Thanks for the detailed tutorial! One thing you did leave out though is if you are using a thin fabric you want to put something between the front and back to prevent the ink from bleeding through.
Thanks, Alex! I was looking to try screen printing...again (haven't done since jr. high)...and was stressing my brain about finding a user friendly way to do this at home within a small space. You've completely inspired me to move forward with this method. Thanks again! Keep inspiring...you're Awesome💖
I started putting the tape on the back of the screen instead of on the front. I found it to be much easier and I don't have to worry about getting the tape against the corners of the screen. Hope that helps someone 😃
I'm so glad I watched this. I watched a few other videos that had a crazy process, with tons of chemicals and having to keep the screen in the sun for like 2 days I was like whattt lol but I realize those videos were old, before the amazing use of cricut. I have been proficient with cricut and silhouette for years now, but this is the only thing I have not tried. And I feel I'm ready. Thanks
@@DIYAlex yup it is. I cant do any crafting that deals with chemicals because I have parrots and fumes would kill them. so i am glad I found a process for waterbased ink. I ordered the stuff I need to start and it was under $50 which is also amazing. thanks again for this video
Watching for the first time! I’m so excited to find you. I’ve had my screen printing kit forever and have been afraid to use it. Thank you so much for this video! You are awesome and I look forward to seeing more from you! I’ll binge your channel this weekend 🥰
Yay! I'm so glad it gave you some confidence. I totally believe in you! You should join my Facebook group in case you run into issues! facebook.com/groups/cricutandcrafty
@@DIYAlex I did it! I made my first shirt last night! Only one color for now but I was so excited to see how satisfying it was to pull that screen up! Thank you so very much for your tips and tricks! I was so nervous for nothing! You are the bomb! 🥰
Heat guns often get way hotter than heat presses, so I'm not sure it would be a good idea to hold a heat gun at fabric for an extended period of time. It may work, but I would be nervous about weakening the fabric. You could use a household iron to heat set instead. I have also heard of people putting it in the dryer for a while, but I haven't tried that myself.
Saw a video where they used HTV on the screen, which made it reusable. The screen can be washed with the design on it, as the design is fused to the screen 😊
How long would you set it with an iron and I'm assuming same thing seperat8ng the iron and the material with Teflon or parchment paper? I just bought a cricut maker and a printer and I probably could swing a heat gun but not a press too at the moment. I love the idea of an iron. Thank you for mentioning it.
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I used the same products with a stencil I made but your process looks so much easier then my attempt. The only step I missed was heat sealing at the end, is it too late to do this if the shirt has been washed already?
Hi, this is amazing! One question, do you have to clean the screen with water if you are making the same design on multiple shirts? How often do you need to clean it between shirts! Thanks
Yes, you can wash and reuse in the same project, but then you need to wash out your screen after the project is done. You can get quite a few in one project though, probably 20-25 in a project.
Hi Alex! Would you need to clean the screen each time if you are doing multiple shirts with the same design? Can you share that process? Not sure if you have another video with those details! Thank you!
Hello, I was wondering if you are doing multiple shirts, same design, would you need to wash the screen between shirts to make sure it doesn't become stained or anything, or can you just lay your screen on the next shirt, add more ink and continue?
@@DIYAlex thanks for this response, I'm considering getting Cricut for screen printing, but I was wondering also whether the water you use to clean the ink off would knock the adhesive off the screen? Thanks
Thank you! I have a small business and I want to start screen printing. if I am doing loads of tshirts with the same colours- do i need to clean my equipment inbetween?
Hello. I have a question. If you are making multiple shirts..do you have to clean the screen between each shirt? Or can you just do shirt after shirt without cleaning screen, and then clean it at the end? Thank you! This video was so helpful.
You can use it for multiple shirts, but you do have to wash it off between projects. Here’s a tutorial to show you what to do ☺️ th-cam.com/video/JJN5hoWwyWE/w-d-xo.html
@@DIYAlex thank you so much!! If I also may ask what kind of press do you have and where did you find it?? Do you need parchment paper or butcher paper over the design before clamping the press down?
