Screen Printing At Home: Print Your Own Fabric to Make Simple Sewn Projects

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Screen Printing at Home; Introduction; How to Use This Book; Working Space; Essential Printing Materials; Choosing Your Technique; Stencil Technique; Creating a Cut-Out Stencil; More Ways to Create a Stencil; Screen Filler Technique; Creating a Screen Filler; How to Print; Be Prepared; Preparing the Workspace; Preparing Your Inks; Making a Print; Finishing Up; Troubleshooting; Printing on Fabrics; Preparing Your Fabric; Projects; No Sew Projects; T-Shirt; Tea Towel; Pillowcase; Tote Bag; Sewing Projects; Table Runner; Napkin Set; Pot Holders; Tea Cosy; Egg Cosy; Bistro Apron; Doorstop.;Do you love the idea of printing your own fabrics at home but don't know where to start? This comprehensive guide to screen printing shows you just how easy it is to create beautiful, hand printed fabrics at your kitchen table. Screen printing expert, Karen Lewis, demonstrates two screen printing techniques - stencilling and screen filler - and how they can be used to create stunning, professional results with basic, inexpensive equipment. Both techniques are explained using step-by-step text and photography. Karen also explains how to create simple sewn projects from your hand printed fabr.