CMYK SCREEN PRINTING FOR BEGINNERS!
Summary
TLDRThis educational video offers a beginner's guide to CMYK screen printing, breaking the process into five simple steps. The host explains the basics of CMYK, uses CorelDraw for artwork preparation, and emphasizes the importance of using the right inks and screen settings. The video demonstrates the printing process, starting with the lightest color to avoid ink contamination, and concludes with tips on achieving quality prints and the limitations of the technique on light garments. The host invites viewers to share their favorite soccer player for a chance to win a shirt.
Takeaways
- 🎨 CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black, which are the four colors used in screen printing to create full-color images.
- 🛠️ The video provides a step-by-step guide for beginners to understand the basics of CMYK screen printing.
- 💡 Learning CMYK printing can expand business opportunities and offer more options to customers.
- 🖌️ The software used in the video for artwork preparation is CorelDRAW, which is used to convert images into halftones with specific settings.
- 🔆 It's recommended to make the image lighter than the actual color before printing, as the colors tend to darken during the process.
- 🖥️ The video mentions the importance of using the correct transparency film and color settings for separating colors in the design.
- 🔥 The screen burning process involves adjustments in mesh count and temperature settings for optimal results.
- 🎨 Processed inks are recommended for CMYK printing due to their softness, compatibility, and concentration.
- 🔄 The order of printing is crucial, starting from the lightest color (yellow) to the darkest (black) to prevent ink contamination.
- 📈 High-resolution designs are essential for better print quality, as pixelation can affect the final outcome.
- 👕 CMYK printing is primarily suitable for light garments, with additional considerations needed for dark garments.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video?
-The main topic of the video is CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black) printing for beginners, focusing on screen printing full-color images.
Why is it important to learn CMYK printing according to the video?
-Learning CMYK printing is important as it provides more options for the printer, customers, and the business, allowing for an expansion of services and skills in both screen printing and graphic designing.
What software does the video recommend for preparing artwork for screen printing?
-The video recommends using CorelDRAW for preparing the artwork, converting it into bitmaps, and then into halftones.
What are the settings used for converting the image into halftones in the video?
-The settings used are 15 for cyan, 75 for magenta, 90 for yellow, and 45 for black, with a max dot ratio of three.
Why should the image be made lighter before printing according to the video?
-The image should be made lighter before printing because the colors tend to get darker during the screen printing process.
What adjustments did the video suggest for burning the screens?
-The video suggests using a mesh of 305 and lowering the burning temperature and time. It also recommends curing the screen twice on the back and once on the front, followed by scraping for an even layer of emulsion.
Why are processed inks recommended for CMYK screen printing in the video?
-Processed inks are recommended because they are soft for high mesh screens, mix well for accurate color matching, and are more concentrated, providing the exact colors needed for the print.
What is the recommended order for printing CMYK colors in the video?
-The recommended order is to start with the lightest color, yellow, followed by magenta, then cyan, and finally black.
Why is it better to print from the lightest to the darkest color in CMYK printing?
-Printing from the lightest to the darkest prevents the darker colors from seeping into the lighter ones' screens, which could alter the color and quality of the print.
What is the importance of design resolution in achieving high-quality prints according to the video?
-High-resolution designs ensure better print quality as they provide clearer images and more accurate color representation, which is crucial for screen printing.
Can CMYK screen printing be used on dark garments according to the video?
-Yes, CMYK screen printing can be used on dark garments, but it requires an underbase and some adjustments, which will be discussed in a separate video.
Outlines
🖨️ Introduction to CMYK Screen Printing Basics
The video introduces beginners to the basics of CMYK screen printing, outlining its importance in expanding screen printing capabilities. The speaker highlights five essential steps to help viewers understand the process. Emphasizing the educational purpose, the video delves into CMYK screen printing, which uses cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks to create full-color images. The speaker shares personal experience, explaining how mastering CMYK printing can enhance both labor skills and graphic design knowledge.
🎨 Preparing Artwork for CMYK Printing
This section explains the first step: preparing the artwork for CMYK screen printing. The speaker uses CorelDRAW software to convert images into bitmaps and halftones, with specific settings for each color (cyan, magenta, yellow, black). The importance of slightly lightening the image to avoid dark prints is stressed. The video mentions separating each color for transparency film printing, setting the stage for the next steps in the process.
🔥 Screen Burning Adjustments and Techniques
In this part, the speaker discusses the adjustments made during the screen-burning process. They emphasize the importance of using a 305 mesh screen and share two key modifications: lowering the burning temperature and adjusting the coating process to ensure a flat and even layer of emulsion. These adjustments help in achieving better results, especially when washing halftones. The video suggests that these small tweaks can make a significant difference in the final print quality.
