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How to silkscreen a t-shirt at home; get professional tips and advice on screen printing custom designs on shirts and other clothing items in this free silkscreening video.
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How to understand what silkscreening is; get professional tips and advice on screen printing custom designs on shirts and other clothing items in this free silkscreening video.
How to understand the silkscreening process; get professional tips and advice on screen printing custom designs on shirts and other clothing items in this free silkscreening video.
How to understand how clothing companies silkscreen fashion; get professional tips and advice on screen printing custom designs on shirts and other clothing items in this free silkscreening video.
How to silkscreen your own designs on t-shirts at home; get professional tips and advice on screen printing custom designs on shirts and other clothing items in this free silkscreening video.
How to use hoops for silkscreening your own t-shirts; get professional tips and advice on screen printing custom designs on shirts and other clothing items in this free silkscreening video.
How to choose fabric for silkscreening your own t-shirts; get professional tips and advice on screen printing custom designs on shirts and other clothing items in this free silkscreening video.
How to use various inks and paints for silkscreening your own t-shirts; get professional tips and advice on screen printing custom designs on shirts and other clothing items in this free silkscreening video.
How to use a squeegee for silkscreening your own t-shirts; get professional tips and advice on screen printing custom designs on shirts and other clothing items in this free silkscreening video.
How to understand the need for glue in silkscreening your own t-shirts; get professional tips and advice on screen printing custom designs on shirts and other clothing items in this free silkscreening video.
How to use brushes for silkscreening your own t-shirts; get professional tips and advice on screen printing custom designs on shirts and other clothing items in this free silkscreening video.
How to prepare an image for silkscreening your own t-shirts; get professional tips and advice on screen printing custom designs on shirts and other clothing items in this free silkscreening video.
How to prepare a screen for silkscreening your own t-shirts; get professional tips and advice on screen printing custom designs on shirts and other clothing items in this free silkscreening video.
How to stretch a screen for silkscreening your own t-shirts; get professional tips and advice on screen printing custom designs on shirts and other clothing items in this free silkscreening video.
How to finish a screen for silkscreening your own t-shirts; get professional tips and advice on screen printing custom designs on shirts and other clothing items in this free silkscreening video.
How to orient an image for silkscreening your own t-shirts; get professional tips and advice on screen printing custom designs on shirts and other clothing items in this free silkscreening video.
How to trace an image for silkscreening your own t-shirts; get professional tips and advice on screen printing custom designs on shirts and other clothing items in this free silkscreening video.
How to use glue for silkscreening your own t-shirts; get professional tips and advice on screen printing custom designs on shirts and other clothing items in this free silkscreening video.
How to paint glue on details when silkscreening your own t-shirts; get professional tips and advice on screen printing custom designs on shirts and other clothing items in this free silkscreening video.
More on how to use glue when silkscreening your own t-shirts; get professional tips and advice on screen printing custom designs on shirts and other clothing items in this free silkscreening video.
How to clean brushes used with glue when silkscreening your own t-shirts; get professional tips and advice on screen printing custom designs on shirts and other clothing items in this free silkscreening video.
How to use a large brush with glue for silkscreening your own t-shirts; get professional tips and advice on screen printing custom designs on shirts and other clothing items in this free silkscreening video.
How to smooth excess glue for silkscreening your own t-shirts; get professional tips and advice on screen printing custom designs on shirts and other clothing items in this free silkscreening video.
How to use touch-up glue for silkscreening your own t-shirts; get professional tips and advice on screen printing custom designs on shirts and other clothing items in this free silkscreening video.
How to let glue dry for silkscreening your own t-shirts; get professional tips and advice on screen printing custom designs on shirts and other clothing items in this free silkscreening video.
Get an overview on how to silkscreen your own t-shirts; get professional tips and advice on screen printing custom designs on shirts and other clothing items in this free silkscreening video.
Have you ever looked at the t-shirt designs at your local department store and thought, “I can do better than that!”? Have you ever been frustrated that you can't find any t-shirts with the name and logo of your favorite band or movie? The solution to these problems is to take matters into your own hands and start printing your own t-shirts. Then you can print whatever you want! Silkscreening, or screen printing, is exactly the skill you're looking for!
In this series of free crafts videos, our experienced screen printer takes you through all of the steps involved in creating a silkscreened t-shirt. Manda Claire begins with on overview of screen printing basics, then discusses all of the steps involved in the process. Learn how to make a screen for your inks and a stencil with your own design. What kind of inks and fabrics should you use to get the best results? Manda answers these questions and more with her approach. You learn about glues, brushes, inks, paints, and tips. It's all here to set up your own t-shirt factory!
Amanda Claire Amanda Claire is a leather artist currently living in Austin, Texas, where she specializes on custom pieces that blend traditional technique with modern designs. She designs and creates custom guitar straps for world-renowned musicians living in the Austin area.dkdk
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