T-shirts

[Lassjus]

I like to wear t shirts that are with some sort of fresh/grungy/random print, that fits my body good. Earlier I bought my t shirts at Jack & Jones (I don't know if you have it in your county), and I really like their style. So I thought I could try to make them myself. I bought some cheap t-shirts, some paint and a pencil. After some tryouts I managed to get the print to look like I wanted to. (By the way I paint my design on my computer, print them out on a transparent over head "paper" and cut out the blacks) I have made two t shirts that I'm happy with so far.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/Lassjus/Grunge.jpg
This is my computer model. I will take a picture of the t shirt on me tomorrow.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/Lassjus/Untitled-1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/Lassjus/IMG_0112.jpg
This is the first I made. Pretty happy with it, the print is not completely even, but I think that it's ok. Suits the print.
What do you think of my t shirts? Do you have any suggestions on what to do next? The cheap t shirt are ofter pretty straight in their shape, so I sew them to be more like "slim fit", which I prefer.
I don't know if this is the right place to post this kind of stuff, but I try. Hope you like it. :)

Lasse

[superdoofus]

that shirt is pretty rad. i like how it's not in-your-face and the graphics are subtle. i'm rather sick of screenprints that overpower the article of clothing (normally due to the designer lacking a basic knowledge of color interaction). well placed and interesting.
one thing to keep in mind is that graphics on a shirt should be considered in much the same way as a tattoo. that is (as most great tattoo artists will tell you) one should consider the human physical structures (muscles, collarbones, etc) and work the original design somewhat in a way to enhance or exaggerate/understate a certain body element.
keep it up!

[Remki]

Looks great! The paint seems a little thin in areas, which looks neat but might mean the print will fade faster. Still, I like your idea, so definitely share some more when you do them :) I second what superdoofus said though; always be aware of where you make the print.

[Lassjus]

Thanks for answers. I have noticed that putting the print in the left corner, on the chest, will compliment the muscles. I have made myself a little library of stencils to use and combine into new designs. I think it is better with thicker layers of paint (which I did on my latest shirt), but it seems to stay colored pretty good even though it's thin. I have washed it 6 or 7 times without noticing any difference. :) I recommend you to try this as well. It's easy, cheap and very fun. And when you get the grip of it, you get a lot of nice t-shirts. :) I will post some more images later today.

Lasse

[FenderNeedles]

That shirt looks pretty awesome, I'm gonna try that out.

[Lassjus]

Yes, I would recommend it. I made the black one yesterday, and tried it today. Pretty happy with it. The B could maybe need just a little more ink, but it is pretty solid, so it's ok. :)
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/Lassjus/FlyinB2.jpg
The print itself.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/Lassjus/FlyinB.jpg
on me
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/Lassjus/FlyinB3.jpg
on me 2. I will see if I can make another t shirt today. Unfortunately I only have plain black shirts. :( But I will buy some colored ones this week.
Hope you like it.

Lasse

[g33]

Nice shirts! :)

[Lassjus]

Thanks :)

[FenderNeedles]

hey, how much did you spend on those shirts?

[Lassjus]

Well, the shirt itself, 50 kroner (about 8 USD) and some paint 200 kroner (about 33 USD), which means that the t shirts I have made now is quite expensive, but from now on they will probably cost me about 50 kroner each. Which is half or a fourth of the shop prize in Norway. Spares me some money, but first of all I like to make them myself :)

[Ian]

Very cool design. I really need to get some done, I've been promising myself I'd make some of my designs into shirts for way too long.

Time to follow the tutorial :)

[Lassjus]

Thanks Ian. Post some of your shirts as well. Cool if there is some creative and inspiring posts in this forum. :) And please ask me if there is anything. I'm not an expert, but I have experimented a lot already. No need to invent the gunpowder twice. (If thats how you say it in English)

Lasse

[Miles]

that looks awesome for a hand-made stencil!! What kind of inks did you use?

[Lassjus]

Thanks :) I use Palett fabric ink, bought at Panduro:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/Lassjus/Tekstilmaling.jpg
And a pencil to add it:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/Lassjus/Pensel.jpg
And here is a stencil:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/Lassjus/Stencil.jpg
:)

[Ian]

Very cool. I'm going to test the spray paint route this weekend, I just need to create some stencils.

(I'm sticking with spray paint because I'm painting some skateboard designs on some decks I bought)

[Lassjus]

Ok, I think that is wise. Spray paint is a little easier to use with stencils I think! (?) But I haven't found any places that sell it for clothings in Norway. Post your skateboards when you have some results :)

[FenderNeedles]

Lasse,
did you cut out those stencils with scissors? or with a razor blade or something?

[Lassjus]

Scissors? are you crazy?? ;) No I used a knife. Those you can snap of the tip of the blade and get another sharp end. It's called tapetkniv. ;)

[FenderNeedles]

like an exactoknife?

