tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19129786.post4570885930208034838..comments2023-10-18T14:21:41.925+01:00Comments on From down the well: Screenprinting questionsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589254083891378425noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19129786.post-71720844130743182262009-07-14T19:22:59.773+01:002009-07-14T19:22:59.773+01:00Similar to Magsramsay, I've just made some sma...Similar to Magsramsay, I've just made some small silk screens using needlework stretcher bars, chiffon from the bridal counter, thumbtacks and shipping tape to hold the two together and a product called Modge-Podge for painting the design (traced from a photocopy). More on my blog at http://moonsilk-stitches.blogspot.comMoonsilk Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10659720657383001401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19129786.post-83048538126134463002009-07-04T22:42:39.895+01:002009-07-04T22:42:39.895+01:00I went on a course with Ruth Brown where we made o...I went on a course with Ruth Brown where we made our own screens with canvas stretcher bars, plain net curtain and duck tape ( cost about £5.00 in total) <br />Perfectly acceptable results as a taster.magsramsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16559934058887308651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19129786.post-24399680422089132942009-06-27T22:21:55.860+01:002009-06-27T22:21:55.860+01:00I have made my own silkscreens for years. The mesh...I have made my own silkscreens for years. The mesh numbers you are using aren't familiar to me. I generally use 10XX mesh, so I don't know how that would translate. Look at the screens at the DickBlick site here: http://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-cord-stretched-frame-with-8xx-multifilament-polyester-mesh/<br />It probably doesn't make sense for you to order from Dick Blick, but perhaps there is something comparable in the UK.<br /><br />They don't offer 10XX, but I would buy the 8XX. These are nifty frames. You attach the screen fabric using a cord that is forced into a groove in the frame. Reusable with new fabric. Don't worry much about the differences between textile inks and fabric paint. The screens are pretty forgiving. You just don't want a real high number screen, that is intended for multiple color, registered fine art prints.Terry Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16650965451863656517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19129786.post-82664174609355252032009-06-27T20:18:55.001+01:002009-06-27T20:18:55.001+01:00Try www.thermofaxscreens.co.uk. I haven't trie...Try www.thermofaxscreens.co.uk. I haven't tried them but have heard very good reports of them. You can choose an existing pattern or send them a pattern to 'print' onto the screen for you.katinspacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156695715682048758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19129786.post-22262084500045322092009-06-27T19:16:07.937+01:002009-06-27T19:16:07.937+01:00You seem to be well on your path, but I thought I ...You seem to be well on your path, but I thought I would mention that there are people with those expensive machines that will make thermofax screens for you for a nominal fee, should you decide you want to try them . . .sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13408822963659450038noreply@blogger.com