What kind of pen can I use to make my own t-shirts that won't wash off? I heard paint pens work? Anybody have any tips? Thanks in advance.
2006-06-30 15:56:10 · 12 answers · asked by Questionnaire 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
I always loved using puff paint. It comes in an easy to use bottle. The writing/drawing will be raised [off the shirt - which some say makes it easy to pull off] but I've made dozens of shirts with it and never had a problem. I'm a sophomore in college now and I still have a shirt I made in 7th grade with puff paint. I love it, so maybe you should give it a try.
2006-06-30 16:04:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before using aforementioned fabric markers invest in a can of spray adhesive that is designed for textiles. You may be able to find a shirt form at a craft store. It is just heavy cardboard, so you can make your own. Masonite works too. Make it a size that your tee will slip over. spray the board, slip the tee onto it and smooth it down. Now you have a stable surface so you can do a better job with your markers, it won't slip around on you.
A nice final touch is the use of dimensional paints (scribbles). A few squiggly lines or random dots look great. Maybe even put in a few rhinestones for sparkle, right into the dimensional paint.....it's a pretty good glue. Let it dry overnight when using dimensional paints. I'd wash em by hand if you add rhinestones.
2006-06-30 16:12:14 · answer #2 · answered by Mandalawind 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paint pens will work
Fabric paints -- check your local hobby store or Walmart. Tulip brand works very well.
Or you can even use normal acrylic paints if you mix them with fabric medium (it's usually right there with the paint)
A trick to help you -- use a LIGHT coating of spray adhesive on your shirtboard. Put your shirt on the shirtboard and press down in place. It helps by keeping the shirt from moving around on your shirtboard.
Have fun ....
2006-06-30 16:05:10 · answer #3 · answered by Wisdomwoman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, fabric markers also work, but come in preschool colors. Who can blame Crayola for having 5 possible fabric marker colors but having a gajillion possible crayon colors? It's irony! I was wondering the same thing. I want metallic pens to make some cool unique T-shirts, since I can't get any my tiny size. Sorry but I aint' that desperado to go to Abercrombie and get the largest T-shirt that'll fit me!
2006-06-30 16:01:16 · answer #4 · answered by Oh Dear Lily! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you use felt tip pens and markers they work very well. You have to make sure that you use them on a flat surface or the pen will bleed and bump around. I have used them before and they work. You can pick them up in different shades at art stores.
2006-06-30 16:04:59 · answer #5 · answered by B.Dahlia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sharpie. For the last two years I would get a tee-shirt signed by every one in my class. Sharpie's dont wash off but MAY fade when washed.
2006-06-30 17:41:44 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Live♥Laugh♥Love♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy fabric pens at craft stores, and Sharpie works too. If you want to get fancy get fabric paints. Have fun.
2006-06-30 16:00:51 · answer #7 · answered by ♫ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out Jo-ann"s fabric store ,Micheals, they have an selection of all kinds of fabric paints.. They have ton's of other ideas for designing t-shrits.
2006-06-30 16:10:29 · answer #8 · answered by bleacherbrat34 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sharpie makes permenant markers in all sorts of colors now...check out your local five and dime.
2006-06-30 15:59:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well my sister and i made our own shirts and we used fabric markers. they work really well and nothing washed off. i think you can get them at walmart. that's were we got ours. but you need an i.d. to get them.
2006-06-30 16:11:20 · answer #10 · answered by walmartpug 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