Is Screen Printing Dead?

#1

Hi everyone, @silkscreentechs!

Just wondering the status of screen printing in the space. I have been keeping an eye out for an induction for almost 2yrs and haven’t seen any. Apologies if I am off base and totally missed it somehow - I know if I were motivated and had a project in mind someone like @Howard or @StudioNelle would show me how to get started, but I haven’t seen anyone actually printing anything it in that time either. Not that they are not… But what’s the status? Any inductions planned for the near future?

Thanks!!!

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#2

Not my area of skill but i do have an opinion regarding inductions, and you already pretty much said it - you dont have a project in mind that youre actively wanting to do - so why should you have an induction for something that you may not use?

I’ve had laser, 3d printing and woodshop inductions - i’ve used none of them and i guess it really boils down to having wasted tech’s time which I do feel guilty about - since realising my mistake i’ve avoided going on woodturning induction even though i think it’s cool because I just wont get around to it properly.

#3

The space is not ideal at the moment due to limited room and exposure box. This should in theory be rectified once metal moves out of that arch.

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#4

Currently there is no list in operation - you just have to ask.

#5

I’ve had an excellent screen printing induction during the last year.

I too admit to having done inductions and not using the equipment immediately. Although I certainly plan to, time allowing.

I think it’s due to the apparent scarcity of inductions. It tends to make me think that I should get it done so that I’m already enabled when I do need to use the equipment.

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#6

Cool, yep, thanks @Howard . I did miss the last one, but if there is no waiting list anymore would be good to update the list/thread from Mar 2018: https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/silkscreen-inductions-workshops/5926/15

I do have a project I want to do! So I will chat with you in the space next time I see you and find a time to get inducted!

Cheers,
Andy

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#7

I am similarly itching to learn screen printing. I’d even settle for just shadowing someone else, to learn where everything is and what the process generally looks like. The rest I can research for myself.

Got about a dozen t-shirts I want to make, for starters, since it’s necessary to hide my otherwise lack of personality behind witty or interesting t-shirts.

#8

Nice! Let’s do it! I figured there must be someone else who was interested!

I have some sweet t-shirts to make also! Lets find a time when @Howard or another @silkscreentechs os available…

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#9

Id love to buy a cool
Make @
Makerspace T shirt … as long as an artist comes up with a cracking design…