It was my first trip to the screen printing workshop today since the summer hols began, so I was filled with anticipation and excitement to get in there and try out a couple of new designs that I've been working...
~ hexie and leaf ~
~ waves ~
But it didn't all go according to plan...
There was...
...the good...
...the bad...
...and the downright ugly...
I learnt 2 things today...
...first was to make sure the squeegee is securely at the back of the screen so that when you actually print a good piece you don't go and ruin it by the squeegee flying off the back when you raise the bed;-(
...second, use a little masking tape to secure lightweight fabric in place and prevent blurring.
One thing I have been struggling with when printing on fabric is this blurring and I haven't been able to work out how to prevent it. Today Gina (remember my guru who knows everything?) was about so I asked her how I could stop it. I don't have this problem with paper or heavier fabric, so I knew it was all about the fabric moving, but my brain wasn't engaging as to how I could stop it happening.
All it took was a secret ingredient - masking tape - and my blurring days were behind me (I hope).
Quite frankly, I'm disappointed with all you screen printing aficionados for not sharing this little secret with me.
