Due to the current government guidelines regarding Covid 19 there is limited on site access for students to these areas until further notice.
Section (1) Printed Textiles Room OC9
Room OC9 consists of one main open plan area, which contains the following:
Equipment:
1 Macclesfield Engineering 8 mt flat bed print table.
1 R.A. Smart 9mt flat bed print table.
1 Large Kippax light box/screen drying cabinet.
1 Small format Norva manual scissors heat press.
In addition to this there is large selection of silk screens in various sizes.
Screen Storage area.
Room OC9 also has two additional rooms OC9A, OC9B which are highlighted in (Section 2)
Resource Specialisms:
Water-based photo-silkscreen process for fabric and other substrates
Heat Transfer printing
Dyes and dye technology
Fabric Manipulation, Surface Decoration and Embellishment Photo transfer printing for fabric
Other techniques associated with the printing and colouring of fabric
Screen Storage Room OC9
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Light Box/Screen Dryer Room OC9
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Nova Scissors Press Room OC9
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(Section 2) Screen Exposure Room OC9A (Heron)
One of the two rooms incorporated into Room OC9 which provides a vital resource for the production of photo silk screens.
All users of the area are given workshops in the method and safe handling of equipment and materials associated with this process.
The handout featured (below) gives an overview and explanation of the techniques involved and is provided as a companion to taught workshops. Suitable handouts are supplied where applicable.
Equipment:
1 Kippax print down frame.
1 Natgraph u.v. light source.
All users of the area are given workshops in the method and safe handling of equipment and materials associated with this process.
The handout featured (below) gives an overview and explanation of the techniques involved and is provided as a companion to taught workshops. Suitable handouts are supplied where applicable.
Equipment:
1 Kippax print down frame.
1 Natgraph u.v. light source.
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Screen Wash out Area Room OC9B (Teal)
One of the three rooms incorporated into Room OC9 which provides a vital resource for the washing out of silk screens and the removal of used/unwanted stencils.
All users of the area are given workshops in the method and safe handling of equipment and materials associated with this process and other activities which take place in this area. Suitable handouts are supplied where applicable.
Equipment:
1 R.A. Smart screen wash bay.
1 Karcher high pressure washer.
All users of the area are given workshops in the method and safe handling of equipment and materials associated with this process and other activities which take place in this area. Suitable handouts are supplied where applicable.
Equipment:
1 R.A. Smart screen wash bay.
1 Karcher high pressure washer.
Section (3) General Print Area OC43
Room OC43 consists of one main open plan area, It's layout is similar to that of Room OC9
but on a smaller scale. It is often used as an area for dedicated users and open access across the print area.
Equipment:
1 R.A. smart 5 mt flat bed print table.
1 medium Kippax light box/screen drying cabinet.
1 large A. Adkins Mark 6 heat transfer press.
Screen Storage area.
Room OC43 also has one additional room
OC43A which is highlighted in (Section 4)
Resource Specialisms:
Water-based photo-silkscreen process for fabric and other substrates
Fabric Manipulation, Surface Decoration and Embellishment
Photo transfer printing for fabric
Heat Transfer printing
Dyes and dye technology
Specialist techniques in print /dye process and finishing.
but on a smaller scale. It is often used as an area for dedicated users and open access across the print area.
Equipment:
1 R.A. smart 5 mt flat bed print table.
1 medium Kippax light box/screen drying cabinet.
1 large A. Adkins Mark 6 heat transfer press.
Screen Storage area.
Room OC43 also has one additional room
OC43A which is highlighted in (Section 4)
Resource Specialisms:
Water-based photo-silkscreen process for fabric and other substrates
Fabric Manipulation, Surface Decoration and Embellishment
Photo transfer printing for fabric
Heat Transfer printing
Dyes and dye technology
Specialist techniques in print /dye process and finishing.
Printed Textiles Room OC43 General View Printed Textiles Room OC43 Heat Transfer Press Printed Textiles Room OC43 Colour Mixing Area
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Section (4) Printed Textiles Room OC43A (Kite)
Section (4) Printed Textiles Room OC43A (Kite)
Equipment:
2 domestic washing machines .
1 karcher high pressure washer.
1 R.A.Smart screen wash bay.
1 R.A. Smart atmospheric side loading steamer.
1 R.A. Smart dye winch.
1 Warwick industrial spin dryer.
(For examples see illustrations below)
Equipment:
2 domestic washing machines .
1 karcher high pressure washer.
1 R.A.Smart screen wash bay.
1 R.A. Smart atmospheric side loading steamer.
1 R.A. Smart dye winch.
1 Warwick industrial spin dryer.
(For examples see illustrations below)
Atmospheric Steamer Room OC43A (Kite)
Room OC43A contains items of equipment which are an integral part of the finishing process involving much of the print based work carried out in the centre. The Steamer pictured here is used extensively throughout the year for fixing colour and developing process in both traditional and digital textile methods.
All users of the area are given workshops in the method and safe handling of equipment and materials associated with this process and other activities which take place in this area. Suitable handouts are supplied where applicable.
All users of the area are given workshops in the method and safe handling of equipment and materials associated with this process and other activities which take place in this area. Suitable handouts are supplied where applicable.
Dye Winch Room OC43A (KIte)
Another of the essential items of equipment contained within this area is the fully automated Dye winch.
This is used for dyeing lengths of suitable fabrics of varying type and quantity.
All users of the area are given workshops in the method and safe handling of equipment and materials associated with this process and other activities which take place in this area. Suitable handouts are supplied where applicable.
This is used for dyeing lengths of suitable fabrics of varying type and quantity.
All users of the area are given workshops in the method and safe handling of equipment and materials associated with this process and other activities which take place in this area. Suitable handouts are supplied where applicable.
Washing Machines and Industrial Dryer Room OC43A (Kite)
The area has two domestic washing machines and an industrial spin dryer. These again are an integral part of the process and finishing of many of the activities which take place in the centre.
All users of the area are given workshops in the method and safe handling of equipment and materials associated with this process and other activities which take place in this area. Suitable handouts are supplied where applicable.
All users of the area are given workshops in the method and safe handling of equipment and materials associated with this process and other activities which take place in this area. Suitable handouts are supplied where applicable.