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How to Coat a Silk Screen With Photo Emulsion
by a eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor
Using photo emulsion is the best way to transfer art to a silk screen for printing.
Coating the silk screen is the first step in this process.
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Silk-Screen Printing Information
by Matt McKay
Silk-screen printing can be easily learned. Just about anything can be printed by silk screening, and beginner equipment can be made or purchased inexpensively.
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How to Prepare a T-Shirt for Silk Screen Printing
by Mark Kneeskern
Learn how to prepare a t-shirt for screen printing in this free video series on silk screening.
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How to Make a Homemade Silk Screen
by kimi117
Learn the basics to silk screening to create wonderful shirts, linens, etc.
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Make Your Own Silk-screen T-Shirts
by Naomi Judd
Silk-screen printing enables one to print a more intricate pattern compared to hand stenciling on fabrics. There are many methods in silk-screen printing which use a woven mesh to sustain an ink blocking stencil but the easiest way to silk-screen your own T-shirt at home is to use the flat-bed method. This is how to silk-screen a T-shirt using a stretched frame, stencil and squeegee.
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How to Make a Silk Screen Frame With Hinges
by Steve Lafler
With a few tools and supplies, you can build a wood frame and stretch synthetic screen mesh over it--also known as a silk screen frame. For ease of use and best results, you can also build a baseboard with silk screen hinges on it. The silk screen frame can be mounted in the hinges for stability and ease of use while silk screening.
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How to Make a Silk Screen Kit
by Susan Landis-Steward
Silk-screening is a fun way to be creative and make cool gifts. You can silk-screen on cloth, such as T-shirts and sweatshirts, or on paper for greeting cards and posters. It's not difficult to make a silk-screen kit, but you do need a few basic tools, such as a silk screen frame. This can be easily made out of inexpensive materials in just a few minutes.
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Do It Yourself Silk Screening
by Michelle Powell-Smith
Silk screening allows you to transfer an image onto fabric or another medium. Silk-screen inks are quite permanent, making this a good option if you want to sell your own T-shirt, tote bag or journal designs. You can silk screen at home with only a few materials, most of which are easily accessible. Start with simple designs for your screen and work toward more elaborate and complex designs for your do-it-yourself silk screening.
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How to Make a Hand-Drawn Stencil for Silk Screen Printing
by a eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor
A stencil is what the art on a silk screen is called when it's ready for printing. There are a number of ways to prepare art for silk-screening. This is the most direct and immediate.
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How to Print a Single-Color Silk Screen
by a eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor
You've made a silk-screen frame, stretched and prepped your silk screen, prepared your art and built a simple printing unit. Congratulations! You're finally ready to print.
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