finally someone to get to the point and not waste time..we just want to see the screen being made..NOT some elaborate pressing system tables,hinges,boards,etc like the pros use..just a screen..Thanks
Stumbled across this video and this is just genius! Even for painters stretching canvas, the grippy mat wrapped around wood trick is super helpful. Traditionally painters would use canvas pliers which only tension one spot at a time, it can be so frustrating trying to get the whole canvas smooth and tight.
I thought I was the only who used picture frames like these haha, I live in Barcelona and people here just toss them outside trash containers so they’re literally free for me
thank you for making an actual diy tutorial. I have come across so many “diy” videos where you need some niche expensive equipment according to them. Thanks for being so accessible and helpful!
OMG!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! I have tons of old canvas I painted earlier in life and don't want. Glad I kept them all these years!!!! I'm into t- shirt vinyl and am wanting to learn how to screen print....so glad I found you!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW...you made this look so easy for me. I'm heading out to the shop, right now, and giving this a go!
Fantastic! I have a work bench with a clamp, but I also have a bunch of kids-- maybe one of them can hold the unstapled end taught for me instead of using the wood planks
I love videos like this. Thanks for the tip. I’m just getting started and this will help me a lot getting going because I have such little capital to begin with
I've been cutting 1x2's but have also thought about picture frames as well, but the big deal I got from your video was how you tensioned the screen with the blocks of wood wrapped in No Slip and clamped together. I've been hand tensioning to okay results, had been thinking of hanging a weight with it clamped to the excess screen but your way seem more likely. Thx.
Thank you. I needed this. To the point and no fancy tools. I appreciate you making this video. It’s how I’m going to do mine. Do you add tape over the staples before using it?
Thank you so so much I've been searching for instructions how to make put my kids in class school projects expressing themselves on fabric thank you thank you thank you I am not an art teacher I'm a history teacher and this is useful thank you
Glad I found this video! Used a similar method-rolled the excess screen in a 1x2 to use as a tensioner. I have some SLIGHT waves in my mesh, but not major. Will that be ok when it comes to the emulsion?
Any tips on helping the screen not rip with the staples? Got the screen all put together and with a little pressure it starts to rip at the staple site and loosens the screen. Went ahead and coated it with emulsion Anyway. I’m gonna do a test print to see how it works.
I've seen them used once before. It all depends on the size of the frame and what size your print is. The instance that I saw, the user treated each half of the frame as two separate one color screens. Personally I wouldn't recommended it unless your print is small (for instance you're printing on baby t-shirts or bibs).
There is a method that I use for stretching canvas on frames that works very well! You start in the middle of the frame by stapling one side and then directly across from it pull the canvas and staple. At this point ONLY staple 2 staples 1 inch apart. Go to the opposite and stretch and then staple 2 staples one inch apart. Then do the same procedure with the other sides of the square, again only stapling 2 staples 1 inch apart. You should now have 2 staples on each middle of the square. And it should be stretched tight in the 4 directions. Then going clockwise around the perimeter stretch and staple 2 staples on side A then 2 staples on side B then 2 staples on side C and then 2 staples on side D. Just continue doing this in a clockwise manner stretching as you go and stapling. When you get to the end of the sides the canvas should be wrinkle free and taut. Hard to explain but once you do one you will see it is easy and very effective. Just try to have uniform stretching as you proceed around the sides. When you have reached the end going clockwise then do the same sequence but going counter clockwise. Hope this is not too confusing and helps!
finally someone to get to the point and not waste time..we just want to see the screen being made..NOT some elaborate pressing system tables,hinges,boards,etc like the pros use..just a screen..Thanks
Going on
Bro gets it 😭❤️
Absolutely. Just straight 2 the point
the frames from goodwill is genius!
Wow!! You blew my mind by using old frames from Goodwill! So much easier than buying the wood and building the frame from scratch. Thank you!!
I just made three screens. Thanks for the info! Saved me hella money.
what do you used for the screen
Stumbled across this video and this is just genius! Even for painters stretching canvas, the grippy mat wrapped around wood trick is super helpful. Traditionally painters would use canvas pliers which only tension one spot at a time, it can be so frustrating trying to get the whole canvas smooth and tight.
ahhhh great idea!
I thought I was the only who used picture frames like these haha, I live in Barcelona and people here just toss them outside trash containers so they’re literally free for me
I know this is an old video but on this Sunday morning you are an heaven sent🙏🏾🙌🏾😇
:) I still check my comments. Thanks for the kind words.
thank you for making an actual diy tutorial. I have come across so many “diy” videos where you need some niche expensive equipment according to them. Thanks for being so accessible and helpful!
Brilliant video. Thank you for the clarity😊
OMG!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! I have tons of old canvas I painted earlier in life and don't want. Glad I kept them all these years!!!! I'm into t- shirt vinyl and am wanting to learn how to screen print....so glad I found you!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW...you made this look so easy for me. I'm heading out to the shop, right now, and giving this a go!
This was great. It looks so straight forward and easy to do at home.
Thank you.
I am adding this to my Screen Printing Playlist.
Excellent video...thank you for making something easy to understand...
Fantastic! I have a work bench with a clamp, but I also have a bunch of kids-- maybe one of them can hold the unstapled end taught for me instead of using the wood planks
this is great - thx I'm a musician ans starting to make my own merch and need to save $ on materials. Great work
Super vid, straight and clear info and to the point. Memesy, many thANks !!!
I love videos like this. Thanks for the tip. I’m just getting started and this will help me a lot getting going because I have such little capital to begin with
I'm a former screen printer & I gotta say ..... NICE !!!
