Abstract: Apparatus and methods for the three-dimensional screen printing of images onto pallet-supported articles allow more than one layer of ink to be printed upon an article to form a three-dimensional design. A pallet having a compressible substrate is described; the substrate compresses to receive previously printed image masses during subsequent printing steps. A screen having baffles may cooperate with the substrate. A screen comprising dimples in its article-contacting surface is provided, whereby previously printed images may be protected from screen contact during a printing operation. Multiple printing steps may be performed without intermediate drying steps.

Abstract: For use in spin art decorating, the stretcher is constructed with an expanse of resilient material for supportingly engaging the undersurface of a section of fabric whose outer surface is to receive the liquid coloring agent. The resilient material is suspended by a rectangular rigid frame which is provided with flanges having a series of notches selectably engageable with pins at opposite ends of a carrier arm or beam thereby enabling selection of any one of a number of points for the center of revolution when the frame and article mounted thereon is spun. The stretcher facilitates even application from squeeze bottles of the coloring agents to the garment fabric that is mounted on the stretcher, reduces vibration during spinning, eliminates coloring agent build-up at the geometric center of the stretcher, enhances drying, and yields other advantages.