| It's not hard to learn how to screen print t-shirts. The | | | | design, which serves as the focal point for the t-shirt. |
| step-by-step instructions are rather intricate and can | | | | You can either trace designs that you find online or |
| take a while to master. Be sure to read up on the | | | | come up with your own. If you're not great at |
| process you want to use and to research different | | | | drawing, surf the Web for images that you can |
| types of craft kits that will aid you in the process. | | | | combine into unique designs. Consider using an image |
| Here are a few simple tips to keep in mind while | | | | editing program on your computer to resize images |
| designing screen print t-shirts. | | | | or to lay out your design. You can print out your |
| Map Out a Game Plan | | | | project on a piece of computer paper and then use |
| Do first things first! You'll need to have instructions or | | | | that to create the printing screen. |
| a video handy of the screen printing process. Next, | | | | Printing Tips |
| purchase or gather a kit and any additional supplies | | | | While following the steps, remember to place a piece |
| you'll need. Then clear off a work area where you | | | | of thin cardboard between the front and back of the |
| can lay out your supplies and give yourself room to | | | | t-shirt to prevent the ink from soaking through it. |
| create the t-shirts. Be sure to have many extra | | | | When you're finished, be sure to let the t-shirt dry |
| newspapers to line the work area and in case you | | | | overnight. After that, give it a quick wash in the |
| need to wipe off any excess paint or ink. | | | | washing machine before wearing. Screen printing also |
| Pick the Design | | | | works on cotton tank tops, napkins, tablecloths and |
| The main focus of the screen print shirts is the | | | | other items made from cotton. |