Next session of Make Monotypes – the online printmaking course with ink on the homemade gelatin and glycerin plate will open for registration on June 3rd. The class will run from July 6th to July 31st.
Join the special interest list below if you want advance notice of the class and details.
Pulling Screen Prints, the online printmaking course starts April 27th. I have been stocking up with supplies.
The more I print the more I love the process.
So here are some free an inexpensive supplies that I have found to be useful:
Tape: Masking, Duct, Packing – it all works
Recycled containers for resting screens and squeegees
Embroidery hoops – to make quick screens
Small lidded plastic containers
If you want to explore screen printing in the comfort of your own home or studio, with an international group of artists, then sign up today for Pulling Screen Prints, the online printmaking course.
I have been screen printing some shipping envelops for the online printmaking course, Pulling Screen Prints.
When I start a printing project, I ask myself what process would be best for the image that I want to produce? Screen printing is a good method when you want to print a lot of the same image/mark. I have used screen printing for:
Business cards
Marketing materials
Mailers
Yardage of fabric
Series of Mixed media prints
Banners
Scarves
Wrapping paper
Note cards
If you would like support and guidance in developing your screen printing skills, in the comfort of your own home or studio, then read the details and register for Pulling Screen Prints – the online printing class.
I recently purchased a Simply Screen Printing kit from Plaid. I am experimenting with home based emulsion screen printing kits as an alternative to Thermofax screens.
I did a couple of quick tests and was pleased with how the kit worked.
It comes with everything that you need to burn delicate screens
You can use photo copy on paper as your stencil
The box works as a Light unit, so you don’t have to wait for good sunlight
In 25 minutes you have a screen
The emulsion rinses out easily and you can print as soon as it dries
So after I discovered all these good things, I found that it is a discontinued item. That is good and bad. You can get the kit a a good discount right now. But you won’t be able to get more screens when the stock is gone. ( I am testing another supplier of pre-coated emulsion as an alternative for the future.)
So if you are thinking that you might like to burn delicate screens at home with this kit, buy the kit before it is too late. (I am not an affiliate.)
But in the end, it may be easier to have you screens burned by one of the many thermofax screen vendors that you can find online.
Oh…. Plaid is discontinuing their line of Simply Screen printing inks too. I really like the squirt container. It eliminates a lot of waste and mess for small runs.
If you would like to explore several methods of screen printing, then join Pulling Screen Prints, the online printmaking course.
Early bird rate is $178 and this includes the 4 weeks of lessons and a 8 piece Thermofax kit.
Do you ever try something new just to get the creative juices flowing?
