thermochromic | DR2007 - Surface Design

Technique

Thermochromic printing is a technique that involves printing with temperature sensitive compounds that temporarily change colour when exposed to heat. At room temperature the ink is coloured and when exposed to heat, it turns translucent. This effect can be used to reveal underlying graphic. The compound can be mixed with other pigments to create a two-tone effect.

Relevant materials
– Thermochromic Inks
– Coloured Pigments (Optional)
– Fabric
– Screen
– Container for mixing

Process

Apply a generous amount of the thermochromic ink mixture onto a screen

Use the squeegee to evenly spread the mixture across the screen. Go through multiple times, to ensure the transference of the mixture onto the fabric. Leave to dry

Reflection:

Coloured pigment enhances the visual appearance of the pattern.
Cross contamination of mixture, resulted in non uniform colouration and low sensitivity to heat changes (maybe)

DR2007 – Surface Design

Tag: thermochromic

THERMOCHROMIC PRINTING