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How do you make halftones for screen printing in Illustrator?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 6:56 pm

Halftones are a printing process that uses dots to create an image on a printing press. In Illustrator, halftones can be created by using the Halftone Mode in the Illustrator Fill and Stroke panel. The halftone mode uses a certain number of dots per unit of space to create an image. The dots can be set to a certain size and position, or they can be evenly spaced.

PRO TIP: This question is often asked by individuals who are new to the screen printing industry. Halftones are created by using a process called dot gain. This process involves using a halftone screen to create a more refined image. The downside to this process is that it can often result in a loss of detail and can be quite time consuming.

The dots can also be colored to create a more realistic effect. When creating halftones in Illustrator, it is important to keep in mind the resolution of the printer that will be using the image. The higher the resolution, the finer the dots will be and the more realistic the halftone will be.

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