Complete Screen Printing Kit

Early User Of Small Dog Prints

Hi there, Small Dog Folks! I just did my first test sample, and parts of it didn't develop/wash out. I used my own transparency. I'm not sure what I did wrong, either over developing or under developing, but I am certainly going to keep at this as I know that I am just starting out and do need to get a feel for the process. The one thing that I plan to change is the plastic sleeve. It is not easy to get the screen and transparency in there quickly as it is awkward and hard to open and slide these 2 sheets in. I think that I am going to have a glass company cut 2 sheets of glass. I plan to back one in black cloth or attach one of the black plastic sheets to it and then place the other glass on top when developing a screen. I think that will be easier and quicker rather than trying to slide the screen and transparency into the plastic sleeve. Also, I think that glass will compress the screen and transparency together more tightly and flat thus resulting in a better screen, I hope. I watched Kathy Skaggs's you tube video about this, and she made this minor adjustment using glass instead of the plastic sleeve. I think that this will make the process easier for me. In the meantime, I will try another sample and keep at it. I appreciate all of your instructions and product! Thank you!

Amazingly easy silkscreens! Love love Love!

I have been silkscreening for 25 years but for the last 20 have used a thermofax and have been so frustrated dealing with screens that wear out fast with underglazes. Even if you can find a machine, they cost upwards of a grand and a roll of thermo paper is over $400. Then I learned about SmallDog from a fellow potter and after finding a closet to make dark and planning my developing for the evening I am off and running, I made 48 silkscreen images over the last 3 days from 8 sheets of 8.5 x 11 screens. I tested a bunch before I made this review and have since ordered more screens - that says it all!

Everything you need to get started

This is a comprehensive collection of tools and supplies with excellent instruction to get started on your silk screening journey. I made a blackout room in my art studio and can't wait to get started myself.