How to Create a Logo for a T-Shirt
Whether you want to create a logo for your local high school drama club or other organization or one for your new or existing business or even a charity walkathon, creating your own logo that can be placed on T-shirts is a fairly straightforward process. Follow these steps to create a logo that fits your needs.
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Brainstorm ideas for your logo's design. Sketch out ideas in a sketchbook with colored pencils or markers, keeping in mind that you should relate the design to your event or organization. Generally speaking, logos should have two to three colors and not appear too busy. Think about logos you've seen on other clothing brands or logos that represent major companies. Many have one or two colors at most.
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Use a graphics program like Photoshop to create your design. There are several programs you could use to create your logo's design but Photoshop is particularly useful for this type of project. Open a new document in the program on a transparent background and save it as a .gif or .png file. Begin creating your logo, referencing your sketches as necessary. If you are using a program like Photoshop that allows you to work in layers, start creating your design on the first layer. Remember that you might want to save parts of your logo in separate layers. For example, if your logo will have text or if you want to apply different effects via filters or other tools to different parts of your logo's design. There are several tools in Photoshop that are available to create your design, such as a pencil, paint brush and various shapes. Also consider adjusting brightness, hue and saturation. Photoshop offers an excellent help menu if you have questions while using the program. There are numerous free printed and video tutorials online that can guide you though the process of creating images in the program.
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Pick a method for printing your logos on T-shirts. If you need more than one or even a few T-shirts, consider what type of bulk printing will work best for your budget and future needs. For example, if you need T-shirts that employees or members of your band will wear over many years, you might want to pick a printer that will become a long-term supplier. Consider is online companies like CafePress or Zazzle. Whether you need only one T-shirt or 500, companies like CafePress can print your designs on a variety of T-shirt types using a highly professional printing service.
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