{"title":"Printmaking \u003e Silk Screen \u0026 Lithography \u003e Screens","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"speedball-screen-printing-wood-frames","title":"Screen Printing Wood Frames","description":"\u003cp\u003eCord-locked monofilament fabric sits in routed grooves, ready to tighten when tension loosens during use. This simple mechanical system eliminates the need for staple guns or adhesives, just pull the mesh taut and lock it back into place. Speedball constructs these frames from smooth wooden balusters, mitered at corners and fastened securely to handle the constant tension screen printing demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4712, 4714, and 4729 frames come with 110-mesh monofilament polyester already installed, fine enough for detailed work while maintaining good ink flow. The 4505 and 4723 complete units include everything needed to start printing: frame with 12XX fabric, hinged base for registration, and kick leg for easy screen lifting between pulls. Wood construction provides enough rigidity for consistent off-contact distance while remaining light enough for comfortable handling during production runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRe-tensioning takes minutes rather than requiring frame restretch or replacement. Remove the cord, pull the fabric taut, and lock it back down. This extends screen life significantly and maintains print quality as mesh naturally loosens over time. Whether you're printing posters or building a small-edition workflow, these frames balance functionality with straightforward maintenance that keeps you printing rather than rebuilding screens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speedball","offers":[{"title":"4714 \/ 16 in. x 20 in.","offer_id":47977524920549,"sku":"18875","price":36.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4712 \/ 10 in. x 14 in.","offer_id":47977524953317,"sku":"29233","price":25.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4729 \/ 18 in. x 24 in.","offer_id":47977524986085,"sku":"39009","price":39.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4723 Unit \/ 16 in. x 24 in.","offer_id":47977525018853,"sku":"65792","price":59.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4505 Unit \/ 10 in. x 14 in.","offer_id":47977525051621,"sku":"74358","price":43.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s29233.jpg?v=1770336357"},{"product_id":"speedball-screen-printing-aluminum-frames","title":"Screen Printing Aluminum Frames","description":"\u003cp\u003eProfessional screen printing demands frames that stay flat and taut through hundreds of pulls. Speedball constructs these aluminum frames with hand-cut, welded corners and smooth ground edges that eliminate the warping and flex common in wood alternatives. The metal construction maintains precise tension across the mesh, ensuring consistent ink deposit and registration across your entire print run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite 110 monofilament polyester mesh comes pre-stretched and secured to the frame. This medium mesh count works effectively across water-based textile inks, acrylics, and paper printing applications, fine enough for solid coverage and detail retention, open enough to release ink cleanly without clogging. The polyester fabric resists both stretching and chemical degradation, maintaining stable tension through repeated cleanings with harsh solvents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelded aluminum construction means these frames handle the physical demands of production work: squeegee pressure, repeated mesh contact with substrates, and the torque of off-contact printing. The smooth ground edges protect both your hands during setup and the mesh from abrasion points that cause premature failure. Whether you're printing editions or developing techniques, these frames provide the dimensional stability that separates clean prints from registration headaches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speedball","offers":[{"title":"4770 \/ 20 in. x 24 in.","offer_id":47979408163045,"sku":"21973","price":43.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s21973.jpg?v=1770336303"},{"product_id":"speedball-screen-printing-ink-jet-transparency-sheets","title":"Screen Printing Ink Jet Transparency Sheets","description":"\u003cp\u003eInkjet printers produce images dense enough for direct exposure work when you use the right transparency film. These sheets accept inkjet output without beading or smearing, creating the sharp, opaque blacks that photo emulsion requires for clean stencil burns. The acid-free acetate base stays dimensionally stable during handling and exposure, preventing the registration shifts that ruin multi-color prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard transparencies designed for overhead projectors lack the coating density that screen printing demands. Speedball formulates these specifically for stencil-making: inkjet droplets land and stay put, building up the opacity that blocks UV light completely during exposure. You get crisp edge definition in your burned screens, from fine halftone dots to detailed line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach sheet feeds through desktop inkjet printers reliably, eliminating the film output costs that once made photo emulsion screen printing prohibitively expensive. Print your positives in-house, expose your screens the same day, and maintain complete control over your stencil quality from digital file to finished screen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speedball","offers":[{"title":"clear \/ 8.5 in. x 11 in. \/ pack of 6","offer_id":47979410292965,"sku":"56951","price":9.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s56951.jpg?v=1770336320"},{"product_id":"speedball-110-monofilament-polyester-screen-fabric","title":"110 Monofilament Polyester Screen Fabric","description":"\u003cp\u003eOpen enough for smooth ink flow, tight enough for clean edge definition. This monofilament polyester fabric handles both paper graphics and textile printing, maintaining precise registration across multiple pulls while the synthetic threads resist stretching and sagging that natural fibers develop over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional printers value the durability here. Polyester withstands aggressive squeegee pressure and repeated cleanings without losing tension or developing weak spots. The monofilament construction, single continuous threads rather than twisted fibers, creates uniform openings that translate to consistent ink deposits, pull after pull. Reclaim emulsion cleanly when changing designs; the smooth synthetic surface releases stencils without the residue buildup that plagues cotton screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix pre-cut sheets fit standard 11\" × 14\" frames, eliminating the measuring and cutting that wastes fabric and time. Stretch these screens yourself and control your setup costs, or keep extras on hand for quick design changes during production runs. The 110 mesh count suits everything from bold poster graphics to detailed textile patterns where crisp lines matter more than heavy ink coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speedball","offers":[{"title":"pack of 6","offer_id":48102294388965,"sku":"80009","price":30.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s80009.jpg?v=1769722196"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.texasart.com\/collections\/printmaking-silk-screen-and-lithography-screens.oembed","provider":"Texas Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}