Thermofax Screens
Thermofax screens are used to print images onto cloth or paper.
The screens are easier to use, faster to prepare and cheaper than traditional silk screens and they are the perfect choice for textile artists and anyone interested in surface design. They can be used with textile paints, dye discharge media and adhesives for metallic foiling to create highly original cloth for use in art textiles, quilts, clothing, bags, home furnishings etc.
Using a Thermofax machine (an early version of today's photocopy machines), the screens are made from black and white images – line drawings, photographs, rubbings, computer-generated images, graphic marks, text, etc. Every screen is prepared by hand and mounted in a sturdy plastic or steel frame ready for you to print finely detailed images or textural marks onto your chosen surface.
Shows and exhibitions
Thermofax Screens will be at the following shows and exhibitions in 2010:
- 19-22 August: Festival of Quilts, NEC, Birmingham, in the Virtual Studio demonstration area
- 7-10 October: Knitting and Stitching Show, Alexandra Palace, London N22 7AY
- 25-28 November: Knitting and Stitching Show, Harrogate International Centre, Harrogate HG1 5LA.
Get started
Try thermofax printing for yourself - just click on the Products page and choose from our selection of ready-made screens. You can also send your own images to be made into custom screens. Instructions for use are supplied with all orders.
Squeegees
Traditional silkscreen squeegees, designed for use with wooden screens, are unsuitable for thermofax screens. We stock lightweight squeegees that are specially designed to use with thermofax screens.
Textile screen inks
Textile screen inks, perfect for use with thermofax screens, are available to buy now. These inks are water-based and easy to use.
Gift vouchers
Surprise your friends and loved ones with Thermofax Screens gift vouchers.