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Stencils used for Creative Communications

Section titled “Stencils used for Creative Communications”

Source: 2013-11-30 training by Ryan and Laura, Tools for Change

  • Social Justice
  • Foreign
  • Challenges to environment
  • Employment
  • Housing
  • Public Spaces

Silk screening applied

Section titled “Silk screening applied”
  • T-shirts
  • Bandanas
  • Capes
  • Clothing
  • Signs
  • Paper bags/posters

Process

Section titled “Process”
  1. Align medium to screen
  2. Place paint in screen, upper part
  3. Flood screen, make sure screen is above medium in preparation
  4. Lay screen on medium
  5. Squeegee over screen with pressure
  6. Check print

Screen creation

Section titled “Screen creation”

  • Filler paint

  • Transparent light table

  • Overlays (paper, plastic cut out - rubylith)

  • Reuse mesh for other jobs

  • Use non-toxic inks

Advantages

Section titled “Advantages”
  • No electricity required
  • Low cost
  • No heavy equipment
  • Good for grassroots
  • Various media supported

Applied materials to media

Section titled “Applied materials to media”
  • Natural materials
  • Spray paint
  • Acrylic paint
  • Chalk (spray)
  • Combine with other materials and existing media

Places & Resources

Section titled “Places & Resources”

May be outdated, was as of session:

  • Open Studio 401 Richmond
  • Supplies:
    • KidIcarus
    • Curry’s
    • Above Ground