Silkscreen (Noun)
Meaning
A print made using a stencil process in which an image or design is superimposed on a very fine mesh screen and printing ink is squeegeed onto the printing surface through the area of the screen that is not covered by the stencil.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The artist carefully applied a layer of ink to the silkscreen, creating a vibrant and intricate design on the fabric.
- She experimented with different colors and techniques to create a unique silkscreen for each piece of art.
- The art studio offered a class on creating your own silkscreen prints using everyday objects as stencils.
- The designer used a silkscreen to print a custom logo onto the t-shirts for the company's promotional campaign.
- The vintage clothing store sold a rare Andy Warhol silkscreen print of Marilyn Monroe's face for a small fortune.