It is hard to find graphic t-shirts that are unique and overpriced, or generic. Luckily making your own isn't as hard as you think, and you can do it inexpensively using mostly household products.
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| These are a few of my designs with a flat, and simplistic profile are inspired by a Will Barnet sketch at the SAM. His similar works here. |
1. draw something in sharpie that is think enough to cut out and not too delicate.
2. once you have finished your drawing put a piece of freezer paper matte side up and trace your design.
3. Using an exacto knife cut out the parts that you want to have ink inside.
4. Get a shirt or other fabric and an iron. Put the shiny side down on the shirt and iron it where you want.
5. Use any color of textile ink and any kind of paint brush and paint the inside of your stencil.
6. Get a blow dryer to speed up the drying process.
7. only remove the freezer paper once the ink is 100% dry.
8. you can only use the stencil once, and since it is stuck you need to rip it off.
9. now it is done! Unless you are like me and make imperfect stencils to begin with. In this case get a small brush and make manual changes to the shirt.
