EASY PEASY DIY SCREEN PRINTING
I think I can do it based on this one image alone. Get an embroidery hoop, some silk, a credit card, fabric paint, contact paper and get printing. All you have to do is cut your design out of contact paper, adhere it to your little screen and get printing. The credit card acts as a squeegee.
17 comments:
Ooh! gotta try this! Thanks for sharing. :)
so much cheaper than the hudu machine! there really isnt a limit other than the size of the hoop. You could even make a big one out of 2 by 2's id guess. I love this idea! it will save me so much money when i open my business. I will screenprint my own merchandise!
love the credit card tip! you can also use ordinary paper which sticks to the screen with the first pull of ink :-)
It's called a Yudu, not a hudu.. And as for the quality, well you all saw the flower. I will stick with my Yudu!
My problem is always cutting out the design, it turns out so messy. :/ But this looks really great!
Used gift cards (the plastic kind - think Walmart, Trader Joe's, etc.) would work just as well as credit cards. Easier to find too!
This comment is directed to the person who posted about the quality vs the yudo. This is an economical way to screenprint for those that don't want to invest in a lot of equipment. I am sure you love your Yudo, which is great, I am also sure that those that have used or owned 'commercial' screenprinting would see less quality in your Yudo. Don't be snarky. I own a commercial screener and see the value of this process and the Yudo.
You could use a cricut to cut out your design if you want something more intricate.
Tip: use double-sided sticky tape on a piece of taped down cardboard and stick your fabric to it... the fabric won't lift up when you take the hoop off. You can use it over and over again as long as it doesn't leave too much behind :)
I don't get it...How do you do this? Sorry I'm not very crafty but would love to try some cute stuff:)
Beauty,
Just cut your design out of contact paper, stick it to your silk fabric that you have stretched in the hoop. Then use the credit card like a squeegee and push the ink through.
Hi Avie,
thanks for this tip. Not needing to do screen printing very often, buying an expensive piece of equipment would be a total waste of money. This idea is perfect and works lovely. I am lucky enough to have the Cricut Expression and therefore I am able to cut out the designs a little easier.
This is also fantastic for upcycling fabric items too using fabric paints (try cushion covers, pillowcases even T-shirts etc).
Ignore those who are negative, your kindness in sharing allows others to try the techinque without a vast expense.
Many thanks Linda
What a fantastic idea! I have been trying to think of ways to make a caterpillar tee for my little man's 2nd birthday party - now am going to try this.
As for the negative comments - if you don't have anything nice to say - keep quiet
People can be snarky...geesh. I personally love how this can be done with items already on hand. I am always interested in a lot of different art techniques and ideas and don't want to invest a lot every time an idea strikes. I think it would be interesting to see if sun printing / chemical burn outs would also help in making a design on the fabric to print. hmm...
Excellent idea! You can also use an old picture frame if you want to do something really really big - gets a bit tricky but certainly do-able. Make sure you have the fabric tight and tape around the inside to create a "Well" and nice clean edge for your print.
What is contact paper?? Sorry to those that know what it is. Just asking. :)
Contact paper is adhesive paper that you can find at any store like walmart or target or even the grocery store.
thanks!
avie
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