Friday, March 27, 2009

Step 1: Gather Supplies

1) Frame: Embroidery hoops work well for small to moderate sized images. Old picture frames may be more effective for large images. 

2) Screen: Panty hose are the cheapest material and will work with patience. I recommend sheer curtain material. Make sure you select a color that pencils will show up on. Nude is a bad idea.

3) Water resistant glue: Modge podge will work. You may consider replacing this material with emulsion. 

4) Pencil and paint brush. 

5) Print out of image: It is very helpful if this image is black and white and high contrast. Photoshop can create this effect. Use a simple image your first time.

6) Ink or paint: Any ink or paint that is permanent will do. Speedball is recommended. Remember that every ink and paint is different and will print differently. Make sure you do a test print. 

7) A squeegee: Anything that can push ink. Art store squeegees work well and so does strong cardboard. Cardboard from the back of a sketchbook is perfect.
 
8) Heat cure: Fancy machines will work, but so will irons. Read the back of your ink or paint to see what curing method is recommended. 

9) Paper or material to print on: Make sure you have the right kind of ink or paint for your material.

 

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