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The fabric (chiffon) & quilting circle can be found at Fabric Outlet.
The fabric (chiffon) & quilting circle can be found at Fabric Outlet.
Transparencies can be made at most print stores.
Transparencies can be made at most print stores.
Ink, squeegee's, and photo emulsion can be found in the  the sewing supplies
Ink, squeegee's, and photo emulsion can be found with the sewing supplies

Latest revision as of 17:25, 20 December 2017

   Step 1: Set Up Screen. 
           Tightly stretch the fabric (chiffon) on a quilting ring or a frame 
           such that there are no wrinkles.

   Step 2: Coat Screen.(This is the hardest step)
           Coat screen with photo sensitive emulsion. The coating should be very thin. Quickly apply the
           the emulation,as it drys the emulation will become rather sticky & remove itself from the screen. 

   Step 3: Dry screen.
           In a dark room allow the screen to dry, the use of a fan will make drying more quickly (20min)

   Step 4: Burn Screen. 
           Take transparency and place on outside of screen, right side down, with clear tape. 
           Place under a light source. The lighting hood in the greenroom works well & will take 5mins.
           A well exposed screen will have a very faint orange image of the design. 
           (note:Under exposed the emulation will completely wash out,over exposed the image wont rinse out)

   Step 3: Rinse Out Image.

   Step 4: Tape Up Screen if there are visible holes.
   Step 5: Set Screen in a way in which it can easily be move up & down
   Step 6: Print.
           Spoon out screen printing ink on top of the screen (more is better). With a fair amount of 
           pressure,  use a screen printing squeegee and pull the ink across your image.
   Step 7: Clean.
           (note: Before applying other colors, rinse out the screen and dry.)

The fabric (chiffon) & quilting circle can be found at Fabric Outlet. Transparencies can be made at most print stores. Ink, squeegee's, and photo emulsion can be found with the sewing supplies