How to make a reusable screen print stencil - Screen printing with Cricut - Screen print with vinyl
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
- Screen printing is a great way to make shirts and other items in bulk. By making a reusable screen print stencil you can not only save yourself precious time but also money and there for boost your business earnings significantly!
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I was about to say, "LONGWINDED"...but then my crabby, impatient a$$, found myself listening and hanging on to EVERY word, because well, EVERY detail was necessary! Great video hun, thank you!
Lol thank you so much! I try really hard to be concise but some projects just need so many dang details! :) 🥰
@@CorinneBlackstoneI’m glad this was so thorough. I think my HTV needs more heating timing though because at 305 for 10 seconds, I find a lot of spots not heated. But this is one of the most extensive walkthrough. Appreciated.
Best tutorial I've seen for screen printing with vinyl! This may actually be a better project for me than HTV direct on shirts since it's reusable. I've been too nervous to try any htv or vinyl cutting so far. But this idea really appeals to me! Thanks for being so real and personable!
Wooooooooow I never thought of that. Brilliant . That is so smart . Great video thanks for not hogging that info for yourself.
Absolutely fabulous video instruction, you didn't miss a beat.
Thank you. I didn't realize that screen printing was so easy to do.
It worked!! Thanks so much for this great tutorial...you are a really good teacher!
Thanks! I've had all of these materials ready to go for a few year now and have watched so many videos, but couldn't figure out how I could make a reusable screen, so thank you for putting it all together for me!
Corrine …THANK YOU for your crafty smartness!!! I just started learning the process of screen printing …been up allot of nights trying to get the permanent vinyl to stick to the screen …UGH …I give up …and then you came along with this tutorial. I CAN NOT WAIT to try this. Doing 50 family Reunion tees and YAAAAS …you made a girl feel like there’s HOPE. I’m about to stalk ALL your videos 😂😂😂 Have a FAB Day
Thank you so much for explaining everything right down to how the HTV hold up after washing!!! Much appreciated!!!!
Do you know what paper she peeled off
@@betsygrahn382 She peeled off the clear backing of the heat transfer vinyl.
Girl! I was searching the web for this!! I was using a new vinyl for every shirt and i was racking my brain how to not do that anymore. YOU my friend have saved me so much time and money now! Ur the best!
thanks for the video, loved that you showed the errors that come along with projects.
Thanks Corinne for sharing this one... Im looking at trying this for a bunch of shirts for church...
Super informative and you explained it very well. Great job!!!
I really enjoyed this!!! Thank you. Purchasing some of this tonight. Love it!!!
Such a super informative video. Thank you so much for sharing this information. I never realized how easy screen printing was! ❤️
You're a genius! This is life changing information!
Thanks for explaining this so well!
Thank you for this tutorial!!! Just now getting into screen printing and this was so helpful
Thank goodness!! Love your smartness..i will follow the same...this is very convenient and will save lots of money for large order
Corrine I DID IT!!! I followed you step by step and my I’m in LOVE with the finished product. Thank You so very much again 😘😘😘
Yay!!!! I’m so proud of you! I knew you could do it!!! ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥
Fantastic tutorial!! Thank you very much!!
Your video is a lifesaver... Thanks for doing a very informative video.
Great tutorial! Thanks 👍😊
Thanks for making it look so easy. I can’t wait to attempt this haha.
Wow! I said that you were fantastic, that’s the fastest response I have ever received. Thank you.
Wow! This has saved me lol I was cutting the vinyl and tryna tape the small parts to the screen. Lmao this is a life saver. I knew their had to be another way!! Thank you
Excellent video. I've used adhesive vinyl for silk screening but this is more a permanent screen which is real nice. I'm going to try this. Thank you for sharing.👍😁
Thank you so much for making this video. It was informative
Great video! Thanks for the tips!
Thank you for this great tutorial. It was so helpful :)
This is great! I work at a school and we do screenprinting with year 6 so I'll be trying this! ❤️
That is awesome! Thank you.
Thank you I have never done screen painting but I will give it a try thanks for the info😏👌
Very informative tutorial. Thanks so much 👍🏿
Love this thanks so much for sharing
Thank you for this video!
Omg, thank you so much for sharing this! I'm starting my own business and I want to make shirts to advertise, and I was so worried I'd have to buy multiple screens! Ugh you are so wonderful! This really helps me!
Hi
I am just starting in this biz really appreciate this video.
That's awesome! Wishing you all the best in your new endeavor!
