I have developed a technique to make my own paste screens using hobby cutting machine (Cricut).

These machines lack the resolution to create a proper paste screen but, after experimentation I have discovered I can get acceptable results for home SMT assembly by using a custom shape. I can regularly solder TQFP-48s, 0603 resistor networks, and so on, without any issues. Rather than modifying the paste layer of the footprint, which may cause issues if I get the boards professionally manufactured, I make my own "special" paste mask (see the picture below. I place this on layer User 1. The problem is, when I plot, Layer 1 is plotted on the top and bottom.

I guess I could make a User1 and User2 but I was wondering if there was another way.

Thanks