Hand printing some business cards

2010, screen printing / /

Thermofax screen printed business cards by Linda Germain

I like to use recycled papers. These cards are printed on paint samples that I got from the Reuse store in Lynn MA. I used a thermofax screen and love how I can have a stack of cards all different colors.

Small artwork for sale - linda germain

I am getting ready for the Haverhill Holiday Sale and I used some of the cards on the tree with small artwork and cards.

Hope to see you on

  • Saturday, Dec 5th
  • 12 to 6
  • 90 Washington St, Haverhill @
  • Haverhill Art Market and during the
  • Christmas Stroll
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Embrace the unexpected when Gelatin Printmaking

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Gelatin plate monotype by Linda Germain

I think that it is the imperfections of this monotype print that make it beautiful. You can see this original print at the Made in Haverhill Holiday shop, 30 Emerson Street, Haverhill.

  • I made this print with just one twig as my stencil.
  • I printed only portions of the plate at a time
  • I put both he shaped impression and the detailed impression on the same piece of paper
  • All the random holes and marks were made but defects in a very old gelatin plate

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Art work for sale at the Christmas Stroll

2010, mixed media printmaking / /

Screen Prints for sale by Linda Germain

I am gathering up a lot of small mixed media prints for the Christmas Stroll that is happening this Saturday in Haverhill, MA

You will find me at the Haverhill Art Market, 12-6, @ 90 Washington Street. Stop in and get a Haverhill Happy Holiday’s ornament, featuring the Basiliere Bridge.

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Trouble shooting screen prints

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Screen printed brown bags - linda germain

Today screen printing was a challenge. The images were not printing clearly, so after lots of trial and error I learned that a check list of factors would be helpful. So factors that can affect a hand pulled impressions:

  • condition of the screen
  • printing surface
  • consistency of the ink
  • type of ink
  • room temperature
  • type of squeegee
  • type of paper or fabric that I am printing on

Most of the time the screen printing process is smooth, but if you run into troubles go through the check list above and see if you can isolate the factor that is creating the problem.

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Simple screen print – cards

screen printing / /

simple paper stencils used to make these screen printed cards

Screen printing is great for making cards for any holiday. These cards were made in my home studio with simple paper stencils. The steps are easy:

  • Doodle for a design that pleases you
  • Cut or tear your paper stencil
  • Place your stencil on the back of your screen
  • Pull a pile of prints.

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