Underwater Reef Background Reusable Silk Screen Stencil

Create detailed ocean-inspired designs with this Underwater Reef Background Reusable Silk Screen Stencil. The large continuous pattern features flowing seaweed, coral, starfish, shells, bubbles and underwater plant life in one richly detailed composition.

The varied design allows you to create many different compositions from a single screen. Print the complete scene across a larger glass panel, or place smaller pieces of glass beneath selected areas of the screen to capture different sections of the pattern. This makes it possible to create coordinated pieces while giving each project its own distinct design.

This screen works beautifully for fused glass panels, coastal ornaments, suncatchers, dishes, garden art, wall panels, jewelry and mixed-media projects. The combination of sea life and decorative linework makes it especially useful for beach-themed, nautical and ocean-inspired artwork.

Screen Details

• Design size: approximately 7 7/8" × 10 5/8"
• Large continuous underwater background pattern
• Includes seaweed, coral, starfish, shells, bubbles and underwater plant life
• Reusable adhesive-backed silk screen stencil
• Suitable for fused glass, stained glass, ceramics and other smooth compatible surfaces
• Use the complete design or print selected sections
• FREE written screen-printing tutorial included

How to Use the Design

Place the silk screen directly on top of the glass or other project surface. Apply a suitable screen-printing medium over the screen and pull the medium across the design using a squeegee.

For a larger panel, place the full piece of glass beneath the screen. For smaller projects, position individual pieces beneath different areas of the pattern to capture selected coral, seaweed, starfish or shell details. The same screen can therefore produce a wide range of coordinated but distinctly different designs.

Because this screen contains fine lines and closely spaced details, use smooth, even squeegee pressure and avoid applying excessive enamel paste. Clean the screen promptly after printing to help prevent the detailed openings from becoming blocked.

For best results, use this screen with ColorFire Glass Enamels and a 6-inch squeegee.

New to screen printing on glass? Follow our free screen-printing tutorial for application instructions, recommended supplies and firing guidance.

What’s Included

• One reusable adhesive-backed silk screen stencil
• One underwater reef background design measuring approximately 7 7/8" × 10 5/8"
• FREE written screen-printing tutorial

Glass, enamel paste, squeegee and other project supplies are not included.

Screen Care

Clean the silk screen promptly after printing according to the included instructions. Allow it to dry completely before returning it to its backing sheet. Store the screen flat and protected from dust, heat and direct sunlight.

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