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P O K E Y B O LT O NYour Ultimate Resource for
Art Quilt Techniques & Inspiration
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S E V E R A L Y E A R S A G O , I spent an afternoon doing
gelatin monoprinting with a small group of fellow art
quilters. I had a general idea of the process, but had
never tried it. We each started with a very stiff circular
slab of gelatin, stiff enough that light hand pressure did
not even dent the surface. Each of us worked in our own
way. We added paint to the gelatin surface, or plate
as it is also called, and by gently smoothing fabric over
the painted surface, we were able to lift one-of-a-kind
monoprints. The paint adhered to the fabric, making
an interesting, unique image that could not have been
achieved by a direct paint method. It is a process that is
spontaneous, creative, and exciting.
Gelatin, unflavored, such as Knox
Water
Saucepan and measuring cup
Heat source
Pie pans or other round containers
White cotton fabric
Backing fabric
Fabric paints
Fabric markers
Sharpie or Pigma
Micron pens
Brayer and/or paintbrushes
Polyester batting, high-loft
Thread in a variety of colors
F l i g h t ofFa ntasy
A G elatin Monop rint Processby Frances Holliday Alford
Flight of Fantasy
10" 10"
(25.5 25.5 cm)
Hand-dyed Gelatin
Monoprint on
Cotton
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M Y O B SE SSI O N with screen printing revolves around
the humble Thermofax screen. These silk screens are
created using a Thermofax machine, an old photocopy
technology. They are incredibly easy to use and play
well with a variety of printing mediums. In this article,
I discuss printing with screen-printing paint, discharge
paste, Presist water-based resist, thickened dyes, and
Xpandaprint.
Thermofax screens
(You can purchase prepared
screens or create your own
with a Thermofax machine.)
PFD (Prepared for Dyeing) fabric
Sponge brush
Paintbrush
Squeegee or plastic spackle tool
Plaid Simply Screen
Printing Paint
JacquardDischarge Paste
Presist water-based resist
Jacquard Dye-na-flow paint
Superclear liquid dye thickener
Procion MX Fiber Reactive Dyes
Xpandaprint
Heat gun
Protective gloves
Exp erim en ts with
T h e r m o f a x P r i n t i n gEas y Method s for
Unconventional Sur face Desig n
by Lynn Krawczyk
Perched
10" 10"
(25.5 2 5.5 cm)
quilt, mountedon canvas
Hand-dyed fabric,
Thermofax screen
printing and
handstitching.
Process photos by
Jacqueline Lams
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Depending on the medium, I use either a
sponge brush, paintbrush, or plastic scraper
to print my image. I use different techniques
with the different mediums in order to achieve
a variety of effects. Try out some of thesevariationsyoull be a screen-printing maniac
in no time flat!
Printing with Paint
I classify printing with paint into two
categories: solid printing and scuff printing.
Solid printing creates a complete bold printof the image, while scuff printing produces
ghost-like images that are ideal when you are
creating layers or backgrounds for your work.
SO LI D PRI N TI N G
1.Cut about 1" (2.5 cm) off the end of a
sponge brush to make it more stable. Laythe Thermofax screen smooth-side down
on your fabric. Hold the screen in place
by pressing down along the duct-taped
edge on the top of the screen.
2.Squirt paint onto the screen and brush the
paint across the image on the screen with
the sponge brush. (Figure 1)
3.Pull back the screen to reveal the image.
(Figure 2)
SCU FF PRI N TI N G
This kind of pr inting produces partial l ight
images that add depth to your fabric. The
steps are the same as for solid printing,except you squirt only a small amount of
paint onto the screen, then brush lightly
across individual areas rather than the entire
image. (Figures 3 and 4)
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REPEA T PRI N TI N G
Repeat printing refers to creating a repeated
pattern of the same image, but it doesnt have
to look uninspired. And with the following
approach, its possible to produce prints thatdont have specks of unwanted paint without
having to wait for the paint to dry in between
prints.
4.Start by printing an image in the center of
the fabric, following the basic procedure
for solid printing.
5.Lay the screen down for the next print,
overlapping the screen onto the edges of
wet paint from the previous print. As long
as you dont reposition the screen, the
paint wont smudge. Be sure to hold the
screen in place along an edge that is not
lying across the wet paint. (Figure 5)
6.Print your image and pull back the
screen. Before you create another print,
check the edges of the duct tape and the
back of the screen for any paint spots. If
there are spots, place the screen paint-
side down on a dry paper towel and wipe
off the unwanted paint.
7.Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until youve
covered the entire piece of fabric, working
from the inside and out toward the edges.
Print the image at different angles to create
movement in the pr int, and print off
the edges of the fabric to create a more
organic design. (Figure 6)
Tip:If you are doing a repeat print over a largepiece of fabric, you may have to pause partway
through and wash your screen to prevent dried
paint from clogging the screen .
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A groundbreaking magazine in the art quilting scene,
Quilting Artshas been exploring the basics and
beyond of art quilting, machine and handstitching,
embellishment, surface design, and more, for a
decade. Celebrate the tenth anniversary of Quilting
Artswith a collection of the very best articles, plus
never-before-seen material including:
How to construct art quilts, from fabric collage
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Machine stitching and thread painting tips
and tutorials from award-winning art quilters
Inspiring, in-depth profiles of some of todays
most revered art quilters
An array of binding and finishing techniques
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Ideas and advice on how to turn your love of
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Whether youre making your first art quilt or are a
seasoned quilter wanting to enhance your designs,
The Best of Quilting Artshas all the inspiration and
information that you need to be successful.
POKEY BOLTONfounded Quilting Artsmagazine,and later, with her husband John, Cloth Paper
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She is the author of The Quilting Arts Book:
Techniques and Inspiration for Creating One-of-
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The best techn iques from a decade ofQuilting Arts
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c o n t e n t s
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2 Art Quilt Construction3 Stitch Mastery
4 Surface Design
5 Embellishment
6 Mixed-Media Quilting
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Art Quilt Styles
8 Finishing & Mounting
9Exhibiti ng & Selling Your Art Qui lts10 10 Art Quilt Projects
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