Sometimes a masking stencil gets moist and weak and breaks while you are pulling gelatin prints. Can you see the kitty cat has a broken broomstick? And the flower petal is separated from the center.
If you are like me, then you love to print and making stencils is work. So if one tears I fix it.
- Get some strong tape
- Self healing mat
- Sharp exacto knife
- Broken stencil
Now this is not a perfect fix, because your tape may show up in the detail impression. You may have to decide for your self if you like this tape method.
- Line up the broken parts and
- Put a small piece of tape on both sides
- Use a sharp knife to cut off any excess tape
Now you are ready to print. If the tape affects your detail impression too much then you may have to cut a new stencil. Or maybe try glue to mend the stencil?
If you would like to explore using stencils and printing on fabric with the homemade glycerin and gelatin plate, then join us in the upcoming Monoprinting on Fabric, online printmaking course.
Enjoy a slide show of some monoprints on fabric.
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