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Screen printing process:

Prepare a mesh screen and coat it with a light‑sensitive emulsion.

Expose the screen to a film positive of the design; the exposed areas harden, leaving the design as a stencil.

Wash out the unexposed emulsion, creating open mesh where ink will pass.

Place the screen on the substrate (paper, fabric, etc.) and apply ink.

Use a squeegee to push ink through the open mesh onto the substrate.

Lift the screen, allow the print to dry, and repeat for additional colours using separate screens.

Comparison with intaglio printmaking:

Aspect	Screen Printing	Intaglio
Ink Transfer Method	Ink is forced through open mesh onto the surface.	Ink is held in recessed lines and transferred by pressure from a press.
Surface Compatibility	Works on a wide range of flat and flexible substrates (paper, fabric, plastic).	Primarily paper or metal plates; limited on thick or non‑absorbent materials.
Colour Layering	Each colour requires a separate screen; registration is critical.	Multiple colours can be achieved in a single pass by inking different areas of the plate.
Typical Visual Effect	Flat, graphic, uniform colour fields; suitable for bold designs.	Rich, tactile lines with subtle tonal variation; ideal for fine detail.