Business Details
13 Years
experience
Custom Screen Printing Services in Detroit, MI
Ocelot Print Shop was founded in 2013 by artists seeking to create a collaborative workspace that supports Detroit's creative community. Our mission combines commercial screen printing services with community-building initiatives, offering access to equipment, education, and resources for DIY printers. We specialize in custom screen printing for apparel, paper products, and specialty items while maintaining a commitment to sustainability through material reuse.Our team has grown through partnerships with local organizations and educational programs, teaching hundreds of students since our inception. Despite challenges like the pandemic, we've adapted our operations to maintain quality craftsmanship while supporting over 200 members. We continue to provide press rentals, screen services, and art sales that reflect our dedication to both professional excellence and community engagement.
Services
Custom Screen Printing
Press Rental
Screen Services
Art Sales
Intro Classes
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We've supported Detroit's screen printing community since 2013
- Offer hands-on educational classes for all skill levels
- Provide press rentals with flexible 1-2 week terms
- Maintain quality through manual printing expertise
- Support local artists through collaborative art sales
Services
Custom Screen Printing
We offer custom screen printing for t-shirts, posters, business cards, and specialty items using manual presses. Our services include water-based, plastisol, and discharge ink options with support for multi-color designs. Clients receive quality craftsmanship from experienced artists who prioritize creative collaboration and technical precision.
Press Rental
Rent professional screen printing presses with flash units for home use. Available in 2-color and 4-color configurations with 1-week or 2-week rental terms. Includes security deposit and equipment return guarantee. Ideal for DIY printers seeking professional-grade equipment without permanent investment.
Screen Services
Professional screen exposure, transparency printing, and reclaiming services for DIY printers. Available in multiple sizes with pricing based on dimensions. Includes technical support for artwork preparation and film output. Designed to help independent printers maintain quality without home darkroom requirements.
Intro to Screen Printing
Hands-on screen printing workshops for beginners. Four-hour Saturday classes include screen coating, printing, and cleanup instruction. Participants create one-color designs on provided t-shirts with option to bring additional materials. Limited to six students for personalized instruction from experienced printers.
Art Sales
Curated selection of screen-printed artwork from local Detroit artists. Features limited edition prints on specialty materials like vintage wallpaper and French paper. Proceeds split between artists and the shop. Available for online purchase with curbside pickup options.
Questions
What screen printing services do you offer?
We provide custom screen printing for apparel, posters, business cards, and specialty items using manual presses. Services include multi-color printing, ink selection, and specialty techniques like halftone photo printing.
Can I rent screen printing equipment?
Yes, we offer press rentals with 2-color and 4-color Silver Press options. Rentals include flash units and are available for 1-week or 2-week terms with security deposit requirements.
Do you provide screen preparation services?
Yes, we offer screen exposure, transparency printing, and reclaiming services in multiple sizes. Clients can bring prepped screens or purchase new screens from us for their printing needs.
Are printing classes available?
We offer Intro to Screen Printing workshops for beginners. These 4-hour Saturday classes teach screen coating, printing, and cleanup techniques with hands-on experience creating custom t-shirt designs.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash and check payments. Starting January 2024, customers receive a 2.5% discount for cash or check payments. Payment terms require 50% deposit before production begins.
Reviews (4)
Matt George
Jul 28, 2020
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Worked with my company ToDoolie for out team shirts, excellent prints and great quality. Loved working with them even around our rushed deadlines.
Cm G.
Mar 24, 2019
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Wonderful place. I signed up for the beginners silkscreen print class - a full day - and it was just great. Very comprehensive and step by step instruction with the end product being that you are equipped with the ability to make an artwork using the silkscreen process. So much fun. I highly recommend it for beginners who have no background in the arts, or for professional artists who want to refresh or expand their knowledge or ability in the print making process.
Teresa L.
Apr 30, 2018
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I really enjoyed my experience here. The staff was professional and thoroughly explained the process. The samples of their workmanship were impressive. They seem to take great pride in their products. They offer classes for a wide range of ages. Another plus is that there is parking available, in the back, which is really convenient for the location.
Derek F.
Apr 19, 2017
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Cool shop, come ck out their classes, they offer all kinds of screen printing classes. And they also have member ship opportunities. They are very professional and put out a great product.
