How Do You Screen Print Letters On Corrugated Plastic?
Screen printing is a great method for applying lettering or graphics to corrugated plastic, providing a durable, dynamic finish. Most screen printing projects can be executed with materials from a well-stocked art supply store. Determine the size of your finished piece, or pieces. What size corrugated plastic will you print on? This will determine the size of the frame, film positive, glass and foam rubber. Your frame will be slightly larger than the corrugated plastic. The foam rubber must fit inside the frame when you expose the screen. Your glass will be slightly larger than the frame, to allow room for placing weights on the glass during the exposure process. Create lettering on a transparency. Try drawing letters on transparent vellum with India ink, or create lettering on a computer and output the design on heavy transparent paper or vellum. To make a successful screen, the letters should be very opaque to block light. Coat the screen with light-sensitive emulsion on both sides,
