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Drawing Fluid


Tusche-resist or " positive!' method
Step A

On a sheet of plain paper, make up the illustrations or message you wish to print with your screen. Place this layout on a table top. Place your screen over this layout, top side up. Trace your design directly on the screen fabric with a soft lead pencil.

Step A-Alternative

The preparation of a layout is to help guide the application of Drawing Fluid. If you feel such a guide is unnecessary, go directly to step B.

Step B

Select an appropriate brush. This will be determined by the type of line or texture to be produced.

You can work on either side of the screen. Remember, however, that your printing will be done from the top (or "ink-fill") side of the screen.

Be certain that screen is elevated-not touching table. Paint the Drawing Fluid over those areas of your layout that you want to print. Leave the screen to dry in a level, flat position. Make sure nothing touches the areas covered with Drawing Fluid.

Step C

After the Drawing Fluid is completely dry, open the Screen Filler and mix it thoroughly to a smooth consistency. Spoon it onto the screen fabric on the same side of the screen used for the application of Drawing Fluid.

Use the squeegee or the plastic spreader to apply an evenly smooth coating over the entire screen.

One pass should be sufficient. Multiple passes of Screen Filler will dissolve the Drawing Fluid and prevent character washout.

Again, put the screen to dry in a horizontal position making sure nothing touches the fabric. It is important that the Screen Filler dry completely.

Step D
When the Screen Filler has thoroughly dried, spray cold water on both sides of the screen.

Concentrate the spray on the areas where b>Drawing Fluid was applied. These areas will dissolve and the screen will become open at those points so that ink can flow through them.

If some areas remain slightly blocked, scrub them lightly with a small stiff brush on both sides of the screen (an old toothbrush will do a good job). DO NOT USE HOT WATER DURING THIS STAGE. Allow your screen to dry in a level (horizontal) position, bottom-side up.

Drying time may be accelerated by using a hair dryer or fan.

You are not ready to print. Follow the directions found in the section, "Making Prints."

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