{let's get started!!}
supplies you'll need:
*embroidery hoop* make sure it's big enough so your design isn't cramped around the edges
*gauze fabric* any sheer white fabric will work, but keep in mind the smaller the holes the better the print.
*fabric paint* screen printing ink can be pricey so for smaller projects like this any fabric paint will work just fine.
*water resistant glue* i used mod podge, but there are many out there.
*a sharp pencil* for tracing your design. i use mechanical pencils because they are always sharp.
*sponge brushes* enough so you can have some for painting the glue on and some for the ink.
*your stencil* the less detail the better so you don't have a hard time creating the screen.
*blank paper* to test your screen on when it's done. better to be safe than sorry!
1. choose your design:
a lot of computer programs give you the option of resizing your images (including microsoft word) and making an image all black.
make your image the proper size for your embroidery hoop and print it out in black.
you have just made your stencil design!
2. assemble your screen:
stretch your gauze over the inner hoop of the embroidery hoop and press the outer hoop firmly on top.
as you tighten the screw pull the gauze taut all around the edges.
make sure t0 screw it in as tight as you can and continue pulling the fabric until it is tight and flat.
now trim off the excess gauze.
3. trace your stencil:
flip your hoop around so the flat gauze is closest to the table.
tape down your design to the table and place the screen over the top.
don't press too hard with your pencil while you trace the design onto the screen.
it's important that you only trace what you want to be printed.
4. apply the glue
after you have traced all your black lines flip the hoop over so the flat gauze is farthest away from your table.
paint the mod podge on all the areas where you DO NOT want your ink to print.
that's called the negative space.
you can use a sponge or a paint brush- whatever your comfortable with as long as you get a good cover all over the screen.
this can get messy so be sure to put down some newspaper to avoid drips.
take your time and make sure it's done right!
read the label on the glue to make sure you let it dry long enough.
mine said 15 mins, but because the surface is so large i would recommend 12- 24 hours.
for part 2 i will be showing you how to prep and print your design onto fabric.
i'll be doing scarves and headbands, but you can use whatever you want.
t-shirts are always a good choice! :)
stay tuned! i'll be back soon for part 2!
xo,meggers
supplies you'll need:
*embroidery hoop* make sure it's big enough so your design isn't cramped around the edges
*gauze fabric* any sheer white fabric will work, but keep in mind the smaller the holes the better the print.
*fabric paint* screen printing ink can be pricey so for smaller projects like this any fabric paint will work just fine.
*water resistant glue* i used mod podge, but there are many out there.
*a sharp pencil* for tracing your design. i use mechanical pencils because they are always sharp.
*sponge brushes* enough so you can have some for painting the glue on and some for the ink.
*your stencil* the less detail the better so you don't have a hard time creating the screen.
*blank paper* to test your screen on when it's done. better to be safe than sorry!
1. choose your design:a lot of computer programs give you the option of resizing your images (including microsoft word) and making an image all black.
make your image the proper size for your embroidery hoop and print it out in black.
you have just made your stencil design!
2. assemble your screen:
stretch your gauze over the inner hoop of the embroidery hoop and press the outer hoop firmly on top.
as you tighten the screw pull the gauze taut all around the edges.
make sure t0 screw it in as tight as you can and continue pulling the fabric until it is tight and flat.
now trim off the excess gauze.
3. trace your stencil:
flip your hoop around so the flat gauze is closest to the table.
tape down your design to the table and place the screen over the top.
don't press too hard with your pencil while you trace the design onto the screen.
it's important that you only trace what you want to be printed.
4. apply the glue
after you have traced all your black lines flip the hoop over so the flat gauze is farthest away from your table.
paint the mod podge on all the areas where you DO NOT want your ink to print.
that's called the negative space.
you can use a sponge or a paint brush- whatever your comfortable with as long as you get a good cover all over the screen.
this can get messy so be sure to put down some newspaper to avoid drips.
take your time and make sure it's done right!
read the label on the glue to make sure you let it dry long enough.
mine said 15 mins, but because the surface is so large i would recommend 12- 24 hours.
for part 2 i will be showing you how to prep and print your design onto fabric.
i'll be doing scarves and headbands, but you can use whatever you want.
t-shirts are always a good choice! :)
stay tuned! i'll be back soon for part 2!
xo,meggers
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