STUDIO SERVICES

Inky Hands Print Studio is located on the historic Main Street in Plymouth, MA, and is equipped to produce the highest quality water based screen prints. 

The studio has worked in collaboration with a wide range of artists to produce their printed editions.

We are highly experienced and expert screen printers and can work to a prepared brief or work alongside the artist for a couple of hours, days or weeks to turn ideas into beautifully finished printed editions.

Screen Printing

Specialist in water based screen printing

Inky Hands specializes in water-based screen-printing and is dedicated to achieving the greatest results for clients.  The studio provides a one to one service throughout the entire process so that the client leaves with the highest quality edition , where everything has been tried and tested to reach the finished artwork.

Screen Printing is a hand pulled printing process, every color is printed as its own layer. Each project is custom priced, depending on your specific needs.

Please contact the studio for an estimate. (please note: Inky Hands does not print t-shirts, or any apparel)

The largest image size the studio can print is 36 x 26 inches.

Water based Ink

The subtlest transparent colors to intense saturated colors can be printed

Inky Hands prints with a wide range of water based inks, mixing everything from transparent shades to intense colors.

Special inks, such as fluorescents, phosphorescent, and pearlescent can be used.  A layer of varnish can be printed on top of a screen print, covering entire images or as a spot varnish.  Gold leaf and "diamond dust" can be applied.

Fine Art Papers

The best papers can be sourced

Inky Hands can source the best paper to print your edition on.  Ranging from delicate papers to high quality mould-made cotton papers, the studio can provide advice on the correct paper for your edition.

Inky Hands can also screen print onto other flat material such as wood, metal, glass, canvas, book cloth, plastic and glassine.

 Editions can be  from 15  to 100 prints, that can be finished with hand torn edges and debossing, before signing and numbering by the artist.

Acetate

Handmade or photographic images that are transferred onto screens

The printmaking process begins with hand-made or photographic images that are transferred onto screens ready for printing.

The artwork may be drawn, sprayed or painted on transparent film.  It may be hand cut from paper or masking film, or it may be any type of digital image,The process begins with hand-made or photographic images such as photography, a scan of a painting or drawing, or an image created on the computer.  These images are transferred onto screens.

Digitally printed acetates can range in size but the studio can print up to 24 inches wide by any length.  The maximum screen size that is used at Inky Hands is currently 30 x 40 inches.

Finishing

There are a number of finishing techniques to make each edition unique

There is a variety of finishing options available to make each edition unique, including cutting, debossing and tearing. 

​The studio can tear down the edges of prints, creating a handmade feel which can complete the aesthetic of certain prints.   

​Debossing creates an indent in a print, similar in appearance to a plate mark of an etching, and adds a sense of depth to any print .  This effect can be used to define the edge of an image or create an outer border around the image.  

Varnish

A layer of varnish can be screen printed on top of the screen print

Varnish can be screen printed on top of the prints that are produced in the studio.  The studio can cover entire images or add spot varnish to specific details in a print.  Varnish greatly enhances the vibrancy of screen prints and adds a reflective layer to your work.

Leafing

Can embellish prints with a metallic leaf such as gold or silver

The studio can embellish your prints with metallic leaf such as gold, silver or imitation.  It can be applied to small sections or used to create entire backgrounds of prints or create shapes.  Leafing adds a textured layer to a print that cannot be replicated by printing ink.

Diamond Dust

Can source and apply diamond dust

Inky Hands is experienced in working with Diamond Dust and can source and apply this to your edition.  There are a range of weights and colors to add a three dimensional quality to your prints., along with other dusts such as glitter.

Mixed Media

Mix both screen printing and other fine art mediums to create striking prints

Inky Hands can mix both screen-printing and other fine art mediums on an edition to create a hybrid print.  Projects that use both create striking finished prints.  Using different techniques opens up a whole new range of possibilities for your edition.

Shipping

Your artwork and editions can be shipped worldwide

Inky Hands can ship your artwork and editions to anywhere in the world.  The studio has accounts with both FedEx and UPS and can package and organize delivery of work, whether it is an individual piece or a large edition.  All shipments are insured and have a tracking number for you to follow your delivery.

Digital Printing

Coming Soon

Education

Inky Hands is dedicated to educating others in screen printing

Inky Hands Print Studio is offering classes and workshops in limited edition silk screen printing and book making! We are still offering publishing and creating fine art prints with artists for Inky Hands Gallery, but limiting the amount of publications at the moment.

Contract Printing

Open Access

Know how to print? Want to print it yourself?

Inky Hands is available to hire by the hour to accomplish you printing goals.