Expert: Tom Rouze - 7/5/2006

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Question -
I need to know how to create halftone patterns for screenprinting use in Illustrator 9 or CS (11). I would like to setup patterns that can be saved with different size ovals (best for screenprinting?) and spacing if possible.

Thank you-this has been driving me crazy!

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Hi Mandy,

Hmmm... this has me a little confused.  I need a little more info please.  Are you looking for something like a mask or effect to apply to the art to simulate what the screen will look like?  If you can give me some more details so I can understand a little more that would be great.

Thank you,

Tom
Tom,
    I am trying to create a dot pattern fill so when screenprinted on garments it will make the illusion of another color of ink with out actually using another ink. Ideally I would like to create the fill as a pattern swatch that I can create different sizes of dots, some spread apart farther.

Thank you,
Mandy

Answer
Hi Mandy,

I do apologize for not getting back to you earlier but I was away on vacation with my family.  I wasn't able to access the status area on allexperts before I left to change my status to vacation.
I am a little disappointed that you felt that the clarity and knowledge was a problem.  I should have asked more thorough questions since I still wasn't clear on what you were looking for. Sorry about that. I assumed you were trying to create single color halftones with graphics you were given.  My mistake.  I'm glad you found the answer that you were looking for.  If you would post the answer here so others can see that would be great!  I know many people search past questions and answers.
 
Thank you,

Tom