my creative space: screen printing

I'm so happy that I got to do some screen printing this week - gifts for a few friends little ones :)  I did this screen print of a rainbow cloud for another friend a while ago and it was a great success! So I thought I would use this one again! It's so cute...I love it!

rainbow cloud

There are six colours on this screen print and I can do two colours at once, but I have to be really careful as it is a little tricky having two colours on the screen at once!

1. setting up... stencils paint etc.

Once I have set everything up - sorting out the paint colours, masking taping the tops to the screen printing board, then setting up the positioning for the stencils and the printing screens (you can see pencil mark lines on the masking tape), then it's time to screen print... YAY!

2. first two colours - purple and red

3. second two colours - green and orange

4. last two colours - blue and yellow

Phew.. I'm always happy when I have finished as it can be a bit nerve racking - with a lot of finger crossing and hoping nothing gets stuffed up.. which can happen!! I'm SO happy with how they turned out :)


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26 comments:

  1. ChantalJuly 7, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    They look fantastic! I know how nervous I get about stuffing up prints on paper.. can only imagine what it's like to be printing by hand onto clothing! Love the design - adorable!

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  2. Small CatalogueJuly 7, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Glorious! I absolutely love them. So clever

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  3. Amber @ Backwards LifeJuly 7, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    I love these...and would totally buy one. I had no idea you could do all of these artsy things. Did you do this professionally before Max?

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  4. Michelle WalkerJuly 7, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    That is so cute...i adore the design
    Mxoxox

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  5. She's craftily...July 7, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Those are awesome. You've done such a great job on them! So talented. :)

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  6. WidgeJuly 7, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    love these! ive always wanted to have a go at screen printing, its trying to get hold of the equipment that stops me. one day....

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  7. Norma BennettJuly 7, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Such a fun design.

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  8. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Oh, I love them! Do you etsy or madeit?

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  9. spectacularfairywrenJuly 7, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    i would so wear one of these!

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  10. StephJuly 7, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    So, so clever! They are so unique and quirky and...well simply...gorgeous! Bravo to you! Wishing you a wonderful rest of your week :)

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  11. Sam FindlayJuly 7, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    These look great!

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  12. JoJuly 7, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Every time I see one of your lovely designs it makes me desperately want to screen print - will you stop it! ;-) Love the gorgeous design.

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  13. Sarah@Dolls And DaydreamsJuly 8, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    Oh i love them! How cute :) The colors are fab too!

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  14. lamina @ do a bitJuly 8, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Thank you, thank you everyone... Love your comments :)

    Amber - I did a screen printing course early last year and have been screen printing things/gifts for family and friends, ever since... I just love making something special for them :)

    Anna - No Esty or Made it just yet but I'm thinking about it :)

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  15. Al Firdaus lifestile & interiorJuly 8, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Oh love these! just wonderful!wish i had some for my little ones:)

    JenMuna

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  16. KateJuly 8, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    what a fantastic result. Well worth the effort!

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  17. tartankiwiJuly 8, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    These are gorgeous! Such a cute design and beautiful bright colours. Love them!!!

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  18. P R I M O E Z AJuly 8, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    your designs are really accomplished, and when i read below that you were a fashion designer i understood why.

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  19. belinda marshallJuly 8, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    they did turn out beautifully!
    i know that nerve~wracking feeling.
    have a fun weekend :)

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  20. Erika Lee @ A Tiny RocketJuly 9, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    you make it look so easy! I have been trying to do the photo emulsion method but its been tough!

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  21. Jo - Lost in the HazeJuly 9, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Eek! They are so darling! <3 I love the rainbow droplets!

    x
    Lost in the Haze

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  22. yagaJuly 9, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Oooh, love the differently colored drops, that's reeeally pretty!

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  23. Marie GlahnJuly 15, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    I am crazy about those prints! What a great job! What material do you use to make the stencils?

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  24. lamina@do a bitJuly 15, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Thanks Marie - I use Ezi-Cut Stencil Paper which you can buy from the art shop... they come in a couple of thickness' I use the thinner one... hope that helps :)

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  25. MariaJuly 17, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    As the very lucky recipient of Lamina's first rain drop t-shirt, I can say with confidence that she is super talented!

    My daughter wears her top at least twice a week so it's been washed many many times and still looks new. It's even been mistaken for Baby Gap in the playground!

    Loving all your new work Lamina!

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  26. lamina@do a bitJuly 18, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    awwww... thanks Maria :) It make me so happy that the rainbow cloud top is worn loads and loved :)

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