Hi Alex, I am screenprinting wedding gift bags(100!!!) on canvas. Followed your very good video. Did a trial one - beautiful. Bag one -good, bag two few pieces not sticking to the screen, bag three even more☹️☹️☹️So disappointed. What do you suggest?? We have 98 to go.
Thanks for the video! My first one came out perfect and then the subsequent ones weren't as good. I think there is ink drying on the screen between shirts, making it splotchy. Any tips?
Hello. I tried this on a test shirt. I put a piece of cardboard in between so paint would go through which it did and that is fine but it's supposed to soak through the shirt fibers correct? Having wet paint on fabric, obviously, but to me that kind of ruins the underside of the shirt...even tho nobody sees the underside lolol.
I have never once checked the underside of my shirt, and I don’t think anyone else is either! lol as long as it doesn’t bleed through the back you’re good!
Hi thank you so much for this super awesome informative video. I have a couple of questions, what brand of transfer tape do you use in this video? Also I am planning on using my Cricut vinyl cutter from Michael's for this project do you think that will be OK?
You can use it to print multiple shirts at once, but you can’t reuse it from project to project because if it dries with ink under the vinyl it will ruin the screen.
I have a question about screen printing I was watching another video you made and u the paint is water base does that mean if any of my clients was to wash there I make it will come off the shirt? I’m new to this I wanting to do mare thanks
Yes, you have to clean the screen afterward and scrap the vinyl in order to clean the screen properly. But you can print multiple shirts with it in the same project. I have another video to show you how that works ☺️
So correct me if I'm wrong if it's HTV you don't need to mirror. But if it's just regular vinyl that you would use for decals and such you mirror it correct?
If you are doing multiple shirts, would you still have to wash the screen after every ink transfer? Or could you wait to rinse the screen until you’re completely done with all of your shirts?
@@DIYAlex have you ever done this, but ironed on your pattern with HTV directly onto the silkscreen, for a more permanent silkscreen that you can rinse/reuse?
I have a question on the drying process. I’m in the process of making 20+ shirts with the same print. Does the paint have to be completely dry for me to heat press it? How long does it typically take for the paint to dry?
I see this is a old video. I have a question so o can use the same board for multiple shirts? Or will I have to reprint each time? And did you have your pen inside your circuit maker?
So I had some ink bleed through the edge of the screen. Must not have gotten the tape down all the way. I washed it with water, but it didn't all come off. If I don't heat press that part, will the rest of the mistake come out in the wash?
@@DIYAlex That's awesome! Thank you! I thought you'd have to use emulsion. What happens when you let the paint sit and dries on the screen? Just hot water should be okay for this water based paint?
I prefer the matte, but technically it doesn’t matter. I prefer rolls. I would get 5 foot rolls in the sizes that you use the most of, and 12x12s of the colors you want to try.
I am in the market for a cricut machine from my design class I teach (high school)...I want to use it for this very purpose of screenprinting. Can students draw their own images and load them into the Cricut machine? How does that work? Thanks!
Yes! It can be a bit finicky but it does work and it’s so fun to see your own images as art. It also works with photos. With hand drawn images, ensure there’s a big contrast between the drawn image and background so the background can be removed from the image in the cricut app. Another helpful way is to create images digitally or remove the background in procreate or photoshop. Definitely trial and error the best methods yourself. To get the clearest image on your screen print, I recommend flooding then printing the image. This means you lay the ink at the bottom of the image, evenly but gently push the ink up then pull down with pressure. I hope that answers your question!
I didn't realize screen printing could be so easy! I'm one of those people that doesn't like the feel of HTV, and the designs I want to do (from personal art) align better with the process of screen printing than vinyl. Thank you for this great tutorial!
Thanks for the detailed tutorial! One thing you did leave out though is if you are using a thin fabric you want to put something between the front and back to prevent the ink from bleeding through.
I have never had any issues with ink bleeding through, but it is an option!
