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This Instructable will show you how to make your very own reusable silk screens for printing on fabric or paper. The silk screens you will make will p...
The first step is to assemble the tools and items you will need. You may have most of the things you need around the house. If not, a trip to Michael'...
To start making the screens grab your utility knife and a canvas frame. If you already have a photo frame or the like, simply remove the glass or what...
Next, we need to cut out a piece of the screen material to stretch over the frame. You will need to make sure it is several inches larger than the fra...
Continue stapling around the frame. I like to put 2 or 3 staples on each side., stretching very tightly as I go. As you are stapling, make sure you ar...
Next, using your utility knife, carefully cut the excess screen material from the frame. Cut at least a few centimeters away from the staples and go ...
Now, use your painter's tape (Or duct tape of you want something a little more permanent.) to cover the edges. This helps prevent the screen from fra...
In this step you will be creating the design for what you will silk screen onto your article of clothing or paper. This is where a Cricut machine com...
Now you are ready to silk screen! Using my left over canvas, with the rough side up, I create a pad for my garment to lay on while it is being printe...
Now, lay the screen in the desired location on top of the garment. Spread your ink or paint, in the desired color(s) on the screen just above the ima...
Slowly, and firmly, drag the paint across the image with your squeegee while holding the screen in place with your other hand. Note: You can use many...
Nice job! Lift the screen up carefully from one edge and allow the garment to fall off the screen. Check it out! Your first printed garment!
As soon as you have finished you last garment with your screen, and BEFORE the ink dries, remove all tape and the design and wash the screen thoroughl...
For color overlays and multiple layers, let the image dry and heat set (Per your ink's manufacturer instructions.) the ink before applying the next co...
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