[Lassjus]

I suppose that would be even better. I use something like this:
http://www.lampemagasinet.no/lm/vare/Tapetkniv_s.jpg
Works well, but the knife itself is actually not steady enough, and the cutting board I use under the stencil when I cut not even enough. I think something flat made of rubber would be good.

[Lassjus]

I have made some t shirts where I work as well. As you probably can see the
tees are pretty small. That's because I work in a kindergarden. ;) I had pretty little time to spend on each print, but think most of them turned out pretty good after all. I used a sponge this time, heard it would be smart. Saved me a lot of time, and gave me a very even print. :)
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/Lassjus/Tskjortervilje.jpg
Here they are hanging.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/Lassjus/Tskjortevilje.jpg
This is mine. :)

Hope you like them.

Lasse

[Lassjus]

btw, I just used a marker to write the individual names. Not very nice, but it'll have to work. I did not have the time to cut out 23 names ;)

[Lassjus]

I have some designs that will not be easily made with stencils and paint.
So if anyone here have any experience with this type of product, please help me. http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/2882777-AA.shtml?lnav=transfers.html
Does this work well? What happens if I wash it? Does it fade fast?
:)

Lasse

[kingXkong]

What did you use to design your B shirt?
Photoshop, Illustrator.
Not gonna' lie, it's pretty rad.

[Lassjus]

Thanks. I used photoshop, but you could use illustrator as well. The print is put together after I cut the stencils. So there are many different stencils with their own symbol.

Lasse

[FenderNeedles]

those are really nice! good job, i love the print. what does vilje mean? or is it an acronym of something?

[Lassjus]

Vilje is the name of one of the sectors in my kindergarden. Each sector is named after old Norwegian mythology. :) But Vilje it self also means something, it means will (As in free will).
And thanks :)

[Coffee]

It's also a pretty nice coffee table at HappyFunSwediFurniMegaMart!



Possibly...

[Lassjus]

what?

[Coffee]

Sorry, IKEA joke.

[Lassjus]

hehe. thats ok. But I doubt you will get these at IKEA! ;)

[Lassjus]

I found a screen printing shop in Oslo, close to where I live, and I spoke to them today. A really nice guy. But I found their textile paint pretty expensive, btw it is plastisol (If I get it right, thats the type of paint I should use for my prints to get the real quality and last I want). And I could not buy less than 3 liters of the same color, and that costs 100 dollars. So to really get going, and to be able to mix all the colors, I would need paint for 500 dollars (Black, White, Blue, Yellow, Red), as well as . I cannot afford that at the moment. Do you have any suggestions?

Lasse

[stellabella6]

hey screenprinting is fun isn't it?

i love the designs you used! great job :) and the tshirts look awesome on your body!

-Estella

[HarlequinMask224]

Plastisol ink doesn't dry unless it is put for I believe 4-7 minutes in 325 degrees, but when it does dry, it's on there for good. You could use poster ink, though it might fade.

[Lassjus]

@ stellabella6 Thanks a lot :D I often sew the shirts afterwards so they have more or less the same profile as my torso. I think that makes them look way better. It's very fun, and you have so many possabilities. I would really recommend you to try it.
@ HarlequinMask224 I think I read some places that it could also dry at 160 degrees Celsius, which means I can use a normal oven. I'll find out before I buy. But sounds good that they last forever. I have been contacting some local screenprinting-shops in the Oslo area. I want some smaller quantas of paint. ;)

[friend of mine]

These are pretty amazing.

when it comes to inkjet paper, I've noticed it tends to flake off.

A while ago you said you where down to just black t-shirts.

if your ink has a gloss to it have you considered black on black designs? could look amazing.

[Nath]

Wow, that's really cool work. The shirts lookk pretty good too, my kind of fit. Where are you getting them for $8?

[Number09]

I have a few shirts I made with the "heavy duty" coloured shirt iron-on transfers. No pics though (my brother took our camera to camp).

I have also gone the spray paint route but it was only a one time thing on a special shirt that probably won't be washed.
Can anyone tell me how well spray paint holds up in the wash? 'cause I'm insterested in printing a few tees for my friends.

[Lassjus]

Hi. I have been offline for a while now, but I think I will be more active from now. I don't think I will try the inkjet thing. But I will try some professional screenprinting ink. I think.. I just have to find a place that sells in small quantas. Glossy ink on black tees could look pretty cool. I agree. I'm not only into black t shirts, just that I bougth a three pack I was going to make something out of.. Cubus. That's the place I got my shirts for 8$. I have contacted a company I used once, when I made some tshirts for "men in kindergardens", and they could help me get hold of even cheaper t shirts. The cheapest one for 2$. I have to pay a little more for cool colored t shirts, but I think it's worth it. It's not very expensive after all.

Lasse

[andrewbaltzer]

go to www.spraypaintstencils.com for some rad free stuff

[climberslacker]

Were did you get the stencil for that its noce to be impotant shirt???

[kisukejazz]

Wow, I say no more to add on them shirts. Your stencils rock more than Jack n Jones products~! (that store is everywhere in my country i live).