How to make silk screen stencil

[@3PairDesigns]

I cannot begin to tell you how helpful this was. I have seen numerous videos on crafters who successfully create their own silk screens using ultra bond material, but I've never seen it done like this. This is a lot less complicated. I am going to give this a go! Thank you!!

[@SweetSugarLaine]

Yay! The only thing I'm doing different now is using Thermoflex Frosty clear WITH the sticky carrier sheet. You can get it at Craft Cutter Supply. Good luck!

[@SweetSugarLaine]

Using the new stuff with the carrier sheet did change the cutting settings.....im using heat transfer smooth, blade 4, pressure 14 and speed 5. And the shiny side goes down on the mat. This is all for a silhouette Cameo 4

[@BrittanyRyan-k4f]

This was so helpful! I followed the instructions exactly and it worked out *almost* perfect. I don't have an Easy Press, so I figured out that I need to crank my iron up pretty high to get it to stick. That was the only issue I ran into.

[@pearlmendoza857]

Just purchased all the items to make this and your directions were so helpful! It came out just as your demonstration. Next is to test out on cookies! Thank you!!

[@judichristopher4604]

WOw ...WOW WOW EXCELLENT VIDEO Thank You so much for sharing

[@MrsJoysAbFabTreats]

GOD BLESS YOU! This has been MOST helpful!

[@annadefeo8652]

Thank you for this video, just got a cricut for my birthday and have been cutting stencils by hand for myself.

[@beverlybacon9265]

I love your videos, and you have given me the courage to forge ahead with making silkscreen stencils for my daughter's side hustle. HOWEVER, I am having horrible trouble with the Thermoflex Plus Frosty Clear Matte that I just bought. I am making stencils that have numbers, and the little inside circles of the "9" and "8" are falling right off the carrier sheet, and no matter what I do, they won't stick back on!!!

[@qchav9187]

That you so much and so glad I found you. Newbie to making sugar cookies. Just got this HTV and can’t wait to do my first cookie silkscreen stencil.

[@jeanscott940]

I've been looking for a better way to make my stencils! Thank you Thank you Thank you! can't wait to try!

[@lgnrome]

Can I use this same method on shirts? This would be great because I don't like buying so many wooden screen print frames.

[@Septimus39]

This is great, thank you! I'm planning to pick some of these materials up to give this method a try.

[@gabrielncali8999]

Would love to see you use it on a cookie? The application? Maybe a “Part 2” to this video? This is something new I had not thought of. Thank you!

[@SweetSugarLaine]

Yes! Im planning on doing that 😉 I do have another video that shows me using a silk screen. The link to it is in this video description

[@lorigoedken8149]

Love your video and I always refer back to it! Thank you so much! I just purchased the heat transfer vinyl that you recommended. I was using the sisser. With it not being sticky, when I go to weed it everything peels right off. Did I perhaps purchase the wrong thing? My order says I ordered the theremoflex plus.

[@beejay7120]

Have you tried other brands of HTV? The shipping for this brand is more than the product itself.

[@cmulich]

Thank you so much! I couldn't figure out how to use the thermoflex...

[@sheripainter3201]

Any idea why my stencil curls when I’m finished? I followed your steps And projects to the T. Thank you! Great video btw.

[@brycejeannotte7699]

Great video Mer. A lot of testing to get to those results. Cheers!

[@SweetSugarLaine]

Thank you!😉

[@nancyhenry5973]

I’m going to apologize in advance because I don’t know anything about using the cutting machine but want to be able to make my own screens. You showed on the HTV that there was a sticky side but when you ironed it onto the mesh, it was the top of the HTV on the mesh. Or is it the heat that bonds it. Thank you for the great video! Oh! Also, are you airbrushing or scraping?

[@SweetSugarLaine]

Yes, so the side you weed goes down onto the silk material. I want the silk on top when I'm silk screening. And I almost always scrape icing when I'm using the sill stencils 😉

[@5pearlcraig66]

Thank you I have been afraid to make my own

[@themegfox]

thank you so much for this video! 🫶🏼 i’ve been wanting to make the switch from stenciling which can be so limiting to screening and watching this was so very helpful!

[@carlaswickard1428]

I have always been told vinyl is toxic and never food safe. Shouldn’t the vinyl go on top of the silk screen so the screen is on your cookie??

