I JUST bought a screen printing kit yesterday. I also want more screens. As I'll only be making shirts for myself and for my workshop, buying screens is cost prohibitive. Thanks for posting!
Thanks for that spline idea. Most of the other frames had the screen glued to the frame. I have a screen tension gauge so I should be able to ensure the correct tension. Yours must have been adequate for proper screen spring release when printing, otherwise you wouldn't have uploaded the video.
Wow, this is great. I like that the mesh isn't stapled to the frame. However, does it hold well when applying the pressure from screen printing the ink? I would hate to have my image shift because the mesh didn't stay in place.
doing this way, does the screen tighness hold up? I dont want to come lose after a few uses , you cut out the excess of the screen, so there is no way of thigning again. Sorry for my bad english, I hope you understand my question.
+darkgt91 the screen tightness has been fine. I had one go loose. What I learned is to cut deep grooves for the spline material. Pull the screen kind of tight and then force the spline material into the groove. The deeper the spline goes, the tighter it pulls the screen. You can tell as soon as it is done if it is okay or needs to be done again.
YouCanMakeThisToo thanks for responding. I've been using expensive redwood but it falls apart. I actually thought it would be better than pine but I guess more expensive doesn't mean better, lol.
Lol nope. Redwood is really resistant to decay, and pretty, but extremely soft. I’m guessing the tension rips the fasteners out. I’m in TN so most of our construction lumber is southern yellow pine because it’s a practically a weed, but it’s actually harder than some of the softer “hard woods.”
hi sir. Im from malaysia. thanks for the video. but may i know. what is the spline you used to stretch the mesh? how do i google that spline? Thanks in advance
+Get Square w/ Tom Jolley like everything it's a cost benefit analysis. If I ran a screen printing shop, buying would be worth it to me. I don't. I like to experiment and learn. These are perfect for that with lots of cost savings, and the fun from making something in my shop.
YouCanMakeThisToo I agree, its always worth more to me when I do it myself versus purchasing it. It's that accomplishment feeling money can't buy.... Love your work
If you already have the tools, these can be built at home for around $2-3. I already have scrap wood laying around my shop so I just had to buy the screen and the spline. And making 5 screens saved me nearly $100.
What I did was started halfway up a long side and pulled the screen tight while working in enough of the spline so the screen didn't move and worked it in around the screen. After the spline was completely covering the screen, I went back around and fully set the spline which made the screen extremely tight. I used 3/4 plywood and cut a 3/8 deep groove and settled on .140 spline. After I finished gluing the frame I sanded and clear coated to protect the wood. I've made a few of these screens and they work well. I've considered getting a marine grade plywood as it will hold up to moisture better. I selected plywood as it will be less likely to warp.
This is my question, you need to put a fair amount of pressure on these to get good ink coverage, I can see these pulling out after a few passes. You could however follow the same process but make two passes when cutting the groove and then just use staples, it would be much more durable, last longer and still be a flat surface.
You could staple if you wanted. The grooves were slightly undersized from the spline so it fit tight. When you spread ink the pressure should be going into your textile, not pulling on the splines.
I have been making my own screens for 30 years and your screens are the best so easy! No need for glue and reusable is so easy! Great job!
Best tutorial out there on this. Easy, simple, informative. Thank you. I’ve made some and showed my friend, too!
I JUST bought a screen printing kit yesterday. I also want more screens. As I'll only be making shirts for myself and for my workshop, buying screens is cost prohibitive. Thanks for posting!
+Birdtique super glad you found it helpful!
Absolutely did.
Good idea, I like that you did the mitre cuts last makes the whole project so much easier to do. Good work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
+theduck thanks! Yeah it is a lot easier that way.
Thanks for that spline idea. Most of the other frames had the screen glued to the frame. I have a screen tension gauge so I should be able to ensure the correct tension. Yours must have been adequate for proper screen spring release when printing, otherwise you wouldn't have uploaded the video.
It was.. I don't have a tension gauge and didn't even know that was a thing. This was just an experiment for me. Worked well enough!
I see some custom shirts for the family Christmas card in our future.
+Callee Harris definitely possible
When I see this splining process, I have to wonder if it actually produces a tight screen. Other methods appear to stretch fabric much tighter.
Spline comes in varying thicknesses. Do you remember the thickness of the spline you used? Love the video.
Thanks! I have a 3/32” blade so I used .125” spline which is 1/8”, just pick something a little thicker than your blade to have a good bite.
