How to Make Silk Screen Stencils

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut out a piece of sheer fabric several inches larger than the design you wish to silk screen.

   There should be at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of fabric outside of the embroidery hoop. ,, Cover the entire fabric area around the outline of the design using a large paintbrush.
   
   If you are planning on using a stencil brush instead of a squeegee to make the silk screen image, then an inch or so of glue around the design will suffice.
   
   Use smaller paintbrushes to cover areas within your design where you don’t want color to appear. ,
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   Step 2: Put the sheer fabric in an embroidery hoop

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   Step 3: making sure that the fabric is smooth and pulled tightly.

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   Step 4: Trace or draw your object onto the fabric with a pencil.

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   Step 5: Paint non-water soluble glue onto the fabric where you don’t want ink to transfer through when you use the stencil to make a silk screen image.

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   Step 6: Let the glue dry for about 45 minutes to an hour before placing the stencil on the fabric you wish to silk screen.

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