DIY Screen print using stuff you probably already have!
🛠Supplies You’ll Need
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Embroidery Hoop
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Chiffon or tight weave tulle fabric larger than the embroidery hoop (something sheet with tight yet open weave)
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Mod Podge
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Paintbrush
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Screen/Block printing ink or Fabric paint (or 2 parts paint 1 part fabric also works!)
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Marker/Pen/Pencil
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Credit card or small item to use as a squeegee
👩🎨 Meet the Teacher: Fafa Hahn
is an artist and maker. From studying fashion in college, to now as 42 year old ADHD hobby hopper, she has learned many arts and crafts skills over the years. From sewing to crochet to printmaking and more, she recently started a company called Craft Crew Los Angeles. She hosts Craft Social Clubs and art classes/workshops in LA.Â
You can find Craft Crew LA on TikTok, IG and Facebook @craftcrewla
đź‘Ł The Step by Step Project
Step 1) Cut your fabric in a square roughly 1in larger than the embroidery hoop
Step 2) Place the flat, front side (with the hoop facing up and the fabric facing down) on your work surface and draw/trace your design. (Works best with basic shapes and non-detailed designs)
Step 3) Using the paintbrush, paint a decent layer of Mod Podge on the negative space (the areas you DON’T wait paint/ink to come through). *Tip: you can mix a little colored paint into the Mod Podge to see where you have painted easier as it fires clear otherwise)
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Step 4) Flip over so the hoop is down and the fabric side is up, then paint another layer on the other side of the negative space.
Step 5) Leave to dry both sides thoroughly
Step 6) Once dried, do a test print on scrap fabric or paper by placing the hoop, fabric side down with a small amount of ink/paint on the screen and scrape across the whole hoop surface.
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Step 7) This test print will show you where you may need to touch up certain spots, so use a bit more mod Podge to cover any pinholes or redefine any edges. Let dry, test print, and repeat until you are happy with the results!
‼️Important Notes, Tips or Tricks
If you have a Cricut machine, you can also cut iron on vinyl and secure to the fabric (bottom when printing) side of the hoop for a variation of a DIY screen that can have a bit more detail.
đź’¬ Join the Fun & Share!
Did you try this project? Do you have your DIY screen printing technique to share? Drop a comment below with your tips or show us what you made! We’d love to see your projects!
