Question 5
(a) Sketch a prepared screen and label any three of its parts.
(b) Name two methods of screen printing.
(c) State one use each of the following in screen printing:
(i) squeegee;
(ii) frame;
(ii) ink.
Observation
Most of the candidates attempted thse questions and performed very well. Although some of the candidates could not draw and label a prepared screen properly.
The solution is shown below:
(A) A sketch of a prepared screen and its labeled parts.
(B) Method of screen printing
- Stencil method
- Lacquer method
- Photographic method
Use of the following in screen printing
(C) (i) Squeegee: used to force ink through a mesh.
(ii) Frame: It is what the mesh is stretched on before printing.
(iii) Ink: The fluid that is used to register image on substance.