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How to Screen Print

By Lorain Blanken, About.com

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Prepare Your Screen

How to Screen Print

Stretch and trim the screen.

Stretch your gauzy curtain over one embroidery loop and secure by placing on the other embroidery loop. Make sure your screen is pulled tightly. Adjust as needed until it is taut, like the head of a drum. Trim the extra material.

Next, trace your design.

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