How to save a photo FILE, not a THUMBNAIL...

If your submitted photos are labeled by me as "too small", but you feel you followed instructions on searching/finding the proper image size... it could be you are saving the THUMBNAIL of that image and not the full file.

Let's find out.

1. Are you doing a google search? with proper Size search parameters? If yes, then good. If no, then follow the instructions in the previous blogpost.

2. When a page of images comes up and you see the one you like... DON'T just right-click on it and save it.

 If you do so, you're just saving the THUMBNAIL for that image, which is teeny.

3.Instead, CLICK (or double-click, if you're trigger-happy) on the image that you want. It will open up in a box like this first:

...and then click on the "View Image" button. That will open up the full/real file on a new page, like this:

...and THEN, you can right-click, and save to your folder. Voila! Solved. 

Off-the-Register: PHOTO/IMAGE SEARCH

DUE by MONDAY, DECEMBER 4th... 9 (end of day)

THREE PHOTO IMAGE OPTIONS 

for the 

"Off-the-Register" PROJECT

Here are the instructions/requirements etc as found in class: 

(PDF links of these instructions are at the bottom of the blogpost as well)

PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES for the

“OFF THE REGISTER” PROJECT:

what:

Can be virtually anything, as long as it is:

·        appropriate subject matter

·        not a copyrighted image (has a big copyright or X through it, meaning it’s meant to be purchased)

·        a digital file (jpeg) image that can be worked with in Photoshop

·        an image that will work when filtered into black and white or “shades” of gray

·        NOT an animation/cartoon etc… must be a PHOTO

·        a large enough file (so that there are enough pixels to work with when filtering/manipulating)

WHERE TO GET THEM:

Can be photos that you took yourself, OR photos you find online, etc

HoW TO GET FILES OF THE RIGHT SIZE:

In a Google images search…

·        Click on “Search Tools”, then under “Any Size”, select Large or Medium. (but the larger, the better! Large is best)

·        You can also select “Larger than…” and 800x600, MINIMUM… anything smaller won’t filter well!!

SavE FILES AS JPEGS*, (*in your student folder!) THEN EMAIL ... :

*make sure you save the actual file/photo, NOT the thumbnail! (find tips on the next blog post!)

For points and for approval (on subject matter and file size)…

           

·      email to jdoezie@ausd.net

·        in the SUBJECT LINE, put your name and period number

·        ATTACH your THREE images, as jpegs (DON’T copy-paste, DON’T send them copied into a Word/Google doc…!!)

·        CC yourself on the email (if your email doesn’t automatically save sent messages), so you have the images as well!

EMAILED FILES ARE DUE BY MONDAY DECEMBER 4TH

CLASSROOM COMPUTERS MAY BE USED TO SEARCH FOR IMAGES

TWO DAYS ONLY( (((Dec 1 and 4)

after that, you will need to find your images OUTSIDE OF CLASS

Once you have sent in your images and they are approved by me (I will send you a return email with approval/suggestions etc.), FILTER THEM IN PHOTOSHOP to prepare your image to be screen printed!

You will only need ONE filtered image for the project, but you can test out different filters with one or all of the three photos you send to me—maybe only one will work like you want it to, or perhaps you’ll find a bunch of good options that you’ll need to choose from… but with three approved photos, you’ll have plenty to work with! J

you can also access the PDFs HERE

ADDITIONAL TIPS/INSTRUCTIONS are in the next post-- in terms of how to properly save full FILES, not THUMBNAILS-! (a common error :)

ahhAHH! Shirt Printing!

Did you love Monday's shirt printing demo? (of course) 

Do you love the design of the shirt? (*)

Can you make a peacock sound? (hopefully)

And... would you like to be in the running for the demo shirt ??

 (printed masterfully by yours truly)

then... on Friday (12/1), come and get a shirt lottery ticket from me (really just a small blank piece of paper), walk away and write your name and period number on it, clear your throat, then walk back up to me and give me your best peacock cry as you hand me the paper. And I'll put you in the running. :) (to be awarded on MONDAY to the lucky winner!!!)

