the trolley moment happened to me too once and i was alone in the middle of trafficcccccc, i never forgot those elastic things to keep everything in place after that ahahah
I hope you are doing well, Mel. You are an inspiration to me 🤍 And it's always nice to see your videos no matter what it is! I'll always watch themᐠ( ᐛ )ᐟ
Hi Melanie! I haven't done screenprinting in a loooooong time, but I think one reason for the challenges you are having is that your squeegee is too short! It should be the width of your screen. So go get a longer squeegee, or do a smaller design. The screen should be primed once at the top of the screen (farthest away from you), and you should pull the squeegee ONCE toward you with a firm and even pressure, using both hands.None of these light passes like you are painting with a paint brush. It's a squeegee not a brush. Also, I feel you are using waaay too much ink. Anyway, one reason that you are missing parts of the design is because the squeegee is too short for that particular screen. If you have the right size squweegee, the ink will spread evenly across the design. Hope this helps! Big congrats for just jumping in and filming it as you go. True grit and courage have you! ❤
Pellons! I wasn’t a screen printer but I worked front office for one. It’s fabric sheets that printers use for test runs for new art, colors, etc. They kept the best with notes in regards to colors, layers, pressure etc. Cheap & you won’t use up your merch on test runs. 😊
omg your designs turned out SO CUUUUTE!!! this vlog also reminds me that i bought screenprinting stuff and tote bags a couple years ago AND ITS STILL SITTING IN MY CLOSET LOL maybe it is tote bag time!!!
Aaahhhh its been so long since I last commented on your vids, Mel! I have been too busy with school this year that I didnt have time to watch your videos. I recently finished all my submissions and was just thinking to myself yesterday that it is time for me to catch up on your vlogs, because they're my absolute favourite 🥺💕 hope you have been good and adjusting well with your new job! The tshirts look great too, I actually dont mind the smol imperfections, they add to the ✨artsy✨ vibe hehe
leo barking gave me a jumpscare i looked up to the screen so fast when i was doing my statistics revision HAHAHAH (btw pls dont feel pressured to like / reply to my comments!! im jst binging ur videos frm the past and commenting when i see smt fun hehe >3<)
ohmygosh ive been binging ur vlogs while studying for my sem test (um...cuz i was busy w school so i cldnt watch much) and i jst realized ure watching rotten mango,, i love playing that in the bg when im doing work too HAHHAA, grateful that all went well for u and you are having a good time~
ive been so busy w my submissions and im just watching your video in the bg while working on my project rn, love the clay figures (esp the forg!!! its so derpy) and the tata shirt,, thanku for being such a comfort mel!
i think you should move your booth foward abit? (invert the L such that it's closer to the edge of the booth) it seems like you're very far from the crowd and people are sometimes shy to get inside
WAKE UP, YALL!! NEW MEL VLOG!! <333 another amazing video! I love the humor and editing as always, but super appreciate the realness of the not so fun. New things feel tough for everyone and I think making mistakes just comes with the process, and I have no doubt you’ll get the hang of it. rooting for you and better days ahead!! ALSO THOSE PINS ARE SO BEAUTIFUL. the backing is genius!!! 😭 10/10 execution.
I'm sorry you had such a bad experience at work. Love your vlogs! They bring me a lot of calm and motivate me to be creative. Hugs from The Netherlands xx
i love all your boothing stories, mel! and thank you for always being so real in sharing your challenges. your content is always so relatable. especially now so with you starting your full-time job. it's hard to juggle a full-time job and artist's responsibilities. i am also thinking of doing pop-ups now because i have come to terms with the fact that i need to get out there and get my brand to people (especially if they are not going to come to me, particularly online). with a full-time job and sometimes i work weekends too, so just the thought of spending even more weekends to other work is tiring me out already lol. let's jia you, ganbatte and hang in there!
As always vlog was 🤗😍 especially liked the set up montage~ Everyone can trip sometimes, hope you'll find the strength to be graceful to yourself too, when /if it happens 🙏💪
Awww Mel... I have been watching you for awhile now.. Seeing you go through back to back incidents makes me feel sad.. i can understand how you must be feeling.. keep doing what you do and all the best! may days get better for you :)