Good point thanks
Loved this! Haven’t screened printed since high school! I’m now 60…. May have to get the supplies and play around with it !! Thx 😃
It's super fun!
Thanks, Alex! I was looking to try screen printing...again (haven't done since jr. high)...and was stressing my brain about finding a user friendly way to do this at home within a small space. You've completely inspired me to move forward with this method. Thanks again! Keep inspiring...you're Awesome💖
Yay! I'm so glad you found this video inspiring! I can't wait to see what you create!
I started putting the tape on the back of the screen instead of on the front. I found it to be much easier and I don't have to worry about getting the tape against the corners of the screen. Hope that helps someone 😃
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
I’m switching from HTV to screen printing and your videos are extremely helpful. Thank you 🥰❤️
Yay! I'm so glad. You're welcome!
@@DIYAlex so you just use permanent vinyl?
Yes
Ok I was wondering why we would use regular vinyl. Permanent makes sense.
I'm so glad I watched this. I watched a few other videos that had a crazy process, with tons of chemicals and having to keep the screen in the sun for like 2 days I was like whattt lol but I realize those videos were old, before the amazing use of cricut. I have been proficient with cricut and silhouette for years now, but this is the only thing I have not tried. And I feel I'm ready. Thanks
You were probably seeing videos on plastisol screen printing. It’s much more complex than water based screed printing! This process is so easy!
@@DIYAlex yup it is. I cant do any crafting that deals with chemicals because I have parrots and fumes would kill them. so i am glad I found a process for waterbased ink. I ordered the stuff I need to start and it was under $50 which is also amazing. thanks again for this video
Thanks for the video! It was super helpful. I've been making shirts with HTV for a while, but I've always wanted to try silkscreening.
You're welcome! This is a great way to expand your business!
Me as well you are awesome, thanks for this video
FIRST time watching your channel. I have to say you made this look so easy. I can't wait to try this. Thank you soooo much for sharing. Blessings!
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!
this is easily the best video explaining this that i've seen THANK YOU!
Thank you! I'm so glad it helped you!
I had never seen this process. Thank you for this video
Watching for the first time! I’m so excited to find you. I’ve had my screen printing kit forever and have been afraid to use it. Thank you so much for this video! You are awesome and I look forward to seeing more from you! I’ll binge your channel this weekend 🥰
Yay! I'm so glad it gave you some confidence. I totally believe in you! You should join my Facebook group in case you run into issues! facebook.com/groups/cricutandcrafty
@@DIYAlex I did it! I made my first shirt last night! Only one color for now but I was so excited to see how satisfying it was to pull that screen up! Thank you so very much for your tips and tricks! I was so nervous for nothing! You are the bomb! 🥰
LOVE THIS! You're explanations are so user friendly and make me feel like this is something I can try!! Thanks! Heading over to follow you on IG!
Aw thank you! I'm so glad it was helpful!
This was very detailed and informative. Thank you 😊
How long does one of these screens last? Could you do let's say 50 shirts without having the vinyl peel or having to constantly wash the screen?
Thank you so much for this video very helpful can’t wait to try it
Great tutorial! Is there an alternative option to the heat press? I own a heat gun. Can it be pointed at the shirt to cure it after its dry?
Heat guns often get way hotter than heat presses, so I'm not sure it would be a good idea to hold a heat gun at fabric for an extended period of time. It may work, but I would be nervous about weakening the fabric. You could use a household iron to heat set instead. I have also heard of people putting it in the dryer for a while, but I haven't tried that myself.
Great, easy to follow video! Thanks!💜
Great tutorial! How many times would you be able to reuse this? Will the print start to come off the silk screen or is it permanent?
Do you mean reuse the design or reuse the screen? The vinyl comes off the screen easily so you can clean it between projects.
I also wonder about this :) is it possible to clean the screen with the vinyl on and reuse it, or do I HAVE to take the vinyl off when cleaning?
