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Hand cut paper stencils

Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 4:26 pm
by Angelus
Hi, guys.
I'm a painter working with spray paint in murals and acrylics on canvas/paper. Lately I'm trying to transfer some of my stencils to paper and saw Jonathan's video "How To Screen Print T Shirts Using Hand Cut Paper Stencils" and thought of using his technique for this.
Couple of questions:
1- It's a blank screen(without emulsion) that he used with the paper stencil?
2- Can I print a full color background with a blank screen?
3- It's possible to use Speedball Block Printing Ink for screens without clogging the mesh?

Thanks, guys and I hope to share some of the work done via screenprinting later!
:D

Re: Hand cut paper stencils

Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 6:36 pm
by Catspit Productions
I’ll try to help.

1) Yes, the screen is brand new with mesh only. Nothing has been done to the screen. Only a piece of paper and masking tape are used to make the print.

2) Yes, you can print wide open mesh to create a solid colored background.

3) You should be able to. I would contact them for tips and technical assistance with their inks. I have not printed with them much. But you should be able to print with them.

Thanks for signing up for the forum. I look forward to seeing some of your work. Take it to the next level, good luck!