the true diyers screen printing

Step 4 The design

Some tutorials will tell you to scan in art and then print them onto a transparency, this is a good way to do it. But me being my cheap self use translucent paper ( given to me from my art teacher at school so no expense there) and draw on them or trace to make my design. I use a combination of permanent sharpies to make my designs. but if you have a large or intricate designs I would stick with the transparencies.

Comments

[rufflesdog]

You can use laminating pouches. Laminating pouches are 9 x 12 and I cut them to 8.5 x 11 to go through the printer. After you cut them, you have 2 sheets. Feed the rough side (which has the glue) through your manual tray on your printer. Grab the sheet as it comes through the printer and keep it straight or it will curl upon itself.

[nhito_19]

ahhmmm... sir gregr can i use a regular bond paper? to transfer the image to silk screen already with emulsion... right? im a firstimer only for this action thats why i want to get a lot of tips...^_^

[gregr]

You can actually use regular printer paper for the "transparency". Just put a little bit of cooking or mineral oil on the paper spread it around and clean up the excess with a towel.

[griz4705]

Where can we get these designs?

[slimguy379]

google them man, the internet is a great source. however i am an artist and a few here are my own designs... so