I'm going to star up printing at home for my own purposes
(not as a money maker).
Thank you!!! This is the best tutorial I've found
This process and idea will make me a millionaire
This was immensely helpful! Thank you
I've been cutting 1x2's but have also thought about picture frames as well, but the big deal I got from your video was how you tensioned the screen with the blocks of wood wrapped in No Slip
and clamped together. I've been hand tensioning to okay results, had been thinking of hanging a weight with it clamped to the excess screen but your way seem more likely. Thx.
Simple easy way to make your own screens.
Thank you
I like the sandwich technique. Going to try it❤😂
Thank you sm big dog! Keep being a king
This is awesome!! Thanks for sharing and giving a lot of detail !
Thank you. I needed this. To the point and no fancy tools. I appreciate you making this video. It’s how I’m going to do mine. Do you add tape over the staples before using it?
Very informative. Thanks for sharing ❤️🙏
Thank you so so much I've been searching for instructions how to make put my kids in class school projects expressing themselves on fabric thank you thank you thank you I am not an art teacher I'm a history teacher and this is useful thank you
Thank you for sharing this .🖐️♥️
Thank you! You have the easiest way to make it
New sub. Thank you I needed this.
The goodwill tip is everything because I know my instinct was to go buy wood lol
Clear and to the point!
You made my life easier. thank u for sharing.
Genius!! Thank you so much for sharing.
Great ideas. THANK YOU!
Nice!! Gunna have to give this a go
Thanks for this info easy to understand
I am new to this. So I appreciate this very much. Thank you
Glad I found this video! Used a similar method-rolled the excess screen in a 1x2 to use as a tensioner. I have some SLIGHT waves in my mesh, but not major. Will that be ok when it comes to the emulsion?
7:42 That bounce is perfect lol.
Thanks amazing going to try this
Hello i just have a question ,what type of material is the screen sheet that to you attach to the wood made of ?.
Any tips on helping the screen not rip with the staples? Got the screen all put together and with a little pressure it starts to rip at the staple site and loosens the screen. Went ahead and coated it with emulsion Anyway. I’m gonna do a test print to see how it works.
Thanks 👍
Nice idea!
Your video was a huge help. Thank you
badass thank you for showing me! simple and effective.
Hi what kind of clothes you use?
Thank you for making this video.
I wonder if a good substitute for that anti-slipping material would be SANDING PAPER?
Great video!!
What about a the mesh graphic itself ? Yiu make this also ?
Omg. Thank you. I did not wanna buy screens
Thank you sir, worked great :)
A W E S O M E .. thank you for being so comprhensive!
Great Video thank you
Omgoodness thank you
How is the longevity on these? Do they last for multiple prints? Multiple reuses?
Genius!
I don’t have access to Amazon where I’m at. Do I get this mesh at the fabric store or the hardware store?
Probably the hardware store. Or a Arts and Craft Store if you have one where you live. :)
These ideas are great. Thank you very much super helpful. 💪🏻🖨
do u have a video for the next steps after that? u make it look so easy and attainable. lol
What is the name of the cloth please
What is the name of the white cloth? And where will I get it?
Thanks for the tip!
This is vere educative video for the beginners 👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you!
what mesh did you use?
Thank you man thank you
THANK YOUUUUUUUU
What is that material he is using for that much bounce
What is the name of mesh
Bro what type of screen mesh did you use.
Where can we get that mesh from?
It's in his description
Can I use old canvas frames that have horizontal cross bars?
I've seen them used once before. It all depends on the size of the frame and what size your print is. The instance that I saw, the user treated each half of the frame as two separate one color screens. Personally I wouldn't recommended it unless your print is small (for instance you're printing on baby t-shirts or bibs).
awesome!
genius!
Great video - but that denim jean poster at goodwill in the photo!! hot
lol
Thanks
Good idea. But I don't have all those tools
It will cost more to get those tools and time to make
What is name of this fabric
sweet...
Awesome, Thank You Sir.
how do you keep the mesh tight enough so you don’t get any ripples? or can you explain a way to prevent ripples?
There is a method that I use for stretching canvas on frames that works very well! You start in the middle of the frame by stapling one side and then directly across from it pull the canvas and staple. At this point ONLY staple 2 staples 1 inch apart. Go to the opposite and stretch and then staple 2 staples one inch apart. Then do the same procedure with the other sides of the square, again only stapling 2 staples 1 inch apart. You should now have 2 staples on each middle of the square. And it should be stretched tight in the 4 directions. Then going clockwise around the perimeter stretch and staple 2 staples on side A then 2 staples on side B then 2 staples on side C and then 2 staples on side D. Just continue doing this in a clockwise manner stretching as you go and stapling. When you get to the end of the sides the canvas should be wrinkle free and taut. Hard to explain but once you do one you will see it is easy and very effective. Just try to have uniform stretching as you proceed around the sides. When you have reached the end going clockwise then do the same sequence but going counter clockwise. Hope this is not too confusing and helps!
did you not watch the video at all?
Literally the whole video is about getting out the ripples
Which cloth you use ?
Hi Dina, the link to the exact mesh that I used is in the more info section, but any 110 mesh will work well.
wow
very very nice sir
شكرا خويا
Hi am student offering visual arts and l need your help
I'm from Ghana please please help me
❤🖒🖒🖒🖒
“Shouldn’t cost much” literally using an expensive ass stapler gun smh
I'm using just about the cheapest staple gun you can find. You can get one for $10 - $12 at most stores (Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes, etc.).
That staple gun is so cheap you’ll be surprised it’s literally like $7-$10.00 if you can’t afford one just say that 😐
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Thanks