Using THIS tutorial, I made a screen. (It's the 4th screen I've made using this technique! Click HERE for my first experience with faux screenprinting.) After making several sketches I decided on a design.
I invited my friend Susan over to help with the printing. (I needed to make 100 patches as part of the goodie bags I was creating for the grand opening of ON3 Photography.)
We cut out all colors of felt to use as our canvas.
Pazely assisted. Very well, I might add. This ended up being a 2 person job!
Fabulously messy screen. (This was only after several inkings. 100 prints later? Yeah, super FUN mess!)
I let them dry overnight.
But first I washed the screen like a good crafty girl.
When they were dry, I added some stitching detail around the edges with my sewing machine. It was really fun mixing all the random colors of felt with different colors of thread.
Once sewn (& not pictured:), I ironed on some heat-n-bond to the backside & then cut around the corners & edges to create a clean line.The paper backing remains attached until ready for ironing on.
Labels were made & the patches were packaged up.
I've always wanted to make patches & it was a really great project to play with!
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That is SO cool! I have 3 boys and kinda dismiss the idea of ever learning to sew since I don't know what that would look for boys....but PATCHES! I could definitely find use for using and making those! Thanks :)
ReplyDeletethat's pretty amazing! I can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteWow, can't wait to try this! Where did Susan get that fantastic t-shirt...me likey!
ReplyDeleteHi Kindra!
ReplyDeleteI think she said she got it in Colorado?? But she's even seen 'em at truck stops. I found this link that sells them (though when I looked no picture was available):
http://www.christiantshirtshop.com/g-aptsac.html
Hey Nikki,
ReplyDeleteDo you have any extra that you can sell in your shop? I love these!!! Thanks, Sarah
Sarah--I am planning on adding some to the shop. Do you have a particular color you'd like?
ReplyDeletethey came out AWESOME!!!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I always get these crazy ideas to do multiples of something and by the third or fourth, I lose the thrill. I feel your pain.
But they are wonderful. And I am sure they were much appreciated!!
Did you buy the packaging materials or make them? That's a great idea for a favor or a little impulse buy!
ReplyDeleteEvery time i see you use this technique I think "I need to try this!" Maybe I finally will this spring/summer. FYI - you always make me smile - wish i could jump over to your crafty nights!
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Very fun!!!
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