Screen print

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005089",
  "term": "Screen print",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definitions": [
    "A printing technique where ink is forced through a mesh screen onto a substrate, except in areas blocked by a stencil. This method allows for printing on a wide array of materials, including textiles, ceramics, and plastics. The mesh count of the screen determines the fineness of the printed detail.",
    "To apply an image or design onto a surface using the screen printing method, where ink is forced through a mesh stencil. This technique allows for vibrant colors and thick ink deposits, making it durable for many applications. The process involves preparing a stencil, stretching a screen, and then applying ink with a squeegee."
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial printing",
  "see_also": [
    "screen-print",
    "screen print"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Siebdruck",
    "es": "serigrafía",
    "fr": "sérigraphie"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/screen-print/"
}