New here.

[alllebasii]

Hello all.

I am new to this group, and I have been having some problems trying to find resources for learning how to make your own silk screen. I have finished working on a few designs for t-shirts, but I hit a dead end. If anyone knows about diy screen printing, please comment, I really need your help!

Thanks!

Comments

[ex_powerup456]

this is wehat i put into my memories sectioooon.
http://www.livejournal.com/community/craftgrrl/3674467.html

[instantwhorekit]

Perzactly the one I was going to mention.

[ex_powerup456]

href="http://www.livejournal.com/users/craftgrrl/">

is awesome!!!!

[ex_powerup456]

bah that isnt working

[alllebasii]

Now, If I want to use a black shirt with white ink, will the white ink actually show up white, or a washed out color? I am so excited now about FINALLY making my own shirts. Thankyou for all of the info.

[instantwhorekit]

I use white fabric paint on black shirts....you may have to do a few layers, but it'll show up.

[alllebasii]

Good to know. Thanks... :)

Hello fellow local

[kungfugimp]

:) off topic - but I saw your LJ name and recongnized it from the local yahoo goth board.

Anywho - I too am making a stencil using a black shirt and the same lj tutorial that was posted earlier. I have found that you need to put down a few layers of white for it to show up. And it's good to use white as a base if you plan on using any other colors over it.

Re: Hello fellow local

[alllebasii]

Cool. Do you live in the miami area? If so, we should get together and make stuff! I am working on some shirts for some club nights that I am doing, if i ever see you i will give you one... i am sure that you will appreciate my efforts :)

Re: Hello fellow local

[kungfugimp]

I live in Hollywood - I tend not to go into the Miami area much. Haven't been down to the Kitchen in some time. I'll go down to the area if I have a job, like this Saturday night in S Beach. On occasion I'll go to Vamp since it's closer to me.

Btw, ever go to the downtown Miami shops - awesome stores there for fabric, hats, gloves, buttons :)

That's one area I've been meaning to go back to on some Saturday morning.

Re: Hello fellow local

[alllebasii]

I will have to check that area out... thanks for the tip. Well, mayb ewill will run into each other one day. :)

[alllebasii]

Thanks!