FASHION maker
1 Station
1 Removable Screen Frame
1 Top Cover Platform
1 Large Squeegee
1 Small Squeegee
10 Stencils
2 Gel Trays
5 Gel Tubes
3 Snap Sets
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1. DESIGNING ON FABRIC:
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Choose a thin material that you want to PERMANENTLY design (not included).
NOTE: Thick fabrics like denim may not work with the clamp.
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Remove the screen frame and platform from the design station. Keep the frame and
platform off of the station as you design.
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Open the screen frame and place the top cover platform in between your layers of fabric. (Fig. 1A)
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Clamp down one side of the frame and stretch the material tightly. Then, clamp down the other side.
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Lift the tab on the screen frame and slide in a stencil. Then, lay it flat over the material
until you hear a snap. (Fig. 1B)
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If the stencil has multiple designs, but you choose to only use one, place scrap paper
over the designs you do not wish to fill in.
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Add a tip to your desired gel tube and draw thick vertical lines down the stencil.
Alternate colors for unique designs.
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Use the large squeegee to push the gel evenly over the stencil.
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Use the small squeegee if you are only designing over part of the stencil.
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Fill in any gaps with extra gel and squeegee again.
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Immediately remove the stencil by lifting the tab and sliding the stencil out.
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Allow your design to dry overnight.
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For layered designs, wait for the first color to dry before adding the layered stencil
and adding more color.
2. GEL TRAYS:
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Clamp the frame over the platform. Insert the frame onto the station at an angle
and snap down to lock in place.
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Place your gel tray over the top cover platform.
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Use two or more colors to complete your design.
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Draw thick vertical lines down the tray.
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Align the large squeegee with the raised edges of the gel tray and push the gel back and forth
evenly over the tray. (Fig. 2A)
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Fill in any gaps with extra gel and squeegee again.
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Wait for the design to dry completely (usually overnight).
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Peel and fold over half of the design, but keep it in the tray.
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Add lines of gel on the inside edges of the clutch to secure it, avoiding the fold over flap. (Fig. 2B)
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Place a heavy book over the clutch while it dries.
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nce the design is dry, peel it off of the gel tray.
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Align the snaps so that they will close properly. Then, add a dollop of gel
behind each snap and secure them to the clutch. Allow the snaps to dry before using.
3. TEMPLATES & CLEAR DRAWING SHEET:
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Secure the template and clear drawing sheet to the work surface with masking tape.
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Slowly squeeze the tube over the template and clear drawing sheet.
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Always make sure gel lines and different colors are touching.
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To make your designs sturdy, overlap lines and make designs thick.
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Reinforce thin spots by adding extra gel.
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Rotate the template and clear drawing sheet as you design.
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Wipe off the tip to remove excess gel before starting a new design technique or project
to keep designs neat and precise.
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Make patches! Design directly on the clear drawing sheet, let your design dry, then peel off!
Outline the back of the design with gel and attach it to fabric or a gel clutch!
CLEANING, REPAIRING & STORING
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If you make a mistake, wipe the gel off of the clear drawing sheet
with a paper towel before it hardens.
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To repair a broken piece, reapply gel over the broken section
and wait for it to dry.
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To clean the tips, allow gel in the tip to harden.
Then use the cleaning tool to scoop out the hardened gel.
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After designing, store all components inside of the station,
underneath the top cover platform and screen frame.
Store gel downward in the stand.
DRYING & WEARING
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Wait for the first color to dry before adding additional colors
to your design.
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Dry times may vary. For best results, allow designs to dry overnight.
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Always remove the stencils from the screen frame
immediately after designing before your creations dry.
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Don’t stretch your finished projects or they might break.
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Hand wash fabrics with gel designs inside out and hang dry.
DesignING
3 Round Tips
1 Star Tip
3 Rake Tips
1 Clear Drawing Sheet
1 Template
1 Cleaning Tool
1 Pair of Earring Hooks
2 Jump Rings
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