


For this project, I used the image created in the document ConvertImageWithGimp - http://www.instructables.com/id/EJ6T5P8VDYEY95WJHN/
Here are the photos - http://flickr.com/photos/connors934/sets/72157594503018354/



Step 1: stretch the screen

There are a few ways of doing this, the way I am doing it now was figured out by Jeff Nollner grade 11 Duxbury High School class of 2004.

Attach one side of the screen to the frame. Start in the middle with one staple, then stretch toward one end, staple it, then pull the other end, staple it. Get the middle locations, each time you put in a staple, it should be pretty much in the center of the gap. Sometimes it is good to put them parralel to the edge of the frame, then go back and put them at 45 degree angles. On the first side you don't need to put any tension on it while you are stapling, but on the next sides you do.

After you have one side completed, start in on the side opposite. Start with the center of the opposite side. Pull the screen very tight until you have the staple in the wood then let go after you staple. Next do the top corner and bottom corner. The next staples go into the center of the top and bottom gaps. When you have the side pretty much done, you can go back and put a diagonal one in the gaps. Tightness is important.

Next do either the top end or the bottom end. Same technique as above. When you are done, the screen should be uniformly tight and taught as a drum head.
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great to hear that.....as for a 'one-off' I had the idea of sticking a vinyl mask directly on to the T shirt and sponge painting the ink on....?....so will try that now
Awesome, you should sell them. ;D
where did you get that image
where did you get that humungus roll of masking tape
what type of screen is that or did i miss somthing
what is roland camm??
roland is the company, they make a vinyl cutter called a CAMM. This project was done on a CAMM 1, 24 inch vinyl cutter. <br/>Here is a link to the machine description - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rolanddga.com/asd/products/cutters/gx24/">http://www.rolanddga.com/asd/products/cutters/gx24/</a><br/>It is a fairly common vinyl cutter. Most sign shops have them. You could do the design, then bring it to the sign cutter shop and have them make the stencil for you if you don't have access to one.<br/>
thank you..au2x :)
What type of fabric are you using?
What material did you use for the film?

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