*big thanks to BELLE ZHENG, class of 2015, for her extraordinary design! 
I didn't really ask her if I could use it again this year, but I think she'll be okay with it :)

* * * * * *

YAY SHIRTS!

FINAL WEEKS of FIRST SEMESTER-- Schedule, calendar, and assignment/point info!

You got this in class today! But in case you lose it*, or are hanging out at the mall and suddenly freak out because you don't know what the last day is to turn in your shirt, and you don't happen to have the calendar with you (why would you??), here it is!!

...and, because I know this might be hard to read in jpeg form, and also because you might have lost* your hard copy and need a new one, and because I'm nice, HERE IT IS (CLICK HERE!) in PDF FORM

 (*DON'T LOSE IT! you'll need to record your print days on it, plan your work on it, and turn it in to me later, for points!)

PLEEEEEEEEASE follow the calendar! Plan your time! Don't leave ANYTHING until the last day! No shirts will be printed late (the last day of printing is the last day of printing--12/14), but they could be turned in late! But they shouldn't be! DO YOUR BEST AND DON'T PROCRASTINATE!

Also-- remember that you're going to be presenting your shirt to the class! Which is awesome. Make it something  you're proud to show! :)

T-Shirt Factory Outlet directions... also T-shirt selection (in general) directions!

Wondering where to buy shirts? Here's a good suggestion....

T-Shirt Factory Outlet on Google Maps

or, Target. Or Michael's. Or, hey-- the mall. :)

BUT-- your shirt does not have to be new... that's up to you! and long-sleeved, short-sleeved, tank top... also up to you. I don't recommend "ribbed" tank tops however.

Sweatshirts are tougher to print on but doable. Let me know if that's your choice so I can help you!

If you print on fabric that is 50% or more polyester, it may affect the ultimate color of your printed ink. SEE ME if your shirt/sweatshirt is 50/50 cotton/polyester so I can give you some tips!

how to RECLAIM a photo-emulsion screen...

We will spend two class periods learning how to reclaim, because of 1) attention spans; 2) so as not to take up your whole period with a demonstration; and 3) I like to talk :) and explain things fully.

BUT-- when you reclaim YOUR screen, the whole process will probably take you about ten minutes,  once you get it down! :) (as long as you don't have to wait in line for the sinks or table or sprayer etc.)

So, how 'bout you review what you're supposed to do, by reading this blogpost! It'll help.


Here is an abbreviated version of the demo/the instructions...

*First and foremost-- you don't reclaim until the screen is CLEAN (you've cleaned the ink off of it, with water if it's water-based ink, and Bean-E-Doo if it's oil-based), and ... you are FINISHED PRINTING with the stencils on it!

STEP ONE: REMOVE THE EMULSION/STENCIL


Starting with a CLEAN screen...

get screen wet on both sides

--WITH THE SCREEN STILL IN THE SINK (nowhere else!!) spray a good coating of ER (emulsion remover) on both sides

set the screen on either side/counter of the large sink-- print-side up, and flat--
and allow the ER to soak in for a minimum of 4 minutes

After at least 4 minutes, when you are ready to spray out the emulsion, put your screen back in the sink and
turn on the high-pressure sprayer (found under the little sink). Oh, and
SHUT THE DOOR-- the machine is loud (use earplugs if it bothers you!!)

T-Shirt Inspiration! (extra credit opportunity!)

Want to earn (up to) 10 extra credit points? 

this is my t-shirt drawer. Well, one of them. The left side is shirts I've printed, the right side is shirts I've bought

As you learn about t-shirt screen printing techniques in this class, you will start to look at graphic tees differently-- you'll understand how they were made, you'll recognize difficult techniques and registrations, you'll wonder how unique prints were accomplished, and you'll see things you want to emulate (in part! - as in, be INSPIRED. Always create your own original designs to be proud of!)

So... 

THE ASSIGNMENT: (read this whole blogpost for instructions!)

