Introduction to Colorful Screen Printing for Clothing
A course by YUK FUNDesigners
A course by YUK FUN, Designers
Discover fundamental screen printing techniques to create colorful garments that express your personality
Through creative screen printing, you can transform your illustrations into wearable works of art. Lucy Cheung and Patrick Gildersleeves are a creative design duo who specialize in printing t-shirts, tote bags, and more in their colorful and cartoon-like signature style. Through their independent label YUK FUN, they have collaborated with clients including Linktree and the V&A Museum.
In this online course, they teach you how to screen-print simple designs onto fabric without any fancy equipment. Discover fundamental b]screen printing techniques[/b] to bring your designs to life in the form of clothing. Express yourself in full color–it’s easier than you think!
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 17 downloads
Tools and Materials
4 minutes, 45 seconds
The Visual Research
5 minutes, 4 seconds
Drawing Fun Characters
8 minutes, 54 seconds
Fabric and Colour Considerations
6 minutes, 4 seconds
Inking onto Acetate
4 minutes, 32 seconds
The Screen: Exposure
3 minutes, 35 seconds
What's included in this course?
Begin the course by getting to know the creative duo behind YUK FUN. Discover the journey that led them to start their own screen printed clothing label, along with the influences that inspire the work they create.
Dive into what screen printing is before taking a look at the tools and materials needed for the course. Begin your visual research to inspire your design, then use your references to create fun and unique illustrations. Lucy and Patrick talk you through things to consider when choosing fabric and colors, including texture and density.
Time to make your screen print! Start by inking your design onto acetate. Then prepare your screen, and discover how to successfully expose it. Learn how to print your design onto your chosen fabric and heat cure it for longevity.
Discover the best ways to share and sell your creations, from social media to art fairs. To finish the course, Lucy and Patrick guide you through how to use the skills you’ve learned to create more complex designs.
What is this course's project?
Create a fun patterned t-shirt featuring an illustration using screen printing techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in learning to use screen printing as a medium to create colorful clothing.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is needed.
In terms of equipment, you need drawing materials like pencils and paper, screen printing materials including screens, ink, and tape, and screen exposure materials, which the teacher specifies in detail as part of the course.
Reviews
- 1 month ago
Loved it, very well explained
- 2 months ago
Excelente curso
- 5 months ago
excelente curso, m ayudo mucho a comenzar a crear mis proyectos
- 7 months ago
Es un curso muy bueno para la iniciación en la práctica de la serigrafía. No ahonda en cuestiones técnicas sino que se limitan a enseñar su forma de producir serigrafía para textiles. Por lo que si estas buscando aprender más a fondo preparación de positivos, tipos de tinas y su diferencia, tipos de pantallas, y demás tecnicismos no es lo ideal. Yo por mi parte lo super recomiendo, me inspiró mucho a aprender más sobre esta técnica. Lucy y Patrick son una pareja de compañeros muy inspiradora.
- 9 months ago
Very good explanations on the topic. Learnt a lot about the course. Will be implementing the lessons learnt.
Since then, they have printed their designs on t-shirts, tote bags, sweatshirts, and more. Their work has been featured in publications such as Pressing Matters, Hand Printed, and It’s Nice That, and they were invited to speak and exhibit at Pictoplasma. Alongside screen printing, Lucy and Patrick work on illustration for commissions and have collaborated with brands including Linktree, the V&A Museum, and Casetify.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Us
- Influences
- U2
Designing the Print
- What Is Screen Printing?
- Tools and Materials
- The Visual Research
- Drawing Fun Characters
- Fabric and Colour Considerations
- U3
The Making of the Screen Print
- Inking onto Acetate
- The Screen: Preparation
- The Screen: Exposure
- Printing the Design
- Heat Curing
- U4
Developing the Craft
- Sharing and Selling Prints
- More Complex Techniques
- FP
Final project
- Introduction to Colorful Screen Printing for Clothing
What to expect from a Domestika course
Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for beginners and covers all the basics of screen printing, illustration, and creative studio practice, making it accessible to those with little or no prior experience.
You’ll need a screen frame, mesh, squeegee, photo emulsion, ink, acetate, degreaser, coating trough, halogen lamp, and basic art supplies for illustration. The course covers affordable and DIY options for setting up your home workspace.
You’ll learn how to design playful character illustrations, prepare artwork for screen printing, use both manual and digital techniques, set up your workspace, print on fabric, and manage creative projects from concept to finished product.
No previous experience is required. The course walks you through each step, from drawing animal characters to exposing and printing your own t-shirts and accessories.
You’ll learn to degrease and coat your screen with photo emulsion, transfer your design using acetate, and expose the screen with a halogen lamp, all using easy-to-follow, home-friendly methods.
Yes, the course covers essentials of launching products, running Kickstarter campaigns, collaborating with brands, and marketing your creations online, including t-shirts and enamel pins.
Yes, the course teaches you how to separate color layers, register multiple screens, and print multi-color or double-sided designs on t-shirts at home.