Inks: Mixing, Storing, Choosing the Right Type
I use water‑based acrylic inks for all my printing, mixing them thick, storing them carefully and reviving older colours when needed. In this post, I share how I mix my inks, the colours I keep on hand, and the storage setup that keeps more than 120 pots in good working order.
Screens: Mesh Counts, Frame Types, Storage
I use a mix of wooden and aluminium screens in my studio, mostly in 90T and 120T mesh counts. In this post, I explain how I choose between them, why finer meshes don’t suit my thick inks, and how I store screens safely in a very small workspace.
Squeegees: Sizes, Shapes, Uses
I use a range of squeegees in my studio, from tiny test tools to long pulls for larger screens. In this post, I share the sizes I rely on, how I choose the right width for each print, and why keeping squeegees clean is essential for good results.
Essential Tools for Silkscreen Printing
Silkscreen printing doesn’t need a huge workshop — just a handful of simple tools. Here are the squeegees, rulers, tapes, and essentials I rely on every day in my shed studio.