How to Silk Screen Print on Metal eHow

Be sure your metal surface is clean and dry.Scrub with the rough end of a sponge to remove anyApply a layer of polyurethane to your surface with a sponge brush.This will seal in your metalPrepare a silk screen for printing.You will need to use a clean screen for this project.Apply a coatSketch out the design you would like to create.Once you are comfortable with your design,print orLay your transparency,design facing down,onto your screen.Hold in place with transparent tape.Remove your transparency and rinse your screen once your image is fully exposed.Wash out fullyPosition your screen over your desired printing surface area.If it is not possible to lay your screenSquirt a layer of your desired ink color along the top of your screen.Use a squeegee to drag your