[@meninjulia]

Thank you so much for sharing this! You're a star! I'm from the UK tho, and I didn't find any matte frosty clear vinyl, would it be ok if the vinyl is glossy? xx

[@kchart47]

Thanks for the great tutorial! I can’t wait to try your technique. I’ve had a Cameo 1 for several years, but rarely use it, so when I do, I’m (almost) back to step 1 trying to figure my way around the software. What size font did you use? Can I use the fonts that are in my computer or do I have to buy fonts from the Silhouette Store? Do you plan on doing more videos on designing cookie stencils? Thanks again!

[@MrsWarcup]

Thank you for this great tutorial!!! Do you have a video on icing consistency when using a silk screen?

[@SweetSugarLaine]

It is next on my list for sure!😉

[@MrMackerpacker]

Hi. Thank you for this tutorial. I was just wondering, did you stick the stencil unto another surface before weeding it out and laying it on the silk screen? If so what is it? Thanks again.

[@AndreaDunson-si3uq]

If I have the HTV heat press can I use it or do I have to have a EasyPress2?

[@donnapaigegabriel3351]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@CraftingItUpandCreations]

Are these reusable then? And I am curious why the frosty clear. They are out of it right now.

[@SweetSugarLaine]

Yes, definitely reusable if you look after them. Frosty clear so that you can see thru it, makes it easier for placement. The Thermoflex now comes also with a sticky backing....I have not tried this yet, but am looking forward to trying it. You will have to google it because I'm not sure where it is sold.

[@leslie712torres]

I have so many questions about this video. I really want to learn how to do this.

[@judidadtka8691]

Hi there, I very excitedly purchased all of the items exactly as shown in your tutorial. I literally am ready to pull my hair out, as I cannot get the vinyl to adhere properly to the silk. I don’t know what I am doing wrong. I have gone through so much material trying to get it to work. Can you help? I’m desperate at this point. I am happy to zoom or ft if you have an apple phone, or google duo with android. Thank you.

[@SweetSugarLaine]

Hey there! Bummer! Are you on Instagram? We could chat thru there...

[@judidadtka8691]

@@SweetSugarLaine yes 😊 when?

[@SweetSugarLaine]

@@judidadtka8691 I'm available now...send me a DM @sweetsugarlaine

[@krazyellsworth539]

I am literally having the exact same problem…help!!

[@Athaltre]

Muchas gracias! Sería genial que tuviera subtítulos en español porque se me escapan algunas expresiones. Pero gracias 🤩 es un tutorial maravilloso. Eres muy gentil al compartir. Te sigo 🤩

[@kanwalpmavi5080]

Is heat transfer vinyl food safe?

[@SweetSugarLaine]

on the site where i buy it, this is what they say " Per the manufacturer, since the material is PU it s OK for food contact."

[@shannoncottonburch]

Thanks for this. Can you please tell me what kind of silkscreen material you would use for cookies? I ordered the 110 but royal icing does not penetrate.

[@SweetSugarLaine]

I have only have ever used the 110....I've seen other people using 100 or 80 to make it easier. It could be that your icing is not the right consistency? The 2 part logo cookies I just posted on my insta were 110...and worked fine.

[@irishqweenb1203]

Thank you for sharing this info!

[@lydiamount6644]

Hi. Do these materials work well with the Cricut brand machine??

[@SweetSugarLaine]

Yes, I have friends that make silk screen stencils using a Cricut machine. As long as it's one of the bigger machines that use a cutting mat

[@annziskovsky678]

I haven't made any of my own stencils yet, but I just received a Cricket. Do you know, can I make a silkscreen using stencils that I have purchased from others? Since your backing isn't against, the silkscreen, then would just ironing another stencil on to the screen material work?

[@SweetSugarLaine]

No. Because you cut the stencil part out of the heat transfer vinyl, which has the sticky back to iron to the silk. So I'm not sure how you would attach a traditional mylar stencil to silk??

[@nicolewolf442]

Any suggestions on other sources to get that heat transfer vinyl? The site only allows the purchase of large rolls in the frosty clear and as a newbie just trying it out it's out of the budget. I haven't seen something comparable in my google searches

[@tommiller9743]

Question!!! Should the silk screen material be washed prior to adhering the HTV onto it?

[@SweetSugarLaine]

I don't ever pre wash 😳....I wash the stencils after I make them. And I put that recommendation on my packaging when I sell them.

[@tommiller9743]

@@SweetSugarLaine excellent! Thanks for the speedy reply.... and awesome videos!

