Screen Printing Tip of the Week: Suede Additive

November 23, 2011
By Kieth Stevens, Contributing Writer

Editor's Note: Impressions is excited to debut a new weekly online feature called "Screen Printing Tip of the Week." Provided by International Coatings, these "to-the-point" snippets — which will be posted every Wednesday — will address screen printing-related subjects ranging from emulsion to curable reducer and more.

Suede additive is a great “tool” in a screen printer’s arsenal to add interest to a printed design. Create brushed leather-like patches or matte finishes simply and quickly.

Suede or dulling additive can matte (or dull) the surface of a print or create a suede-like texture, simply by varying the quantity added to an ink.

For a matte finish simply add 2% (by weight) of the suede additive. To create a suede look, add 10% to 15% (by weight).

Kieth Stevens is the Western regional sales manager for International Coatings. He has been teaching screen printing for more than 10 years and is a regular contributor to International Coatings' blogs. For more information, visit iccink.com and read the company’s blog at internationalcoatingsblog.com.



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