LOOK at the t-shirts that are out there! In stores, that your friends (or strangers! :) are wearing, etc... and notice the ones that you like, that stand out to you. 

FIND four great shirts-- AS IN, graphic tees that are screen printed-- not just a random flannel plaid shirt or something-- 

PHOTOGRAPH them, and  

WRITE a sentence or two for each, of why they are great/why you chose them! 

NOTE: 

the shirts you find/photograph cannot be from your closet. That doesn't inspire you, you already own those shirts! They also cannot be items you find online. Too easy! Again, look in stores, what people around town are wearing, etc. 

ALSO, these four awesome t-shirt examples must fit into the following four categories (you will be finding and photographing one for each category):

1. GREAT SUBJECT MATTER (maybe it's a funny saying, something cool you're into, etc)

Font Conference

...Remember when we watched "Font Fight", in our introduction to Typography? (it was one month ago, today...)

Well, hahaha .... here's another great one!



FOR 3 POINTS EXTRA CREDIT* .... Translate the following:

Pencil telephone hourglass. Diamonds candle candle flag!!! -Mailbox. Mailbox! MAILBOX!!

...

*This is for the "Wanna Earn Some Extra Credit Makeup Points for the October 27th Quiz?" google classroom option! If you are looking at this blog before you check Classroom... make sure you go to Classroom to submit your answer! THIS HAS A DEADLINE...

SUBMIT your translation in the "private comment" section of the Classroom assignment! 

HOW TO CLEAN OIL-BASED INK-- from squeegees, screens, platens, and clothing

By today, everyone has learned the all-important skill of how to clean squeegees of oil-based ink... and I say important not only because you can't print if you can't clean (obvi), but because it's different than water-based ink, as OIL AND WATER DON'T MIX. It's not as simple as rinsing a water-based squeegee of ink. With... water.

Instead-- you've learned how to make oil-based ink WATER-SOLUBLE-- which means "able to be dissolved in water"-- so that it will rinse off your squeegee. As long as you know how to clean squeegees of oil-based ink, you're ready to print with oil-based ink.

You've also been shown which soap to use to remove ink from your skin. Soon, in the (very)-near future, you'll learn:

* how to clean screens of oil-based ink (really it's the same thing, you just have to remove the tape!)

* how to make sparkly-clean platens (yup... it's your job to clean dirty platens! --of ink, of pencil marks, of adhesive buildup, of t-shirt fuzz...)

* what to do if ink gets on your clothes/project. Unwanted ink, I mean.

IN THE MEANTIME, HERE'S ALL THAT INFO! As in, Here are the abbreviated steps of cleaning, plus photos...! Including stuff I haven't taught yet, so that Future You can look back on this post for review. Or so that any overachiever can look at/learn all this ahead of time. (I applaud you!)

oil-based ink is messy. It doesn't dry with natural air temperatures, so it gets everywhere. Blehhh

(*Please remember that I don't expect you to memorize the steps for cleaning; there are posters on the wall in the classroom and clean-up room, to help you when you're cleaning. (And, there's me.). BUT-- it's very helpful to UNDERSTAND it all! Reading all this can't hurt!)

(This is the instruction poster that's on the wall in the Clean Up room. You can look at it 

more closely--or even print out, if you want (?)--by opening a PDF file HERE )

 STEP ONE: put unused clean ink back in tub 

(and scrape off/throw away dirty ink)

are you using this blog to prep for Friday's quiz?

...If so, congrats! The following information will help you to answer an extra-credit question:

A gallon of emulsion costs $77.25

good luck! :)

Also:

You may use two papers DURING the quiz, to help you figure out the answers:

1. the burning demo worksheet (handed back Thursday)
2. your First Print Practice handout

...If you don't have one or both of those, and/or you want more info to help you understand concepts-- here are items that will help you study! The (correct answers to burning demo questions,) and the previous blogposts on burning (part ONE, part TWO, part THREE (incl. how to prep a burned screen)), the posts on printing (part ONE, and part TWO which includes how to clean) and you'll be just fine.