Very cool!
Thanks!
Your video is very useful for me
hi bro
Hey
Very cool dude!
+Dayy Herrera thanks!
Thanks for the video! What kind of wood do you use? Us that wood the same as the industry uses? Ty.
Just pine
Wow, this is great. I like that the mesh isn't stapled to the frame. However, does it hold well when applying the pressure from screen printing the ink? I would hate to have my image shift because the mesh didn't stay in place.
I’ve used it several times with no issue. If you have it taut before you push the spline in, the spline will pull it real tight.
What is the name of the black wire you used to hold the silk?
Screen spline
Hello sir, may i know the exact measurement of the woods before assembling it into frame 😊
What’s the name of the tool you’re using to put the screen in place.?
Spline tool
doing this way, does the screen tighness hold up? I dont want to come lose after a few uses , you cut out the excess of the screen, so there is no way of thigning again. Sorry for my bad english, I hope you understand my question.
+darkgt91 the screen tightness has been fine. I had one go loose. What I learned is to cut deep grooves for the spline material. Pull the screen kind of tight and then force the spline material into the groove. The deeper the spline goes, the tighter it pulls the screen. You can tell as soon as it is done if it is okay or needs to be done again.
What type of wood are you using? Looks like pine.
Yep. Just pine.
YouCanMakeThisToo thanks for responding. I've been using expensive redwood but it falls apart. I actually thought it would be better than pine but I guess more expensive doesn't mean better, lol.
Lol nope. Redwood is really resistant to decay, and pretty, but extremely soft. I’m guessing the tension rips the fasteners out. I’m in TN so most of our construction lumber is southern yellow pine because it’s a practically a weed, but it’s actually harder than some of the softer “hard woods.”
YouCanMakeThisToo but it sure is pretty, lol.
Greetings sir I would like to know what material is used for the screen
Screen printing mesh. There’s a link in the description
What type of cloth is that
screen printing cloth, there's different sizes
hi sir. Im from malaysia. thanks for the video. but may i know. what is the spline you used to stretch the mesh? how do i google that spline? Thanks in advance
It’s actually made for screen windows. Search for window screen spline. Hope that helps!
Sir which is that fabric
Link in the description to it, it's silk screen
Where can I find the mesh!!!??
Amazon. Should be a link in the description
when they cost less than $20 and they will last forever and be much tighter than anything that can be done at home, why?
+Get Square w/ Tom Jolley like everything it's a cost benefit analysis. If I ran a screen printing shop, buying would be worth it to me. I don't. I like to experiment and learn. These are perfect for that with lots of cost savings, and the fun from making something in my shop.
YouCanMakeThisToo I agree, its always worth more to me when I do it myself versus purchasing it.
It's that accomplishment feeling money can't buy....
Love your work
+J. C. Thanks, really appreciate that. There's nothing like doing something yourself.
If you already have the tools, these can be built at home for around $2-3. I already have scrap wood laying around my shop so I just had to buy the screen and the spline.
And making 5 screens saved me nearly $100.
That’s great, Scott!
Is that tension enough???
They worked for me. It did take a few tries to figure out how to tension it well. If you watch my printing videos you can see me use them.
For nothing. At least I did learn to make a stronger frame.
What I did was started halfway up a long side and pulled the screen tight while working in enough of the spline so the screen didn't move and worked it in around the screen. After the spline was completely covering the screen, I went back around and fully set the spline which made the screen extremely tight.
I used 3/4 plywood and cut a 3/8 deep groove and settled on .140 spline. After I finished gluing the frame I sanded and clear coated to protect the wood.
I've made a few of these screens and they work well. I've considered getting a marine grade plywood as it will hold up to moisture better. I selected plywood as it will be less likely to warp.
This is my question, you need to put a fair amount of pressure on these to get good ink coverage, I can see these pulling out after a few passes. You could however follow the same process but make two passes when cutting the groove and then just use staples, it would be much more durable, last longer and still be a flat surface.
You could staple if you wanted. The grooves were slightly undersized from the spline so it fit tight. When you spread ink the pressure should be going into your textile, not pulling on the splines.
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who will wear a cloth on screen printing?
I’m sorry, I don’t understand the question
Unfortunately, without the proper tension, these screens will NEVER produce a good print. This is just a waist of time and money.
First of all buy yourself $5000 worth of equipment 😆