Print Empress

Welcome to Print Empress – Your Local Screen Printing Studio.

We are a creative screen printing studio led by Karina, dedicated to bringing your ideas to life with high-quality, custom prints. Whether you’re an independent artist, a small business, or someone looking for unique merchandise, we specialize in handcrafted designs tailored to your needs.

From custom T-shirts and limited-edition prints to branded apparel, we use eco-friendly, water-based inks and sustainable practices to minimize waste. Every print is carefully crafted with an artisanal touch, ensuring both quality and originality. We also host live screen-printing events and workshops, offering a hands-on printmaking experience.

Let’s bring your ideas to life—get in touch!

technique

How does screen printing work?

Screen printing is a fantastic technique that brings vibrant, long-lasting designs to life on textiles and paper. It's a process where ink is pressed through a fine mesh screen onto your chosen surface. Each color in your design requires a separate screen, which is why simpler designs with fewer colors are often more budget-friendly. We do all our screen printing by hand, giving each piece a unique, artisanal finish and a special character you won't find anywhere else.


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Why to choose us?

• We’re a small, ethical business supporting the local community. Printing with us keeps your money in the local economy and reduces delivery emissions.

• Sustainability is key—we use eco-friendly inks, minimize waste, and prioritize organic or second-hand textiles.

• Quality matters - we ensure durable prints, colors tailored to your specifications, and a unique artisanal touch.

• Quick & efficient turnaround – Book your slot in advance and have your prints ready within just three working days!

• Personal service & expertise—we love what we do and work closely with you to bring your ideas to life!

Print Empress Edinburgh Price list based on one colour screen print

printing option one

One-Colour Print

Single-colour prints are a popular, cost-effective option for fashion and promotional T-shirts. With just one screen, setup is quicker and more affordable. But one colour doesn’t mean plain—it can feature intricate details, like fine linework or even a monochrome photo effect.

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printing option two

Split Fountain Special Effect

Split fountain printing blends two or more colors in a single pass, creating beautiful gradient or rainbow effects. It’s charged under the 'One Colour' price as it only requires one screen. Some color combinations work better than others—feel free to ask for advice on your design.


Print Empress Edinburgh screen printing services Price list based on two colour prints

printing option three

Two-Colour Prints

This process requires the setup of two individual screens—one for each color in the design. To ensure the colour layers align correctly, we use a printing carousel. However, as this is a hand process, some slight imperfections may occur. If your design involves three or more colors, please contact us for a quote!

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printing materials

T-shirt and Canvas Bags

We print on paper, textiles, and other flat, printable surfaces you provide. We prefer organic cotton or natural fibers and cannot print on polyester or lycra fabrics. For bulk orders, we can help source T-shirts or canvas bags in various colors. We highly recommend Stanley/Stella clothing from www.buytshirtsonline.co.uk.


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inks

Colours

We use Amex pigments and bases for our prints, which are eco-friendly, water-based, and custom-mixed by hand to suit your unique order. For the best results, we recommend printing dark designs on white or light-colored garments. If you'd like a white design on a black T-shirt, feel free to reach out for personalized guidance.

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graphics

Your Design and Artwork

Supplying your artwork in high resolution and the correct format is essential for the best print quality. Accepted formats are PDF or JPG, 100% black, 300dpi, and scaled to desirable size. For multi-colour designs, send each layer as a separate file. Need help? We offer design services at an additional cost.

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screen preparation

Screen Exposure Services

Need screens prepared for your own projects? Bring your screen to us, and we’ll coat it with emulsion and expose your high-quality, solid black artwork (PDF required). Turnaround is up to 3 days. Pricing: A4 £20, A3 £24, A2 £28, A1 £34. Add reclaiming for £5 (note: we cannot take responsibility for any tears during the process). Feel free to get in touch with any questions!


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events

Live Screen Printing Events

Let us bring the creativity and excitement of live screen printing to your next event! We offer custom designs—whether it’s a logo, artwork, or unique quotes—and guests can print their own t-shirts or canvas bags to take home. We’ve had the pleasure of working with many events, and each one is a fun and memorable experience. Contact us for more details.

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workshops

Screen Printing Intro & Classes

Whether you're new to screen printing or refreshing your skills, come explore the creative process! We'll guide you through creating stencils or hand-drawing your ideas, then help you print your unique designs on paper or fabric. Experience the full process-coating, exposing, and printing. Stay tuned for more themed workshops coming soon!


contact details

Print Empress


Abbeymount Studios, 2 Easter Rd, Edinburgh, EH7 5AN

07882459527

printempressstudio@gmail.com

Open Monday to Friday / Visits by appointment