Saw a video where they used HTV on the screen, which made it reusable. The screen can be washed with the design on it, as the design is fused to the screen 😊
I read one comment on a different site that said she could use it for about 5 shirts, then it started to peel.
Hi thanks for this video!! It’s really cool 😎. Can you make multiple shirts at a time?
Yes! You can learn how here: th-cam.com/video/JJN5hoWwyWE/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for a great video.
You're welcome!
Once again a great tutorial. Thank You.
Thank you! :)
This is so cool! I need to try this
It’s really fun! Definitely worth trying!
How long would you set it with an iron and I'm assuming same thing seperat8ng the iron and the material with Teflon or parchment paper? I just bought a cricut maker and a printer and I probably could swing a heat gun but not a press too at the moment. I love the idea of an iron. Thank you for mentioning it.
I would move the iron around the image for about 30 seconds and that should heat set it.
Hi Alex, great illustrative video! Can you link your heat gun please, so many variations on Amazon. - Thnx
The heat gun I have is from Harbor freight, but any heat gun will do!
I love! Amazing! Can’t wait to try this!
It's so fun!
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Very Helpful! Thank You
You're welcome!
I used the same products with a stencil I made but your process looks so much easier then my attempt. The only step I missed was heat sealing at the end, is it too late to do this if the shirt has been washed already?
The screen helps keep the ink even and that does make it easier. I don’t think it would hurt to heat set it now.
Hi, this is amazing! One question, do you have to clean the screen with water if you are making the same design on multiple shirts? How often do you need to clean it between shirts! Thanks
Thanks! Here’s a tutorial on making multiple shirts: th-cam.com/video/JJN5hoWwyWE/w-d-xo.html
The brand SpeedBall Ink suggests for light colored fabrics; is there an ink for dark color fabric?
Make sure it's an opaque ink and it will be fine on dark fabrics.
Are you able to wash and reuse the vinyl stencil and if so, approximately how many prints can you get?
Yes, you can wash and reuse in the same project, but then you need to wash out your screen after the project is done. You can get quite a few in one project though, probably 20-25 in a project.
Hi love your tutorials. Do you know what size dot stickers you use?
Thank you! I believe they are 0.75 inches :)
@@DIYAlex thank you so much
Hi Alex! Would you need to clean the screen each time if you are doing multiple shirts with the same design? Can you share that process? Not sure if you have another video with those details! Thank you!
Here’s a tutorial showing you what to do!
th-cam.com/video/JJN5hoWwyWE/w-d-xo.html
LOVE THIS!!! Thank you so much!
Yay I’m so glad! Thank you!
How many tshirts can you use the name screen for with that stencil on it?
Thank you!!
To verify permanent vinyl and transfer paper? You use Cricut brand?
I do not use Cricut brand. Everything I used is linked in the video description ☺️
Hello, I was wondering if you are doing multiple shirts, same design, would you need to wash the screen between shirts to make sure it doesn't become stained or anything, or can you just lay your screen on the next shirt, add more ink and continue?
I wonder this as well.
You can find more info on making multiple shirts in this tutorial: th-cam.com/video/JJN5hoWwyWE/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the awesome tutorial! Question for you, could you rinse the screen and reuse the screen multiple times?
Oh yes, you can definitely use it multiple times! You just need to clean the screen in between projects.
@@DIYAlex thanks for this response, I'm considering getting Cricut for screen printing, but I was wondering also whether the water you use to clean the ink off would knock the adhesive off the screen? Thanks
Thank you! I have a small business and I want to start screen printing. if I am doing loads of tshirts with the same colours- do i need to clean my equipment inbetween?
Here is a tutorial showing you how to make multiple shirts at once: th-cam.com/video/JJN5hoWwyWE/w-d-xo.html
Can you reuse the cricut vinyl stencil and if so, how does that change how you wash it? Do you wash it between each shirt or no?
Here’s a tutorial on making multiple shirts at once: th-cam.com/video/JJN5hoWwyWE/w-d-xo.html
LOVE IT!!! GREAT tutorial for a beginner like me. THANK YOU💞
I"m so glad it was helpful! You're welcome!