[@SweetSugarLaine]

@@tommiller9743 your welcome 😉 I'm glad they are helpful!💗

[@dsantana5591]

Thanks for the video🙏

[@carolinesketokitchen]

Hi, do you know if this could be done with a Cricut Maker, or do you need a cutting machine that uses a mat? Thanks!!

[@SweetSugarLaine]

Hi there....I'm not sure what a Cricut Maker is? But you do need a cutting mat.....So a Cricut or Silhouette

[@CarolineLevens]

@@SweetSugarLaine Great, thanks so much for confirming - I really appreciate it! It's the Cricut version that is matless, so that answered my question.

[@kitmernick6088]

Do you cut every stencil and apply a screen or do this on logos only? I assume you can use this with RI or with airbrush, correct?

[@SweetSugarLaine]

I make all sorts of silk screen stencils...not just logos

[@joereid9174]

Could these screen be used for polymer clay?

[@SweetSugarLaine]

What type of medium would you be using the screens with? And I'm assuming you are wanting to use them to screen a design onto a clay product?

[@JanineMKartist]

Actual silk or polyester ?

[@SweetSugarLaine]

I'm using polyester

[@jennifermcbarron5050]

Can you use these for both icing a airbrush? How do you clean them?

[@SweetSugarLaine]

Yes to both....with airbrushing you will need more passes than a normal stencil. To wash just rinse under warm water. I then lay on a tea towel and pat dry.

[@jennifermcbarron5050]

@@SweetSugarLaine thank you so much. This is all new to me. My Cricut is enroute🥳

[@SweetSugarLaine]

@jennifer mcbarron yay! Have fun! The settings will be different than mine...but it will just take some testing.

[@sacortez66]

Can you use it for air brushing ?

[@SweetSugarLaine]

Yes, they can be used for airbrushing as well. It just takes a few more passes of the air brush to get a good coverage.

[@sacortez66]

@@SweetSugarLaine Thank you

[@kristinajensen7715]

Hi! Can you tell me the size font you typically use?

[@SweetSugarLaine]

Hey there.....it really varies. Depends mostly on what the customer sends me and how big of cookie they are working with. Also thefont style plays into it as well. Some fonts I can get as small as 1/8th". I usually like 1/4" because you don't have to be as careful.

[@kathryncarter1575]

What are the dimensions of the square you use?

[@kristidick6800]

I’m struggling with the HTV brand, the backing is not sticky so when doing detailed work too many pieces are coming lose from weeding. It’s not possible to be careful enough not to disrupt the stencil.

[@SweetSugarLaine]

This is tricky! I to am dealing with this and still playing with settings etc to get the best results with teeny pieces. The Thermoflex does not come with a sticky carrier sheet, so I am going to get some of that and see if it makes any difference. I had to re cut 2 stencils yesterday because of tiny pieces being lost...very frustrating!

[@kaywhite5008]

I am not sure if it is a must to use the ThermoFlex...I am using Siser HTV (its what I had on hand), it worked great until I washed the screen, then the vinyl came completely off the screen...any thoughts. TIA

[@SweetSugarLaine]

Hmmmm....I've not used the sister with the silk screen. Maybe not enough of the heat press? I know with the thermoflex I've used my stencils over and over and have had none come apart.

[@alexdagostino8522]

Can I use any kind of heat transfer vinyl? Or does it have to be this specific flex kind?

[@SweetSugarLaine]

The problem with the other HTV is that you can't see thru it....but if your using the clipboard method for placement on the cookie then it probably doesn't matter.

[@alexdagostino8522]

@@SweetSugarLaine ahh, I see. Ok great thank you! I’m actually trying to figure out how to make silkscreens for polymer clay!

[@amparodigital2023]

What the paint you use ? In termorretraril

[@SweetSugarLaine]

It's not paint...its royal icing for cookies

[@eoswald20]

Such a helpful video! Thank you :)

[@mariawatkins1600]

What is the paper you use to sandwich the stencil so you can press?

[@SweetSugarLaine]

It's a Teflon ironing sheet

[@SweetSugarLaine]

If you use the little down arrow to the right of the video title it opens up the video description. I have a link to my Amazon store the Teflon sheets are listed in there.

[@kitmernick6088]

Where is your product list?

[@SweetSugarLaine]

Look all the way to the right of the screen on the same line as the video title ...you will see a little arrow. Click that and all the info is listed.

[@joereid9174]

Hard to find silk screens that are Christian related

[@joereid9174]

Can these screens be used with polymer clay?