Carefully lift the screen off of your surface and allow time for your final product to dry. If properly taken care of, screens can survive multiple uses. Be sure to rinse it immediately after each application of ink/paint and let dry. Each brand and type of paint yields different results, it is important to read their directions for best results. My fabric paint recommended letting the project air dry 24 hours and then iron each side before washing.
Because this was my first attempt at screen printing I did a test on an old shirt before applying paint to my final product. As seen on the left, the ink was not evenly distributed and this gave me a better understanding of the amount of pressure and paint to apply. It is important to test your screen before making a final print due to the unknown effect different mediums can have on a given surface. Simultaneously, experimenting with various processes and paints can produce interesting results and even encourage you to try something new!
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