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I did this today see what you think. It's not perfect because i rushed a bit and it looks distressed in places rather than crisp. I used the stock designs posted on the forum a while back. The background should be a lighter colour but i'm expecting it to fade in the wash. I didn't have silver, which i wanted. The flock is black,the background is chamois and the red is cherry.
1) First cut the background design using cheap sign vinyl and weed the parts you want to show on the t-shirt.
2) Apply vinyl to t-shirt using application tape, pressing hard to make sure it's flat. I press the t-shirt first to make sure its crease free.
3) Apply screen printing ink/fabric paint using roller/brush or spray. Remove vinyl after a few minutes. The vinyl can be put on a silk screen and used that way if you want to do more than one. Add any other colours using the same method. I heat set the ink using a press for 4 minutes.
4) Apply flock design over the top of the design and peel when cool.
5) Close up.
I had some requests for explaining the process so i thought i would show to all. I have done some better but never got pics, like i said with care/patience these t's can look as good as shop bought.
Well done and thanks for the picks. I have this type of stencil work with the airbrush and vinyl. I usually score the glossy surface of the vinyl to prevent quick wet paint runs. I havent dont this type work in a long time but just may pick it up again.
This is a discussion about Using a cutter for screenprinting/stencil that was posted in the Vinyl Cutters (Plotters) and Transfers section of the forums.