Silkscreen
(noun)
- A method of printing in which an image is transferred to a substrate (such as paper or fabric) through a stencil placed on a fine mesh screen.
- A print made using this method.
Origin:
Originally a trademark, from silk + screen.
Examples:
- Silkscreen is a popular method for printing t-shirts and posters.
- The artist used silkscreen to create a limited edition print of the painting.
- Silkscreen printing involves pushing ink through a stencil onto the paper.
- The silkscreen print was created with multiple layers of colors.
- Silkscreen process is extensively used for printing posters, t-shirts, and other fabric items.