Bird on a Branch Silkscreen

EZScreenPrint 123GO silkscreen stencil set with three layers for easy ceramic decoration on leather-hard clay or bisque, featuring a bird on a branch.

EZScreenPrint 123GO Silkscreen Stencil Set

The EZScreenPrint 123GO stencil set is a smart solution developed in collaboration with ceramic artist Kathy Skaggs. It makes screen-printing decoration on leather-hard clay or bisque easy, effective and accessible for makers at every experience level.

The set includes three stencils: 1 – background, 2 – middle layer and 3 – main motif. Together, they form the 123GO system: apply them in layers and in the suggested order to create a cohesive, visually appealing composition. You can also experiment with your own color choices and arrangements – there are no wrong choices.

EZScreenPrint 123GO Birdie on a Branch Silkscreen Stencil Set

1 – background – hand-drawn lines.

2 – middle layer – a sun-like circle and leaves.

3 – main motif – a bird on a branch.

The first and largest stencil creates a background of hand-drawn lines. The second adds a sun-like circle and leaves as a middle layer, while the third provides the focal motif: a sweet songbird perched on a branch.

How to Use EZScreenPrint Silkscreen Stencils

• Prepare the surface: wait until the clay reaches the leather-hard stage, and thoroughly remove dust from bisque.
• Place the background stencil in the desired position and hold it firmly along the edges.
• Apply a small amount of underglaze or ceramic printing ink.
• For decorating curved surfaces, use gel printing plates, or print the design onto rice paper and transfer it to the ceramic surface.
• Apply the color with a squeegee, sponge, roller or fingertip, using an even, confident motion and enough pressure to push it through the stencil mesh.
• Gently lift the stencil without sliding it across the surface to keep the printed design clean and crisp.
• Allow the previous layer to dry before applying the next one.
• Place the middle-layer stencil and apply the design.
• Finish by applying the main motif.
• Immediately after use, rinse the stencils thoroughly with water and allow them to dry before reuse.

Key Information

• A ready-made compositional solution for easy ceramic decoration by screen printing.
• The set includes three designs for layered application: 1 – background, 2 – middle layer and 3 – main motif, which together create the cohesive 123GO decorative composition.
• The background design measures 14.0 × 21.6 cm, while the middle-layer and main-motif designs measure approximately 10.8 × 14.0 cm.
• 123GO gives beginners an easy way to create effective ceramic decoration, while more experienced makers can use it for coordinated small-batch work.
• Use underglaze or ceramic printing ink.
• The stencils are reusable. Wash them thoroughly after each use to prevent color from clogging the screen mesh.