Create & paint your own t-shirt

Place card inside your T-shirt

Paint your design

Once dry, heatset the ink

Wear It!

Painting Your T-Shirt with FAS Fastex Fabric Painting Ink:
A Beginner's Guide

Creating a custom-designed t-shirt with Fastex is an easy, fun, and cost-effective way to express your unique style. Follow these step-by-step instructions to turn a plain white t-shirt into a personalized fashion statement:

Preparation:

Pre-wash the T-Shirt: Follow label instructions without using softeners. Iron the dry t-shirt to remove creases.
Insert Cardboard: Cut cardboard to fit snugly inside the shirt, preventing paint seepage.
Pin the shirt tightly to the card to avoid wrinkles.
Protective Measures: Wrap the back of the shirt with clean newsprint, securing it with pins or tape, exposing only the area to be painted.

Painting Instructions:

Choose from three popular methods for painting with Fastex:

Painting by Brush:

Draw your design with a pencil or pale-coloured pencil.
Trace the design before mounting the fabric on the card.
Use a laundry marker for outlining if needed.
Apply thin, even coats of Fastex with a flat paintbrush, avoiding brush stops to prevent blotchy patches.

Stencil Painting:

Copy or draw a design on acetate, paper, or card.
Cut out the design and tape it to the t-shirt.
Dab Fastex Ink onto the stencil with a dry sponge.
Lift the stencil carefully, ensuring a clean back for reuse.
Stencils can be reused about a dozen times, ideal for geometric shapes and basic patterns.

Screen Printing:

Obtain a custom-made fine mesh screen within a wooden frame.
Prepare the t-shirt as instructed above.
Secure the screen on the shirt with clamps or weights.
Apply Fastex Ink with a sponge or squeegee, forcing it through stencil openings onto the fabric.
Clean the screen thoroughly before the ink dries.

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