Monday, March 18, 2013

Handprinting

Doodled


Sampled paints and shapes


Drew and cut paper stencil

Hacked up an old picture frame (instructions)

Printed a sample (instructions)


Loved it.

Digitized design and ordered silkscreen (it was only $7).

Handprinted:




This was my first time screen printing, although I already had the paints from my previous foray into stenciling.  I improved a ton between my first sample and my last ones, but I still find it tricky and time consuming to print these.  My silkscreen is only 4" by 6", so there are 24 repeats in a fat quarter.  Next time I will definitely use a bigger screen! 
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5 comments:

  1. LaureeMarch 18, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    These are fantastic. Adore them!

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  2. Little Bluebell (Adrianne)March 19, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    So great Ruth!!

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  3. cakathMarch 20, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    Wow! You are on a roll girl!

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  4. Karen Lewis TextilesMarch 21, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    i just love these and am just a little excited, Ruth ;-) ps i blogged mine today ;-)

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  5. Jennifer BoesMarch 22, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    Love the randomness of your pattern and the colors! What a great first try. Screen printing scares me a little, but you make it look possible. (you will note my avoidance on my blog) Hopefully the screen I prepared will look good when I try printing tonight.

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