![]() Somerset Satin: 56 x 76cm, White and Soft White paper with a smooth finish at £4.19 per sheet. Suitable for a range of printmaking techniques including etching, silkscreen, This is our biggest paper.Īrches 88: 56 x 76cm, a100% cotton paper designed for oil-based silkscreen with 4 deckle edges at £6.99 per sheet.Īnd versatile, Somerset papers have a choice of tones and textures, and are Hahnemuhle Etching paper : 78 x 106cm, a white acid-free cellulose pulp paper at £6.12 per sheet. Even Leonardo da Vinci was a fan! Papers for etching, letterpress and oil-based silkscreen include: The pretty town of Fabriano in the Marche region where they have been making paper since 1264. At an amazing £4.03 per sheet, this represents really good value. The papers are acid free, some have two or four deckled edges, and a selection of tones are available, including black.Īre some highlights from our extensive range: Papers suitable for etching, silkscreen and letterpress printing include:īFK Rives Blanc: 56 x 76cm, a 100% cotton paper at £5.95 per sheet.įabriano Rosaspina: 70 x 100cm, a 60% cotton paper in white (Bianco) or ivory (Avoria). There are many to choose from, at all sorts of prices, and it can be confusing when you are just beginning, or want to experiment.Īt Pegasus Art we stock a range of papers in sizes from 56 x 76cm up to 78 x 106cm, allowing for large scale prints. Some papers are better for relief printing techniques such as lino or letterpress, some for silkscreen. Just as with specialist papers for other media, printmaking papers have different qualities of absorbency, finish, size and weight. Their choices are driven by the processes they use, and the surface effect they aim to achieve. In common with other artists who love beautiful paper, printmakers have their own favourites. The second photo shows the side that you will be working on and as you can see, the image is now reading in the proper direction.How do I choose which is the best printmaking paper to use? With so many papers on offer, here is some advice to help you narrow it down. If you are careful when you ink and scrape, you do not have to block the whole screen off like I did. The paint or ink will only come through the area that is not blocked off. I then use the painter's tape to block off the rest of the screen area. Then I stick the design to the flat side of the frame, the side where the screen will be touching the project. Since it is sticky on only one side I had to use the "flip" setting on my Cricut to cut it out in reverse. You can also use shelf liner contact paper, which is cheaper. In this example I am using vinyl adhesive sheet, cut as a stencil, in the Cricut. The idea here is that I can use these screens many times and I never have to use photo emulsion paste, or remover, or any of that. Basically this stuff, while very versatile, will shorten the life of, if not completely render useless, your screens. Note: This is also the point where you would start using expensive and messy photo emulsion paste. This is where a Cricut machine comes in handy, but you will see that you can draw and cut any design you want. ![]() In this step you will be creating the design for what you will silk screen onto your article of clothing or paper. In this Instructable, my wife and I are making "onesies" for our soon-to-be newborn. (I have tons left over after making 2.) Then, to silk screen, you will need: - Silk screen supplies to include whatever ink or paint you want to use, a squeegee (Which can be improvised with many different household items.), and garments or paper to be printed on. (It was 50% off at the time, from $12) The fabric was in the Home Decor section on a large roll. I purchased mine from Jo-Ann's Fabrics for about $6 per yard. Silk is obviously the original, hence the name. A fine mesh material like the one shown. ![]() Blue painters tape, the wider the better. It must be flat so you get the best seal possible against your project. The overall plan is to have a wood frame, 1" or more thick, that is sturdy and absolutely flat on at least one face. You can use old picture frames or make your own. ( I recommend several since you will need more for multi-colored designs.) I used painter's canvas on pre-made wooden frames from Michael's. Here's what you need to make the screens: -As many frames as the number of screens you are making. ![]() If not, a trip to Michael's craft store or Jo-Ann's Fabrics may be in order. You may have most of the things you need around the house. The first step is to assemble the tools and items you will need.
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