Hello. I have a question. If you are making multiple shirts..do you have to clean the screen between each shirt? Or can you just do shirt after shirt without cleaning screen, and then clean it at the end? Thank you! This video was so helpful.
You can make multiple shirts with the same screen. Here's a tutorial on how to do it: th-cam.com/video/JJN5hoWwyWE/w-d-xo.html
Awsome tips. Many thanks. Could you please help me? I have a doubt: when you say 320 degrees it means in fahrenheit?
Yes, 320 degrees Fahrenheit
Thank you somuch i love you videos,you such a beautiful young lady and very talented too, blessings.
Thank you!
Thank you for the beginner friendly video, do you recommendations on what crochet you used and the heat press device. I noticed those aren’t listed
I used my Cricut Maker and a Starcraft Mint Heat Press from 143vinyl.com! You can use ALEX5 to save 5% on your heat press!
Love it. 👍👍
Thanks Sis!
Such a great tutorial! Can you reuse your “stencil” design ?? Or would you need to immediately wash the ink off the screen and start over??
You can use it for multiple shirts, but you do have to wash it off between projects. Here’s a tutorial to show you what to do ☺️ th-cam.com/video/JJN5hoWwyWE/w-d-xo.html
@@DIYAlex thank you so much!! If I also may ask what kind of press do you have and where did you find it?? Do you need parchment paper or butcher paper over the design before clamping the press down?
Hi. I loved your video. Thank you. Quick question, did you have to line the shirt so the design doesn’t transfer to the back?
You’re welcome! I don’t line it, but you can use parchment paper in between if you want.
Hi Alex, I am screenprinting wedding gift bags(100!!!) on canvas. Followed your very good video. Did a trial one - beautiful. Bag one -good, bag two few pieces not sticking to the screen, bag three even more☹️☹️☹️So disappointed. What do you suggest?? We have 98 to go.
Hmm that’s interesting. Are the pieces super thin lines or pieces? I think that could be a big factor. Is the vinyl applied to the back of the screen?
Thanks for the video! My first one came out perfect and then the subsequent ones weren't as good. I think there is ink drying on the screen between shirts, making it splotchy. Any tips?
Here is a link to my tutorial on making multiple shirts: th-cam.com/video/JJN5hoWwyWE/w-d-xo.html&lc=UgwmMz_kL-NB3LozbyV4AaABAg
Nice😍😇
Do I need to use the transfer tape ? Would it work to just stick the vinyl directly onto the back of the screen
No because none of the inside of the letters or designs will come with it.
Hello. I tried this on a test shirt. I put a piece of cardboard in between so paint would go through which it did and that is fine but it's supposed to soak through the shirt fibers correct? Having wet paint on fabric, obviously, but to me that kind of ruins the underside of the shirt...even tho nobody sees the underside lolol.
I have never once checked the underside of my shirt, and I don’t think anyone else is either! lol as long as it doesn’t bleed through the back you’re good!
Hi thank you so much for this super awesome informative video. I have a couple of questions, what brand of transfer tape do you use in this video? Also I am planning on using my Cricut vinyl cutter from Michael's for this project do you think that will be OK?
This is clear medium tack transfer tape from 143vinyl. Your Cricut machine will work fine regardless of where it’s from!
If doing several shirts do you need to wash the screen between shirts?
No, you can do them right in a row without washing as long as you use the same ink.
Can I use it again after this for another design? Or will it be only for the one design?
You can use it for multiple shirts in the same project, but after the project is over you’ll need to clean your screen and remove the vinyl.
Do you use the Emulsion they say to put on your screens?
No, that’s a different kind of screen printing.
can you reuse the cut vinyl image for later purposes? Or does it have to be trashed?
You can use it to print multiple shirts at once, but you can’t reuse it from project to project because if it dries with ink under the vinyl it will ruin the screen.
Awesome video! Do you use the same print for multiple sized shirts ie; small, medium extra large?
Thanks
Yes, unless they vary like crazy I use the same size.
