Liquitex Silkscreen 237ml

Liquitex Silkscreen Medium 237ml

Liquitex Silkscreen Medium is an acrylic medium designed to modify acrylic colours for use in silkscreen printing. It helps create a smoother, more suitable consistency for screen printing while maintaining the colour and working properties of acrylic paint. Ideal for artists and printmakers creating detailed prints, designs and repeat patterns on suitable surfaces.

What it does

• Modifies acrylic colours for silkscreen printing
• Creates a smoother, more suitable consistency for screen application
• Helps acrylic paint pass through the screen more effectively
• Maintains the colour characteristics of acrylic paints
• Helps produce smooth and even printed applications
• Suitable for detailed designs, artwork and repeat patterns
• Can be mixed with Liquitex Acrylic colours
• Ideal for artist printmaking and acrylic screen-printing techniques

How to use it

• Prepare the screen and printing surface according to your silkscreen technique
• Mix Liquitex Silkscreen Medium with acrylic colour to achieve the desired printing consistency
• Stir thoroughly to create an even mixture
• Apply the mixture to the screen and print using a suitable squeegee
• Test the mixture and print on scrap material before working on the final surface
• Allow printed layers to dry thoroughly before applying additional colours or layers
• Clean screens and tools promptly after use

How not to use it

• Do not use an excessively thick or poorly mixed paint mixture that may interfere with screen printing
• Do not allow the acrylic mixture to dry in the screen
• Do not apply to dirty, oily or unsuitable printing surfaces
• Do not apply additional layers before previous printed layers have dried sufficiently
• Avoid excessive dilution, as this may affect colour strength and printing performance
• Do not leave screens or tools uncleaned after use