"Vintage" Fake-screenprint T-shirt Design

Step 4 Getting Ready to Paint

When you set the stencil down to paint, you will have to do one of two things:
--tape it down, or
--hold it down without moving.

This ensures that your design edges stay consistent and you don't end up drifting to one area of the tshirt that you had not planned on working on.

Center the design, and firmly hold or tape down the stencil, making sure your tshirt doesn't stretch. At this time you will want to tape down islands with tiny loops of tape or create an island completely out of tape (if you're willing to throw it out right away).

Make sure your islands are lined up and your design is centered or in the area you want it to be!

Comments

[sarahmilan]

When I stencil t-shirts I often use freezer paper. I draw the stencil on the papery side and put it waxy side down on the cloth. Then I iron it in place. Once the paint dries it is fairly easy to get off and can be reused 3-4 times depending on how careful you are with the stencil.

[justjimAZ]

Spray adhesive works well here to hold the stencil down. I have had good experience with that. It does not damage the shirt.