SIMULATED PROCESS WORKSHOP.
The art and the science of screenprinting.
Simulated Process Workshop
Our Simulated Process Screenprinting Workshop is a six-hour intensive course that will elevate your printing skill set. Designed for those ready to tackle high-detail, multi-colour designs, this workshop covers everything you need to know about recreating complex images on apparel. Learn advanced artwork preparation, spot colour separation, and using halftones to achieve smooth gradients and tonal ranges. Our DesignLab instructors will guide you through screen preparation, precise registration, and colour mixing to ensure vibrant, accurate prints. Gain hands-on experience with press setup, ink application, and perfecting squeegee techniques. Leave with custom-printed garments and the expertise to confidently execute photorealistic screenprinting projects.
This garment was made to order and made at the madebyplasma design lab.
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SIMULATED PROCESS WORKSHOP
⌖ Workshops
Sim-Process Techniques.
This workshop will teach you the nuances of simulated process printing through step-by-step guidance. In simulated process, the print sequence is the most critical factor for achieving accurate colour representation and smooth gradients. Unlike traditional CMYK, simulated process relies on spot colors and halftones to create the illusion of a full-color image. The order in which these colours are printed directly affects how they blend and interact with the garment. Typically, lighter colours are printed first, followed by darker shades, allowing each layer to enhance depth and vibrancy. A precise sequence ensures smoother transitions and better colour accuracy and avoids muddiness, making it essential for producing high-quality, photorealistic prints. You'll learn all this and more.
Halftone Creation.
One of the most critical elements you will learn in the Simulated Process Workshop is halftone creation. Halftones are tiny dots that vary in size and spacing, allowing you to blend spot colours and create smooth gradients. Understanding how to generate and print halftones is essential for achieving the realistic shading and tonal transitions that make simulated process prints so detailed. In the workshop, you'll learn how to properly adjust halftone angles, screen mesh, and dot size to avoid issues like moiré patterns or dot gain. Mastering this technique enables you to produce vibrant, photorealistic designs with fewer screens.
