Hi, Was wondering if anyone has good tips or advise for T-shirt printing as I want to do this.

 

I have tried in the past using a sencil and fabric spray and it went under then stencil. Is there another way?

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I've tried that and its not that great depending on the paper quality, I'm looking at making more wash friendly and neat. Thanks for that thoe

okay. maybe try your stencil method and use some double sided tape to stick the stencil down and be a mask around the cut outs areas as well?

I have also tried using acrilic spray aswell but sometimes seeps into the material.

wash the t-shirt first? this would tighten up the threads.

ok... firstly this all depends on the graphic

 

 

You can now buy a type of vinyl like stuff called flex (I think!)you can cut this out and apply with heat (hot iron).

 

If you want the stencil effect, I would suggest refrain from using the fabric spray (these are usually waterbased which is why the colour is bleeding) Try getting on ebay and buying some screenprinters ink - there is a waterbased ink and plastisol (this is the best for durability, however must be heated to around 300 degrees F to cure)

ok... firstly this all depends on the graphic

 

 

You can now buy a type of vinyl like stuff called flex (I think!)you can cut this out and apply with heat (hot iron).

 

If you want the stencil effect, I would suggest refrain from using the fabric spray (these are usually waterbased which is why the colour is bleeding) Try getting on ebay and buying some screenprinters ink - there is a waterbased ink and plastisol (this is the best for durability, however must be heated to around 300 degrees F to cure)

 

Thanks Helen.

just get it done professionally its not expensive

I want to maybe start my own t-shirt brand with designs. Also I want to learn the process and effectiveness of the different ways.

I want to maybe start my own t-shirt brand with designs. Also I want to learn the process and effectiveness of the different ways.

 

if you want to start your own tshirt brand, then I would definitely recommend screen printing. You can pick up second hand kits fairly cheaply. Its not that hard to do either, once you get the hang of it

Look into screen printing t-shirts..it's the pro way to do it.

So is it always better to wash the t-shirts before doing the designs? Thanks guys and girls