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 Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:22 pm
I wish to make some of my own slogan/picture t-shirts. Does anyone know of a good brand of blank shirt as well as markers to use? I've never done it before... and I have some fabulous ideas.
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:26 am
Alternative Apparel and American Apparel are the best. Both sites even have organic options, which is awesome. I own a few, but they are unisex so make sure that you order at least one to two sizes smaller.
As far as prints or designs you can use, try making your own stencils. I've done it before, it isn't so hard. Just buy some acetate from your local art supply store, an exacto knife if you don't already own one, and some spraypaint or one of those Sharpie paint pens.
To get ideas for designs, go to Deviantart and just type in 'stencil' in the search bar. You'll get tons of options to choose from. When you find a design you like, print it out, copy it with a Sharpie onto the acetate, and cut out the black parts with an exacto knife. Then you have your own stencil to use!
For more exact instructions, go to Google and look for stencil tutorials. There are lots of helpful ones.
Hope I helped. 3nodding
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:12 am
Super helpful! Thanks. I was thinking I would have to do an iron-on - which I don't like as there is a high chance of them looking cheesy.
I never thought of the stencil - that would be very useful if I make more then one tshirt. Next time I'm in the city, I'll stop by American Apparel and see what they have.
If I don't procrastinate this to next year, I'll post pictures of the outcome.
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:25 pm
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Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 10:34 am
If you want to get serious or make a large quantity of tshirts I would suggest getting a silkscreening kit. Most craft stores have them. I know Michael's sells silkscreen supplies.
I've played with my sisters silkscreen a few times. Personally, I've just used fabric paint, stencil, and foam brush.
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Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:42 pm
onicoe If you want to get serious or make a large quantity of tshirts I would suggest getting a silkscreening kit. Most craft stores have them. I know Michael's sells silkscreen supplies. I've played with my sisters silkscreen a few times. Personally, I've just used fabric paint, stencil, and foam brush. I tried silkscreening back in high school. It was a lot of fun... but too time consuming and not something I would keep up with. I'm so sticking to the pens/paint.
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 12:44 am
I go with thrift stores for all the shirts that I paint and I've had good results. Just look for a shirt that's not worn too thin and that doesn't have any holes.
As for designing materials, I just use plain ol' acrylic paint and I've had great results. If you've ever gotten acrylic paint on your clothes you know that it stains xd And if you make sure to stretch the material and work the paint into the grain of the material with the brush as you're mpainting it should come out beautifully. On one shirt that I have that stretches a lot the black paint is starting to get a few creases, but I wear it a lot so that has something to do with it. If you're worried about colors staying just make sure to wash on the delicate cycle.
I'll post pictures of some of my painted shirts if you want 3nodding
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:02 am
I want to see your shirts! [:
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 2:52 pm
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:18 pm
I really like the positive energy and creativity in your shirts. I keep thinking about getting a silkscreen kit. Mostly because I'm working on a project and it's either make a stencil and hand paint or use iron on transfers (which i'm not sure will work so well) and well silkscreening is just nifty.
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Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:46 pm
I used an iron-on transfer once, making an apron for someone. It worked pretty well because I used thin cotton, but it took a couple of tries to get the hang of doing it quickly. If I waited too long after I took the iron off to peel the paper off, the edges didn't want to come off the paper.
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