🎨 Choosing the Right Inks for CMYK Printing
The speaker discusses the selection of inks for CMYK printing, recommending process inks due to their softness, good color matching, and concentration. The inks are sourced from International Coatings, and the speaker shares personal experience with their effectiveness over the past two years. They express satisfaction with the inks' performance and invite viewers to suggest other good alternatives in the comments.
🔧 Aligning Screens and Printing Order for Best Results
This section covers the alignment of screens and the optimal order of printing colors in CMYK printing. The speaker prefers printing from the lightest color (yellow) to the darkest (black) to avoid color contamination and ensure better print results. The video explains the logic behind this order and provides practical tips for maintaining color accuracy during the printing process.
🖌️ Demonstration of the CMYK Printing Process
The video shifts to a live demonstration, showing the actual printing process. The speaker begins with yellow, followed by magenta, cyan, and finally black. Each color is applied with care, showcasing the step-by-step progression and the final result. The speaker highlights the importance of not overprinting to avoid darkening the image and expresses satisfaction with the outcome, encouraging viewers to appreciate the beauty of screen printing.
🖼️ Importance of High-Resolution Designs in CMYK Printing
The speaker reflects on the quality of prints, emphasizing that high-resolution designs yield the best results. They compare a low-resolution, pixelated print to a high-resolution one, illustrating the difference in print quality. The video reinforces the need for good design resolution in achieving professional-looking prints and hints at future content addressing printing on dark garments.
🎬 Final Thoughts and Viewer Engagement
In the closing segment, the speaker wraps up the tutorial, thanking viewers for their support and encouraging them to engage by sharing their favorite soccer player in the comments for a chance to win a printed shirt. The video ends on a positive note, with the speaker expressing a desire to continue learning and improving in screen printing while inviting viewers to join them in this journey.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Screen Printing
💡CMYK
💡CorelDraw
💡Half-tones
💡Transparency Film
💡Mesh
💡Ink
💡Registration
💡Printing Order
💡Resolution
💡Underbase
Highlights
Introduction to CMYK screen printing for beginners, breaking down the process into five steps for easier understanding.
Explanation of CMYK printing, using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black to create full-color images.
Importance of learning CMYK printing for expanding business opportunities and offering more options to customers.
Personal experience sharing on how learning CMYK printing expanded the presenter's screen printing capabilities.
Using CorelDraw software to create artwork and converting images into bitmaps for screen printing.
Halftone settings for different colors in the CMYK process and the importance of adjusting image brightness.
Technique for separating colors using transparency film and color settings in CorelDraw.
Screen preparation adjustments, including mesh selection and burning settings for halftone printing.
Recommendation of using processed inks for high mesh screens and their advantages in color accuracy and consistency.
International Coatings inks as a preferred choice for their performance in screen printing projects.
Screen lining and registration techniques for multi-color prints, with references to additional learning resources.
Printing order preference starting with the lightest color to avoid ink contamination in wet-on-wet printing.
Demonstration of the screen printing process, showing the application of yellow, magenta, cyan, and black inks.
Emphasis on the quality of the print and the impact of design resolution on the final print outcome.
Comparison of print quality between designs with high and low resolution, highlighting the importance of original artwork.
Mention of limitations of CMYK printing on dark garments and the need for underbase and adjustments.
Invitation for viewers to share their favorite soccer player for a giveaway promotion.
Closing remarks with thanks for support and an invitation to engage with the content.
