Sterilization & Procedures
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Stencil Prep & Application Procedure
STENCIL PREPARATION
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- Clean hands (wash or sanitize).
- Photocopy drawing or tracing at 1 or 2 exposure settings darker than normal.
- Cut out design from photocopy. Cut as close to the design as possible.
- Strategically place photocopy face up on the yellow sheet of the thermofax paper (underneath the dark purple ink sheet).
- Make sure that thermofax is set properly.
- Run carrier sheet through thermofax. (crease side first)
- Remove paper from carrier sheet.
- Cut out stencil and save remaining thermofax paper for another design.
- Carry stencil (include yellow backing) to station and place on the holding area.
- Now you have your stencil!
STENCIL PREPARATION
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- Have client stand naturally, arms by side, relaxed, etc.
- Clean hands (wash or sanitize).
- Don two gloves.
- Apply thin layer of stencil adhesive.
- Line up and place stencil (violet side down on skin and press firmly), ensuring it is straight and even, taking the contours of the body into consideration.
- Peel off paper slowly. Make sure stencil is clear and bold.
- Make sure client is happy with placement of the stencil.
- Place stencil, stencil side up, on the yellow backing onto holding area.
- If placement is off and removal is necessary, use alcohol and a paper towel to remove stencil, let dry, Re-clean area with Techni-Care, let dry, apply stencil stuff, then re-apply stencil.
- Let dry 5 – 10 minutes.
- Remove gloves.
- Clean hands (wash or sanitize).