You just saved me from wasting vinyl by making stencils over and over again
Thanks so much for this I am going to try it. I have been contemplating sending my designs out for someone else to make transfers for me; but I am concerned about them stealing my prints. This way I have more control over my designs.
Also, GREAT tutorial video!
Thank you for sharing this
Thank you for this video! I just today did my first screen print shirts. I literally cut my design 4 times trying to get it smooth on the screen. HTV will be so much easier! Thanks again!
Thank you so much!!! I watched a tutorial and did a mirror image and it came out like trash. They didn’t show how they cut the design, etc., so I wasted vinyl. I appreciate you saying HTV will work as this stencil vinyl I used was horrible. Gonna try it again.
Nice job! Thanks for sharing. I was wondering if you can do images with this method…
absolutely!
Thank you for the video! If you’re doing multiple shirts at once can you just use the excess ink and move to a different shirt instead of scraping it all off? And use the same tape until you’re done and then wash?
Yes you can
thanks for the great video. I have a question??? How do you keep the stencil from bleeding, moving, etc????
Making sure you are holding it down well is what I do it doesn’t move if you’re holding it
Cool video thanks
Your instructions are fantastic. My question is can this process be done on 100% cotton and if so would the ink stay after washing. The shirt that you used in your video is a Cricut shirt which is polyester which allows ink to process better into the fabric.
Yes you can do this on 100% cotton it works perfectly last forever as well
Wow thank you
WOW!
Could you use Starcraft soft flex? If so would the heat setting for silk be the same 285 for 10 seconds? Or should I get a different vinyl
Yes and the same settings. I just used easyweed to get rid of it
@@CorinneBlackstone got it!! Thank you so much! Any extra tips on trying to center the frame?
Thank you so much for this video. I’m going to try this technique on wooden signs as well as t-shirts. I do have a question though. When you remove the mesh from the stretcher, then put it back on and re stretch it, do you ever have trouble after multiple times getting it straight? What I’m getting at is does it become warped? I don’t want my letters to look at all wavy. Thank you!
It takes some practice to get it right honestly because yes if you’re not careful it can warp a bit just be patient and take your time
Thank you
Maybe I missed this but do you have to wash between each shirt you press or can you print multiple shirts with the same screen and ink before you wash it. Does the back become too messy?
The back doesn’t become messy because the ink shouldn’t be anywhere but where you want the image to come through. I press lots of shirts with the same screen. I did a video about screen printing multiple designs with the same screen
Can you use regular vinyl and cut it mirrored so it sticks the correct way on the bottom of the screen
Yes I have several videos using permanent vinyl. Those screens cannot be reused once washed though
Great video !!! Thank you! Have you ever tried using an embroidery hoop as a frame ??
I have not. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work though
@@CorinneBlackstone thanks !
If you have a small heat press, can you iron on directly to the framed mesh (i.e. not taking it off at all)? Thanks a billion 🙏
@@avaonalee possibly but you’ll need o be extremely careful not to over press
Would you use the same settings if using the Cricut heat press?
Yes
Now I want to buy supplies for screen printing
It’s super fun!
Thank you for the video. But I have one question , can you reclaim that stencil or you need to buy new frame every time you need a new design?
As shown in the video you remove the screen then replace it with the design you want to use using the splining tool. You use the same frame just change the screens
Hi! For example in case a want the paw in other color but I want to save material, can it be taped too? So the ink don't come through?
Yes you can!
Add a registration mark so you end up in the same spot again. I think I saw someone using parchment paper to cover what they don't want to print so they can use a different color
I'm still having issues if I use card stock or parchment paper - it completely adheres to the back of the screen and ruins it. any suggestions? AND if I re-press it a little, adhesive messes up what I already pressed and it's trashed =(
Lower your heat
great teacher! how big is the frame? for like basic t shirt to use it on, and when you pull up the frame it appears it can be easy to mess up the clean lines, could you screen print without the frame?
Yes you need a frame. It holds the fabric tight. You would absolutely mess the shirt up without it. I’ve never once messed one up pulling the frame. It’s easier than you think.
Thank you so much for this video! My question is ... can I put the HTV on the screen without taking it off the frame? I have a hard time getting it tight enough without distorting the image! If that would work I would leave it on a spare frame to reuse! It is my sons business logo .
Possibly with an iron it’s going to be a little hard to make sure you don’t burn the screen but it could be done
Did you end up trying this? Wondering the same thing
Thank you for sharing! Does this wood frame warp from rinsing in water? I would be worried about that :(
No. I’ve used mine at least a hundred times and it’s fine
@@CorinneBlackstone awesome! Thank you! I appreciate your videos!
you kept the stain covered in the end, so I'm assuming the stain didn't come out. Was there nothing you could have done to fix that? totally newbie here, so I really don't know.
