![]() Print the design across the tush of a pair of pants for a crawler, or down the leg for a little one who’s walking.Automation Type: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is. Since your screen can be used up to 75 times (I haven’t tested this!) if you rinse it immediately after using it (don’t scrub it!), try printing the same design on multiple different items. ![]() Let the shirt dry completely - about 4 hours (no heat-setting required) - and then dress your studious little guy or gal for success! (As you can see, mine smudged a bit because the screen shifted slightly because of the small tee, but I think it just looks a little raw and edgier!)ĩ. Rinse the screen immediately, without scrubbing it, so that you can let it dry and use it again. Remove the black frame and peel back the design screen. Use the brayer to firmly spread the ink over the entire design, always swiping in the same direction.Ĩ. Apply a thin line of ink directly to the screen, along one side of the design.ħ. (Note: Because of the size of the shirt I used - very tiny! - and the placement of the design on the screen, there was overlap, making the screen not entirely secure.)Ħ. Place the design screen (right-reading, if you use text like I did) and then the black frame over the design, to keep the shirt and screen from shifting. Slide the T-shirt over the foam bed of the machine, centering it as best you can.ĥ. (Note: I didn’t have a sponge, so I used a wadded up wet paper towel, which isn’t ideal, but can work in a pinch.) Let it dry completely (about 45 minutes to 1 hour).Ĥ. Place the screen on a flat, dry, plastic-covered surface for 30 seconds, then begin gently rubbing a wet sponge over the design to “bring out” the design and clarify it. I left the darkroom light on (that’s the yellow tinge you see), but it’s safe to turn on the regular overhead light at this stage.ģ. When the timer goes off, briefly submerge the film completely in water (since we’re getting so well acquainted, welcome to my bathtub!). ![]() (I set my smart phone timer to 14 minutes.)Ģ. ![]() Then flip the switch on the system to expose the screen to your design. Close the ScreenIt system, sandwiching your design and the screen between the foam bed and the light lid. In a totally light tight room (my bathroom is the only room in my apartment that qualifies, so welcome to my bathroom, dear readers!), place one of the blank screens onto the foam bed, then layer your design face down on top of it. tub of water large enough to accommodate the screenġ. 8 1/2″ x 11″ sheet of printer paper with black design printed on it (“I like board books and I cannot lie.” in Arial font, size 54) – Tulip ScreenIt kit (including fabric ink/paint, brayer, design screens, and a darkroom bulb to install in your workspace) Whether your wee ones are heading back to daycare this fall or are college-bound (not so wee ones), it’s always a treat to have fresh togs to celebrate the occasion - learning! Yes! When I was brainstorming ideas for dressing my little one, I was inspired to try out my shiny new Tulip ScreenIt machine (unlike paper stencils that can wilt a bit after a few uses with soggy paint, you can print in bulk once you make a screen that you like! - I’m stashing that thought away for future birthday party favors…) For this one, I riffed on a little ditty I penned last year to the beat of the esteemed Sir Mix-A-Lot with a nod, of course, to the toddler set and their literary repertoire. ![]() Lock washers and flat washers in various sizes (#10, 1/4, and 3/8)Ĭlick over to iLoveToCreate blog for the illustrated diagram and step-by-step instructions for each necklace strand. I’ve always loved shopping at hardware stores for my materials - washers and hex nuts and some of the more delicate chains lend a nice physical weight to a fabric-based piece while adding an industrial edge to the overall aesthetic. Wear them together or solo or mix and match for a different look each day of the week. Just grab all those scraps you’ve cut from your white T-shirts, rejuvenate them with a splash of tie-dye, and macramé your way to a statement necklace or two (or seven!). Whether you’re celebrating back to school or back to work (three weeks back from maternity leave for me!), here are a handful of quick-and-easy, no-sew techniques to accessorize on the cheap. ![]()
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