What is the difference between offset printing and silkscreen printing?
First of all, Silkscreen and Offset printing do not refer to the same color guides. Silkscreen printing is done referring to the Pantone (or HKS) color reference. On the other hand, Offset printing refers to the CMYK color reference. Secondly, the two processes are used for different purposes. Silkscreen will be used for artworks with a small and identified number of colors, while Offset printing will be used for artwork with gradual colors (example: a picture or photo). Thirdly, the painting colors used for Silkscreen printing is thicker than for Offset printing. Offset printing uses painting colors that are more liquid to get thinner grain and detailed definition.
