Single white ink on Black tee-shirt

DaveGink · #1 (**permalink**) 10-30-2002, 09:39 AM

Has anyone ever just painted white textile ink onto a black tee-shirt with a paint brush? Does it work OK?? I'm looking to make a quick single tee for a halloween costume. I was thinking about making a stencil and painting through it. If I knew how I'd screen print it.

KJ · #2 (**permalink**) 10-30-2002, 09:58 AM

i've used limited amounts of acryclic painted on to fabric. if its just a one time halloween thing and it doesnt matter about washing and stuff i'd try that. textile ink might be more trouble than its worth.

although it seems like a stencil would be a good idea any time i've tried it while working with paint or ink (even with the most delicate touch!) it smudges all over the place.

KJ · #3 (**permalink**) 10-30-2002, 10:02 AM

better idea: go to staples and buy the color iron on transfers. cut out what you want from the transfer and iron it on. the avery color ones are like a really opaque rubber that will bond with the fabric and are washable. they're not the same as shitty regular iron on transparencies.

screenprinters feel free to laugh now... i used the words "iron on transfers".

but seriously its quick and looks bright and you can do some intricate stuff.

DaveGink · #4 (**permalink**) 10-30-2002, 10:14 AM

Hmmm....The Transfer idea might be the way to go. I'll check it out. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DaveGink · #5 (**permalink**) 10-30-2002, 10:16 AM

We don't have any Staples here. Do you know the brand name of the "rubber" iron on transfer material. If I go to like Office Max or someplace and ask I'm sure it'll be the crappy stuff.

KJ · #6 (**permalink**) 10-30-2002, 10:49 AM

Avery Dark T-Shirt Transfers - 03279

DaveGink · #7 (**permalink**) 10-30-2002, 10:41 PM

Thanks!!!!!!

I'm gonna give that a shot!!

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