It mostly came out but was a little red still. You can wash it with some Dawn dish soap but with red it’s hard to get out
Can this process be used just to make regular stencils? I like making wood signs and I hate having to keep using new vinyl every time I need a new stencil. Also would I have to use the frame if I’m just making it into a stencil for wood signs?
Yes I screen print wood but I don’t see why this wouldn’t work
When making multiple shirts at once with the same stencil do you have to clean between each shirt?
No. Just don’t let the screen dry. The ink will clog the screen if it dries
Can you use plastisol inks with this method? Would it withstand the cleaner if you want to change ink colors?
You know I’m not sure. I’ve never tried it.
I know it’s trial and error, but I ended up with goopy paint on my shirt. Not enough pressure maybe. I tried again and used a small paintbrush size squeegee and applied a lot of pressure and it came out better. The large squeegee would be better since I have 50 shirts to do and my image is large.
Yes more pressure you want to make sure you don’t have a ton of paint left on the screen when you pull it off
Any tips for getting the vinyl to stay on the screen without lifting and getting wrinkles ?
well I used HTV so this doesn't lift or wrinkle but make sure you are allowing enough pressure and pressing time on the screen. If you are using adhesive be sure to burnish really well
@@CorinneBlackstone thanks ill give it a shot.
I was wondering if it is possible to make multi color prints. I mean if you press Htv it shrinks a little. So if I want to use multiple colors and want to place them next to each other do I have to make the design a little bigger or does it not matter. Have you ever done that with this type of screen? I could not find it in your list
You could yes There are a couple ways to do it depending on what works best for you. You can cover parts with painters tape that wont be the color you are using and do that for each color or if you are feeling brave you can place small spots of paint and use small squeegees to brush the paint over the places it goes.
Hello! Thank you for the video. I made a tee with the screen print, and the letters were larger, like your "DOG" word. I don't know if raking the ink over it 3-4 times just globs too much ink on the shirt or what, but it was very thick! The letters look almost chunky or wavy looking!! Any suggestions? Is it salvageable or should I just toss it and try again?
Too much ink was left behind. You need to make sure you are pressing pretty hard to remove excess ink
@@CorinneBlackstone Thank you for the quick response! Okay 👍 I guess the shirt is a loss then...
@@kathyrice1963 you can still use it. It’s just going to probably crack a little on the paint after a couple washes. It’s not trashed just a learning shirt :)
Do I need a heatpress? Or would an iron work? Not sure if you had mentioned it in the video!
a heat press is better but it could be done with an iron
Have you tried reusing the screen immediately to make multiple shirts one after the other? I find that the ink kinda dries into the screen so it blocks some of the areas and it doesnt work as cleanly on the second shirt...
Yes I have a video using it on burlap and I didn’t have any drying issues at all
@@CorinneBlackstone ok thank you! I might just have to press harder or not wait as long in between shirts :)
Hey nice video, can i get a link to the screen used? or can you tell the which number screen
You can always find links for what I used in the video in the description. Here is the screen used amzn.to/464yO8d
I have to use an iron because I don't have a press, the vinyl has tons of bubbles to the degree it would definitely bleed if I tried the ink with the stencil in this state. any idea where I went wrong? or if I can fix what I have?
Make sure you are ironing on a hard surface and be sure you are pressing not moving the iron
Can you use cricut stencil vinyl rather than HTV? I have a TON of that left over from a small project. Thanks!
Yes I have lots of videos using vinyl to do this but stencil vinyl will work too!
Only thing I hate about stencil vinyl or permanent vinyl is for me I keep getting bubbles so when I go to print, the ink gets under my vinyl and ruin the shirt. I want to try htv to see if ink gets under that as well and if I should just give up and try emulsion
How do you store the screen once you take it out. Can it be rolled up to store or do you need to store it flat?.
I store mine in file folders in a little crate that hangs the folders. :)
@@CorinneBlackstone do you have a photo of how you store them. I am struggling to visualize this
If you wanted to use different colors with this, how would you do it? Like if I wanted some words black and say one word pink
I would use painters tape to cover the words I didn’t want to paint. Then let the first layer dry and then go back and tape off the words you already did the paint then next words
So can this be done on new frames with the screens already on them with mirroring selected but on the opp side and have the same effect? I only have a mini heat press, but im hoping that it will work this way?! 🙏🏼
You wouldn’t want to place this on the front of the screen as running the squeegee over the htv can cause it to life and ruin your project. However you can still do it like I do on the back with it still attached to the screen just put a piece of wood or a book under it and cover it with parchment paper and then you can press it with the screen still attached
Yea, duh, lol, that makes sense! I'm glad I can still make it work. Thanks so much for your response 😘
Thank you this video saved me money
hi corinne, can I get to the section "wash screen" after a printing job
but I want to keep the screen so can I go up until 28:56 before peeling off the tape?
