Making a Mold & Deckle
for the Home or the Classroom - Step-by-Step Instructions


Step 5 
  • Drill the holes for the L-brackets. Take care not to drill through the wood frame.
Drill the holes for the brackets

 

Step 6 
  • Attach the L-brackets using the flathead wood screws. It helps to partially screw in each screw to insure the best alignment of the L-bracket. Then gradually tighten the screws until the bracket is firmly attached to the frame.
Use a drill or screw in the brackets

 

Step 7
  • Cut a piece of the screen material that will be stapled to the side of one of the frames to make the deckle. Leave one to two inches of excess screen beyond the frame. The excess material will be trimmed later.
Cut screen to attach to mold
Step 8 
  • Staple the screen on to the frame side that does not have the L-brackets. Stretch the material as you staple to be sure that it will be tight when finished.

 



Staple screen to frame for mold

 

Step 9
  • When the screen is completely attached to the frame. Trim the excess material using a pair of scissors.
Cut excess screen

 
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