Painting tee-shirts is really one of the most loved hobbies of all times. There's such satisfaction in creating something that's beautiful. To tell you the truth, I believe that there is even more satisfaction in sharing something that you enjoyed creating; whether it was for fun or profit. An essential key in designing hand painted tee-shirts is selecting the right paints for fabric.
The correct paints are pre-designed specifically for fabric paintings. These come in dimensional and non-dimensional formulations and have a wide variety of finishes. Once you have determined which finish you are using (and you may choose to use several of them) you are just about ready to dive in to a fun experience.
Here are a few key materials you will need:
Tee-shirt
Paints
Wax paper or a shirt board
Paint brushes
Water container
Hand towels
If you are just starting out, don't try to overwhelm yourself with an elaborate design. The truth of the matter is simple designs can be the more impactful designs. So, begin with a small section and develop your design from that point.
Depending on what type of paints you are using you should be strategic in where you place your artistry. Some paints for fabric are a bit abrasive when dried and limit your use of the garment if you have small children. On the other hand there are some paints that have an incredibly soft feel and would not be a problem if it were to cover the entire tee-shirt.
Fabric painting is not just limited to women although we more often than not see women and kids in elaborately painted tee-shirts. But quite the contrary, men have been wearing painted tees for many, many years. Scores of screen printed shirts for men are now ablaze with studs and sparkle. The more common form of tee-shirt painting for men however is air-brushing. This allows the men to express a more masculine look with strong and impactful designs.
Women on the other hand generally gravitate towards the floral or the abstract designs. Some fall in love with the glitz from the glitter paint or the sparkling gems that are now available to tee-shirt artists in a multiplicity of colors.
But whether it's for man, women or child, creating a hand painted tee-shirt can be a most rewarding pastime and a neat way to build a fun wardrobe for the entire family.
Teri M. Bethel specializes in creating painted fabrics for designers as well as teaching do-it-yourselfers how to paint fabrics with texture. Teri has been involved in manufacturing painted garments, handbags and fashion accessories for over two decades. She is the designer of Teri Monique Handbags, a line of custom made art purses for ladies.
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