product information on the Blick Art Materials website dickblick . com and search for Speed Clean.

[pyrodisplay]

@BLICKVideos what type of ink should I use if I'm printing on paper?

[BlickVideos]

@pyrodisplay Any of the acrylic based screen printing inks are great for paper. You could even use the fabric ink for paper since it is also acrylic based - it is formulated to be extra flexible and wash resistant for fabric.

[KamilleTheNerd]

Which set from Speedball should I get if I use this technique?

[BlickVideos]

@KamilleTheNerd Actually, all of the Speedball kits with the exception of the Stencil kit come with everything you need to do the drawing fluid technique as well as the diazo technique. If you want to purchase the materials separately you would need a screen, a squeegee, drawing fluid, screen filler and ink. If you select a kit, make sure it is one that comes with the type of ink you are looking for - either regular ink or fabric ink. If you have further questions, email info @ dickblick . com.

[shikamaruvxxiii]

bless ur heart man i can do thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat 2

[CapcherIt]

i was just wondering, how do you wash the screen filler off? because when you were washing the drawing fluid off, the filler didn't come off, is there some kind of screen cleaner needed? Very good video otherwise!

[BlickVideos]

@CapcherIt Hi - yes, Blick carries the cleaner for the filler. Check it out by going to our site and then to the Speedball page. The product is called Speedball Speed Clean Screen Cleaner. Then try saying it ten times fast!

Thanks!

[CapcherIt]

@BlickVideos thanks very much!

[CapcherIt]

@CapcherIt Thankyou very much, great help!

[IloveHamlet]

wow thanks! This looks like an easier alternative to screen printing :D. I may try this :)

[sarahkellett]

i may end up buying these products to make my own shirts for my art gallery here in my home town.