Review.
Please take time to go over this page thoroughly so you understand what is required to have a good learning experience. Once you have had a chance to review, feel free to call or email with any additional questions before submitting your file(s).
File is due a minimum of 2 days prior to workshop to confirm printability.
File Upload Form
Can I keep my screen?
If you would like to keep your screen you may purchase ahead of time. You'll receive a brand new 18x20 aluminum screen to expose your art to continue screen printing at home.
Mesh Information:
110 mesh: light inks on dark fabric / 160 mesh: dark inks on light fabric
Cost: $30 + tax
Raster Settings
Raster images are created with pixels using programs such as Photoshop, Procreate, etc. They can start as imported photos, scanned illustrations, or drawing direct on your tablet or computer. Please use these file settings when finalizing the file for film output.
File DPI: Confirm file is set to 300dpi at 100% printing size.
Layers: Discard all unused layers and flatten file.
Color Mode: Convert to greyscale or bitmap halftone.
Color Density: Confirm entire image is set to 100% black, with no greytones.
File Format: Save final file as a PNG or JPG. Do not use program's export feature as it often defaults to 72dpi/RGB.
Vector Settings
Vector images are created with drawing tools using programs such as Illustrator, CorelDRAW, InDesign, etc. Vector images are also scalable which allows them to scale and lines will stay sharp. Please use these file settings when finalizing the file for film output.
Fonts: Convert all fonts to shapes using the Create Outlines.
Layers: Discard all unused layers and additional artboards.
Color Mode: Set file to CMYK and swatches to either Greyscale 100% black or acceptable to set black swatch as CMYK (0c/0m/0y/100k).
Color Density: Confirm entire image is set to 100% black, with no greytones.
File Format: Save final file as a AI or PDF with no color conversion.
File Guidelines
Your art will be output as a B&W film positive during the workshop. The purpose of the film positive is to block the light during the exposure process leaving unexposed emulsion that is washed out, creating the stencil and allowing that specific color of ink to pass through the screen mesh onto the paper or fabric. This is why the image must be 100% solid black.
Size: no larger than 10" width x 12" height
File Dimensions: Your image should be created at 100% size printing.
General Line Thickness: Lines should be a minimum of 1pt in thickness. In Photoshop, at 300dpi, 1pt = around 5 pixels.
Set File to B&W: Confirm entire image is 100% black, with no greytones. Please review detailed information below to help out.
If you are planning on using a photograph, please review all the info on the File Prep for Halftone page for detailed instructions.
Art as a Positive: Whatever is black will be the ink color and will be used to expose the stencil for printing. Please do not reverse, invert, mirror, etc. the image. The black image will be what you print, although you can pick any color to print with. Submit files as B&W PNG or PDF.
Please review Ink Lounge Image Rights Policy to make sure your image adheres to the studio image usage policy.
Questions? (303) 321-7101 or stuart@inklounge.com
