The most basic screen printing method will involve making a stencil on a mesh screen. Then, pushing paint or ink through that stencil to create the imprint of your design onto the surface of the chosen material.
One of the most interchangeable factors involved in this process is the various stenciling techniques that can be used. So, while the actual process of printing remains largely the same, there are many ways to create the stencil. Any designs that are created with the screen printing method can use multiple shades of ink. However, with a multi-colored design, it is necessary to apply each individual color with a separate stencil.