I want to put lettering on a sweat shirt, but i don't want to use a tshirt transfer since they fade after a few washes. Is there a paint or something (other than that fabric paint gel my grandma uses to outline iron-on teddybears) that I can use for lettering. I want to do lettering similar to abercrombie's style- big bold lettering/numbering- that is wash machine safe and won't harm other clothes. And is it possible to do white lettering? I want to do this in house cause the silk screen shops are too far to walk to and I only want to do a couple shirts. And also where i could purchase the paint?
Thanks!
2007-02-10 12:10:07 · 4 answers · asked by Jeff Jeff 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Yes, if you go to an art or craft store you should be able to find permanent fabric paint. I remember seeing this back at my college's bookstore in the art section.
Stay away from your grandma's puff paint, yikes!
2007-02-10 15:36:19 · answer #1 · answered by jellybeanchick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say a craft store would be your best bet.....Yes, Fabric/glitter/glue are washable BUT make sure you are buying the products that are made for fabrics. Also there is a special cardboard form that is made to slip between the two layers of the tshirt so the wetness does not go thru to the back. Of course you can make something at home, the point is to keep front and back of the shirt apart until everything is completely dry. Sounds like a wonderful project.
2016-05-25 06:18:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Craft stores sell kits for simple screen printing. Also if you are trying to research this topic change the word paint to ink as they are manufactured and marketed as ink not paint. As long as you follow the curing instructions for textile inks then you should be able to wash and dry as you would any other t-shirt you buy. Watch that you don't put the ink on too thick or too thin.
The down side to doing this at home is curing the ink which takes heat from a oven. You can print and dry with a household oven but I wouldn't suggest baking a cake anytime soon. Also the fumes will get a little strong as these oven do not vent outside.
Be kind to the environment as always follow local laws concerning this type of waste.
2007-02-12 08:43:39 · answer #3 · answered by Tim D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a fabric/craft store. There are many different types of fabric paints, not just the ones your grandma uses. There are also fabric stamp pads......good luck
2007-02-10 13:57:15 · answer #4 · answered by sncmom2000 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