Screen printing is a printing technique where a mesh is used to transfer ink onto a substrate, except in areas made impermeable to the ink by a blocking stencil.

What is a silk screen used for?

It has been used for more than 100 years in the commercial and artistic sector and is mainly used for printing images and designs on T-shirts, tote bags, paper, wood, ceramics and other materials. There are different types of silk-screen printing, depending on the aim and the printing process used.

What's the difference between screen printing and silk screening?

The short answer is no; there is no difference. The two terms refer to the same technique, screen printing is just the newer term, and silk screening is an older term.