Activity
Stencil Style!
Explore the world of printmaking with this fun, easy activity that can help to enhance your wardrobe and show your creative side. This activity can be done by individuals, small or large groups. You will create a colorful, custom-screen printed tote bag!
This activity can be found by searching the Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center database. This activity can tie-in to research or assignments on pop art, contemporary art, Andy Warhol and more. Search the database for 'pop art' for similar projects, such as this one on how to turn your photograph (of you, a pet, or anyone) into a pop art masterpiece, just like Warhol!
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You can access the project through the Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center here: (You may need to log in first)
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Supplies:
Explore the world of printmaking with this fun, easy activity that can help to enhance your wardrobe and show your creative side. This activity can be done by individuals, small or large groups. You will create a colorful, custom-screen printed tote bag!
This activity can be found by searching the Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center database. This activity can tie-in to research or assignments on pop art, contemporary art, Andy Warhol and more. Search the database for 'pop art' for similar projects, such as this one on how to turn your photograph (of you, a pet, or anyone) into a pop art masterpiece, just like Warhol!
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=cfh&AN=27986653&site=hcrc-live
You can access the project through the Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center here: (You may need to log in first)
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=cfh&AN=43883373&site=hcrc-live
Supplies:
- Stencil film or plastic sheet protector
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Water-based printing ink or acrylic paint
- Foam plate
- Plain canvas bag (or shirt, hat, etc. Don't be afraid to play around with other materials!)
- Tape
- Sponge
- Brush
- Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
- Internet
- Computer/Tablet/Mobile Device
- Printer/paper (if printing out stencil or instruction sheet)
Instructions
1. This project requires 3 stencils. One stencil is for the colorful squares, one is for the penguin's body, and one is for the penguin's white stomach. To make the stencils, first cut two 3-inch squares and one 4-inch square out of stencil film.
*Note: You don't have to use the penguin stencil for this project! Feel free to locate or create your own custom stencils on the web.
2. Trace the outline of the small squares onto the large square.
3. Trace the outline of the penguin shown here onto one of the small squares. Don't trace the oval on its belly!
4. Trace the oval of the penguin's stomach onto the other small square.
5. Now its time to cut out the inner part of each stencil. Cut through the side of each stencil. Cut through the side of each stencil to access the inside of the stencil. Cut out the traced shape with the scissors.
1. This project requires 3 stencils. One stencil is for the colorful squares, one is for the penguin's body, and one is for the penguin's white stomach. To make the stencils, first cut two 3-inch squares and one 4-inch square out of stencil film.
*Note: You don't have to use the penguin stencil for this project! Feel free to locate or create your own custom stencils on the web.
2. Trace the outline of the small squares onto the large square.
3. Trace the outline of the penguin shown here onto one of the small squares. Don't trace the oval on its belly!
4. Trace the oval of the penguin's stomach onto the other small square.
5. Now its time to cut out the inner part of each stencil. Cut through the side of each stencil. Cut through the side of each stencil to access the inside of the stencil. Cut out the traced shape with the scissors.
6. Tape each stencil back together.
7. Squirt several colors of ink onto the foam plate.
8. Tape the large square stencil to the center of the bag.
9. Load the sponge brush with a colored ink of your choice. Hold the stencil in place. Dab the ink into the stencil with short, bouncy strokes. Start with the edges and move toward the center.
7. Squirt several colors of ink onto the foam plate.
8. Tape the large square stencil to the center of the bag.
9. Load the sponge brush with a colored ink of your choice. Hold the stencil in place. Dab the ink into the stencil with short, bouncy strokes. Start with the edges and move toward the center.
10. Once you've completely filled in the square, remove the stencil. Clean the brush and the stencil with warm water. Then tape the stencil next to the square you just printed.
11. Repeat steps 9 and 10 until you've covered most of the bag with colored squares.
12. Squirt some black ink onto the foam plate. Line up the penguin stencil over one of the colored squares. Dab black ink into the stencil until the inside is completely covered. Repeat this process for each square. Allow the ink to dry.
13. Squirt some white ink onto the foam plate. Link up the oval stencil over the belly of one of the penguins. Dab white ink into the stencil until the inside is completely covered. Repeat this process for each penguin.
14. You're finished! Now you have an awesome, custom penguin tote bag - screen printed by you!
11. Repeat steps 9 and 10 until you've covered most of the bag with colored squares.
12. Squirt some black ink onto the foam plate. Line up the penguin stencil over one of the colored squares. Dab black ink into the stencil until the inside is completely covered. Repeat this process for each square. Allow the ink to dry.
13. Squirt some white ink onto the foam plate. Link up the oval stencil over the belly of one of the penguins. Dab white ink into the stencil until the inside is completely covered. Repeat this process for each penguin.
14. You're finished! Now you have an awesome, custom penguin tote bag - screen printed by you!
Watch the video below to see how someone has created their own custom tote bag with a dolphin/beach theme!
Sample Database Search: Related Topics
Let's use the database to locate articles, magazine or newspaper entries on a related subject to screen printing: Pop Art! By searching for the keywords 'pop art' in the search bar at the top of the page, we will receive many results.
We can narrow these results by using the limiters located on the left-hand side of the page. Under 'Source Types,' check all of the boxes except for 'Projects,' since we already have our project listed above.
We can narrow these results by using the limiters located on the left-hand side of the page. Under 'Source Types,' check all of the boxes except for 'Projects,' since we already have our project listed above.
The sixth result on the list is a Periodical (article) on the artist Roy Lichtenstein:
Salus, Carol. "Roy Lichtenstein -- Mosaicist 1950S And 1990S." Ceramics: Art & Perception 66 (2006): 77-82. Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center.
This article by Carol Salus includes information on the artist and his artwork. This could be used for scholarly research, or to learn more about the artist and Pop Art in general. Select 'PDF Full Text' to read the article. Selecting 'Download PDF' at the top of the page will allow you to save the article to your computer. You can also print the article, or e-mail it to yourself.
Salus, Carol. "Roy Lichtenstein -- Mosaicist 1950S And 1990S." Ceramics: Art & Perception 66 (2006): 77-82. Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center.
This article by Carol Salus includes information on the artist and his artwork. This could be used for scholarly research, or to learn more about the artist and Pop Art in general. Select 'PDF Full Text' to read the article. Selecting 'Download PDF' at the top of the page will allow you to save the article to your computer. You can also print the article, or e-mail it to yourself.
Works Cited
Hanson, Anders. "Stencil Style." Cool Print Making: The Art Of Creativity For Kids (2009): 27-29. Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center. Web. 26 Feb 2014.
Hanson, Anders. "Stencil Style." Cool Print Making: The Art Of Creativity For Kids (2009): 27-29. Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center. Web. 26 Feb 2014.