Screen Printing

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I just saw the post about Screen Printing. Let me just say, I've never done Screen Printing before, but this came out of a book I just picked up at my local library. I think it would be very helpful to all of you, so I'm typing it up for you all. Feel free to add this to the memories, if you think it would benefit members in the future.

Waterproof Ink
This ink is great for stenciling or painting on fabrics. Next time you send your kids to camp, label their clothes with this ink.
MAKES APPROXIMATELY 3/4 CUP.
1 tablespoon powdered clothes dye - such as RIT
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
1 tablespoon glycerin
3/4 cup distilled water

Combine the dye and the peppermint extract in a small bowl until dissolved. Blend in the glycerin. Add water while mixing thoroughly. Store in a bottle with a lid

And also I have:
Poster Paint
This kind of paint is particularly good for making silkscreen design, but it's versatile enough for any use. This paint is inexpensive to make in large quantities.
2 parts powdered pigment
1 part liquid starch

Mix ingredients thouroughly. It should have a creamy consistency. The pain adheres better than a water-based paint. Store in covered jars.


This book I got is filled with "200 Creative Concotions and Practical Potions for Crafts, Beauty Aids, Household Products, And Gifts from Your Kitchen". The various sections are:
1. Face-It Look-Good Recipes
2. Soaps To Whet The Appetite
3. Personal Pampering Recipes
4. Perfect Potpourri Potions
5. Mixtures To Minimize Maintenence
6. Recipes To Spice Up Your Toiletries
7. Crafting With Clever Concotions
8. Gift Recipes You Can't Eat

If you are looking for any recipes or anything, let me know, and I will see if they're in here.