Transcripts
seeing YK printing for beginners and in
this video I'm going to show you the
basic things you need to know when it
comes to screen printing full color
images and I broke it down into five
different steps to make it easier for
you guys to understand what I'm trying
to say and just know that everything
that you're going to see in this video
is for educational purpose only now
let's get to work
but before we start what CMYK so there's
many different types of techniques when
it comes to screen printing
spot color printing halftone printing
grayscale printing simulated process
printing CMYK Printing and a couple more
now same YK printing is created by four
different colors cyan magenta yellow and
black and when you combine all those
colors together it gives you a full
color image just like those small little
printers that you have in your house
almost the same thing as the screen
printer I feel like it's essential for
you to learn seeing YK printing because
it's going to give you more options it's
going to give your customer more options
it's going to give your business an
opportunity to expand me when I started
screen printing I only had that four
color press and I was very limited now
with that extra skill I was able to take
out different orders plus my knowledge
in screen printing grew not just when it
came to the labor but also in the
graphic designing Department all right
we're going to start with the artwork
and we're not gonna go so into depth
with this step we need to keep
everything very simple now the software
that I use is called coreldraw first
I'll grab my image and I'll convert it
into bitmaps after that it gets
converted into half tones and these are
the settings that I use 15 for cyan 75
for magenta 90 for yellow and 45 for
blacks and the max dot ratio is three
now that everything's converted into
half tones try to make that image a
little bit lighter than the actual color
because when you start printing over
here things tend to get a little darker
now when it comes to printing my
transparency film I just go to my color
settings and I'll put separation and
it's going to separate each color and
that's pretty much it step number two
and I didn't record none of this because
I already have a video explaining how to
burn your screen but if you guys really
do want to see the whole process let me
know in the comments but I did do two
small adjustments now the mesh that I
use is 305 and one of the adjustments
that I did I lowered the temperature on
my burning settings usually I burn my
screens at two minutes now I burn them
at a minute and a half and the second
adjustment that I did I quitted my
screen two times in the back and one
time in the front then I went back to
the back and I scraped and it's great
and I did the same thing for the front
and I scraped a little bit more than
usual so I can have a nice even flat
layer of emotion on both sides of the
screen and this is something extra that
I did because when it comes to washing
on halftones it could be a small hassle
especially if you don't have the right
equipment now when it comes to using the
right types of inks for this type of
technique I would recommend to get
processed inks first because we're using
High mesh screens and these inks right
here are very very soft second
they mix and match very well so they
give you the exact colors that you're
looking for and third I feel like
they're more concentrated that's why you
get exactly the color that you're
looking for but you might have to quote
me on that because I'm not a thousand
percent shirt but look just look look at
this smoothness of this now you can find
these types of inks at International
Coatings I've been working with these
type of inks for the last two years for
my singing with K projects and I haven't
changed their look for any other inks
because they have done the job but if
you do know of other inks that work
great as well let me know in the
comments so my screens are already lined
up and ready to go but I'm not gonna go
so into depth with this step because I
already did a couple videos on how to
register multi-color Prints but if you
do want to learn I am going to attach
two videos at the end of this video just
in case you want to learn now what's the
best order to print now I see a lot of
people that like to print CMYK but me
personally I like to start with from the
lightest color all the way to the
darkest I start with yellow second
magenta third cyan and the last one
black and in case you're wondering why
do you start from the lightest to the
darkest well since this technique is wet
and wet and let's say I print magenta
first and then yellow eventually that
magenta is gonna get inside of the
screen of the yellow and it's going to
throw away my ink it's going to change
the color of my but vice versa if I
start with the yellow and then the
magenta and a little bit of the yellow
goes inside of the screen of the magenta
it won't be a big difference you won't
notice it because the yellow is really
light if that makes any type of sense I
feel like I've been talking for too long
now it's time to get to work and I'm
gonna edit this part or slow it down or
cut it or anything I'm going to show you
the exact moment so you can see the
beauty of screen printing let's get to
work let me lower this down right here
let me get you closer right here I'm
gonna start with the yellow here we go
here we go let me move you here all
right let's get to work
if we start with the yellow
I'm gonna give you two passes
look at that yellow beautiful now we're
going to start with the magenta no
I mean now the second is midgets
look at that
beautiful
then come designer
science
look at it sheesh and the black
the black gives it like the the outline
and I'm only gonna hit it once because
it'll make it too dark if I hit it twice
oh look at it look at that beauty
I mean Focus
what do you think pretty beautiful huh
now we're gonna talk about the quality
of the print but I'm no expert I still
have a lot to learn but I've been using
this technique for the past two years
and I can tell you this that each design
has a different challenge but that's
good because each design always brings
something new for you to learn but this
is something that I found out if you
want to have the best prints you're
gonna have to have the best designs
because the best designs have the best
resolution and that's what's going to
determine how well the print is going to
look here on the Press now I'm going to
give you an example this print that I
just did didn't have the best resolution
it was a big pixelated because it wasn't
an original picture from me it was a
copy and paste so whenever I printed it
it didn't give me the best results now
compare this print to the other one this
design is actually mine so it had the
best resolution can you notice the
difference
and I almost forgot to tell you guys
that this type of technique you could
only use it on light garments you could
use it on dark garments but it's going
to need an underbase and a small little
changes now I'm gonna talk about this
topic in another video because I feel
like I missed so many things but I'm
gonna bring an extra so they could help
us grow they could teach us and they can
explain things a bit better than I can
hopefully this video helped in any way
thank you guys so much for the love and
the support have a beautiful day and God
bless you all
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and whoever watched the video all the
way to the end drop your favorite soccer
player in the comments because I'm gonna
give that shirt away now let's go play
some soccer
hey
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