Here is how I screen-print my paper cut-outs...
I start with the paper cut-out and make a mask out of brown kraft paper. See where I marked it with the pen?
Then I stick the mask onto the silk screen with stiky tape.
I place the paper cut-out onto the fabric where I want to print it...
... and position the screen with the mask over the paper cut-out.
I print through the mask and voila!
Off to the drying rack :)More on these table runners next week. I'll be printing more colorus onto them.
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Hi Kasia,
This looks amazing! Is there any particular paper you use? I always find when I make a stencil out of paper (as opposed to a less absorbent material) some of the ink leaches through at the edges and it comes out looking messy...
What an inspiring post! I have the same problem as Anna mentions above.
My ink seems to "bleed" under my design. I've been thinking of substituting paper for acetate, as it seems more durable, but I would also love to know if there's a particular paper you would recommend for this type of projects.
I love your designs by the way! I've been following your blog for a while now :)
Hello Anna and Rasamalai, THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVELY COMPLIMENTS!
I use regular copy paper and for larger stencils (like with the table cloth) I use architectural drafting film. The way to stop the ink from bleeding under your stencil is to have your silk screen pressed down as hard as possible. If you have another person with you ask them to hold down the screen while you push the squeege through. I use a very heavy iron weight on one end and my hand on the bottom of the screen. It's all about leaving no room between the paper and the screen. I'll take a pic of it when I do the next print run and post about it.
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