I started to observe the designing of new postcards that Rupert was planning to create; using Adobe Photoshop, a large format printer and silk screens. These are the previous postcard designs below, Rupert wanted this design back with only a few changes to the text as an update.
He was able to redesign the layout of the postcard using Adobe Photoshop before printing it out onto film.
As we printed out the postcard designs, we had them ready to be exposed for around 12-14 minutes, laying on a black material so the light doesn't bounce back unnecessary light.
We then washed the screens down so it isn't light sensitive anymore and keeps the exposed design present. The screens were then ready to use ahead of the next day's screen printing.
Below are images of a small job I asked about doing just to keep me busy and useful to APG, during a time of slow/little productivity. I basically cut out the silk screens out of the frames using a craft knife and took all the tape off so they're relatively cleaner for future use.
Reflection
I feel like it wasn't a day that I was able to engage in as much practical work as I'd have hoped for but both me and Rupert agreed with how that is the reality of working in an environment such as a competitive yet independent/local business. Much of the time being spent on this day wasn't as handy as it could have been, so if I actually went to the framing area of the building and observed/indulged in the craftsmanship that takes place there by Rupert's assistant then that would have given me more hands on knowledge about another service that APG Works provides.
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