- and then would I just leave the screen to dry and stow it?
and then reuse this same screen for another job on another day? I need to stow my screen in between production so I can do another batch of t-shirts
Yes you need to wash your screen regardless if you want to use it again later or not. You cannot allow the ink to dry it will damage the screen. You then allow it to dry and you can use it later
@@CorinneBlackstone thanks so much!
I’ve watched several different videos on this process and some people have been mirroring their images, I see here that you didn’t. Is there a reason why some mirror and some don’t?
You don’t mirror this because it’s applied to the back and it’s htv. You mirror permanent when doing this process but not htv
How do you get any residual glue/adhesive off the screen? The glue seems to seep out into wear I want ink to go through and makes the shirt look off
You are pressing your htv too long or too much pressure. The glue shouldn’t ever seep out
Thank you! I feel like I tried everything. I am using the cricut heat press. Should I not use the pillow under it? I’m still getting the adhesive “leak”
@@kathrynmasolotte8330 try not using the pillow.
Is there a way to remove that adhesive if it does leak the original post describes happened to them? If i pressure wash the screen could that remove the adhesive leak? @@CorinneBlackstone
@@rachaelvillalobos4809 probably not. Htv adhesive is permanent
Do you stir your ink ? I am new and my prints on cardboard and paper are runny. I use non fabric ink.
I tend to shake my ink
Can you screen print onto dark colors, and if so, what ink do you suggest that is vibrant?? Thanks
Yes! To get a really vibrant color you want to lay down a layer of white ink then you can add color over that. I use speedball. Everything used is linked for you in the video descriptiob
What size cutting motion do you have to make your screens, and what software program did you use to make your screen?
When I cut my screens I don’t measure the screen material. I just make sure it’s larger than the wood frame
Ok. Thank you😊
Question on ink.
If the ink is water based then how does it hold up thru many washings of the t-shirt?
Thanks
Holds up perfectly through washings it’s made to dye the fabric. Plus you heat set it to make it permanent. Acrylic paint is water based too but if you get it on your shirt it’s not going to come out either
I've tried several stencils and size of screen, but still have some adhesive bleeding. I have a heat press, so I'm not moving it when pressing. The design I'm trying to do has very narrow lettering (1/8") and the bleed almost totally covers that stencil area. Any ideas?
It’s probably the font honestly something that narrow likely won’t work
If you are doing the same design over and over do you still wash the screen after each time?
No you don’t wash it between each one but you want to make sure you don’t let the ink dry because it will clog the screen
Do you have to wash between every one? If I am using the same design again and again?
Not between each one no. But you don’t want the paint to dry on the screen. It’s super hard to wash off once dry
Do your take the screens out and save them for when you want to reuse that design?
Yes. That’s the point of doing this so you can save the designs
Hello, I'm very new in this, can you please tell me which program are you use? And what is the machine cutting for you the stencil? Thank you 😊 great tutorial
I use design space which is for the Cricut machines
Thank you ☺️
Pls have do I remove the vinyl from the mesh in order to reuse the mesh ?
You don’t use htv. You use permanent vinyl if you want to remove the stencil
First try!
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Hi i noticed that your Teflon is attached to your heat press can you elaborate in the significance of that technique!? I'm intrigued.
So I don’t forget to use it. You need to have the Teflon over the heating element to protect your press
@@CorinneBlackstone how do you attach it?
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Can you use adhesive vinyl instead of the htv
Yes I have several videos showing that however the screen will not be reusable you can make the same print right after the other but you cannot let the paint dry you have to wash the screen and once washed the vinyl comes off
Im having a problem with my vinyl getting stuck on my butcher paper that I lay down under my mesh screen. I also used teflon and the vinyl also got stuck to that. Is there any kind of material that vinyl does not stick to so I could protect my heat press?
You should not use butcher paper. Parchment paper is best. The adhesive will not stick to that.
@@CorinneBlackstone Thank you very much for the advise.
Can you still do this if you had to reverse weed the htv?
You wouldn’t do reverse weeding on htv. If you are using adhesive vinyl you can because you still have to put the design on transfer tape to apply it to the screen