I have a question about screen printing I was watching another video you made and u the paint is water base does that mean if any of my clients was to wash there I make it will come off the shirt? I’m new to this I wanting to do mare thanks
If you heat set the ink on the shirt it will become permanent. ☺️
DIY Alex ok thanks I love the advice
Do you clean the screen after? Or is it a one design use?
Yes, you have to clean the screen afterward and scrap the vinyl in order to clean the screen properly. But you can print multiple shirts with it in the same project. I have another video to show you how that works ☺️
Do you put anything on the inside of the shirt so it doesn’t go through?
I haven’t ever had issues without anything in the middle, but if you want to use parchment paper or cardboard in between you can.
Could you just use some transfer tape on the screen rather than the painter's tape?
I guess that's something to try, but I've never seen that done before, so you may risk messing up your project.
can we use hair dryer in place of a heat gun? why a heat gun?
A hair dryer will help some, but a heat gun gets much hotter.
How many shirts can you do with that screen more than one or teen or more.
It depends on how fast you work. You can keep using the screen and stencil until the ink begins to dry.
Does the material of the shirt matter for screen printing?
I like using cotton, polyester, or cotton/poly blends.
So correct me if I'm wrong if it's HTV you don't need to mirror. But if it's just regular vinyl that you would use for decals and such you mirror it correct?
Typically yes, but for this project mirror the vinyl to put it on the back of the screen.
If you are doing multiple shirts, would you still have to wash the screen after every ink transfer? Or could you wait to rinse the screen until you’re completely done with all of your shirts?
No, here's a tutorial that explains the process :) th-cam.com/video/JJN5hoWwyWE/w-d-xo.html
Great vid! Do you have to wash in between each shirt if you’re making a lot of shirts at once?
Nope! You can make multiple shirts without washing the screen. Here's the tutorial on how to do that: th-cam.com/video/JJN5hoWwyWE/w-d-xo.html
@@DIYAlex have you ever done this, but ironed on your pattern with HTV directly onto the silkscreen, for a more permanent silkscreen that you can rinse/reuse?
I love this. Just purchased the svg! Also which shirt is this? I saw that it is from Jiffy shirts but don't know which one.
It’s one of the cheapest Gildan ones. I don’t remember which one specifically. Search Gildan in Jiffy and this one comes in a ton of colors.
Do you have to have the subscription? Mine won't let me get it that big
No this doesn't require a subscription. Make sure you uploaded your image as a cut image and not a print then cut image.
I have a question on the drying process. I’m in the process of making 20+ shirts with the same print. Does the paint have to be completely dry for me to heat press it? How long does it typically take for the paint to dry?
Yes it needs to be completely dry. It should be dry in a couple hours, but you can speed it up using a heat gun.
Can I Sit It Under The Heat Press To Dry?
I’ve never tried that but I’m sure that would be fine. Just don’t press it until it’s completely dry.
do you place something inside the shirt??
I don’t and I don’t have any issues, but you can use parchment paper if you prefer.
What printer cutter do I need you didn’t list it
I have the Maker, but any Cricut machine will work: amzn.to/3J84CyQ
Is there a specific fabric that’s best for screen printing? Like tri blend, 100% cotton?
Cotton and cotton/ poly blends tend to work best, but other materials work as well!
Do you put something between layers of shirt to prevent bleeding thru back of shirt?
I do not, but you can put parchment paper between the layers if you are concerned.
Thank you for this video! But I have a question: what software do you use to make designs? And what kind of vinyl cutter do you use in this video?
I am using a Cricut machine. All Cricuts use the Cricut Design Space software to communicate with the cutting machine.
@@DIYAlex Thanks so much, Alex for clarifying this! Happy New Year!
I see this is a old video. I have a question so o can use the same board for multiple shirts? Or will I have to reprint each time? And did you have your pen inside your circuit maker?
Yes, you can find the tutorial here. No, you don't use pens for screen printing th-cam.com/video/JJN5hoWwyWE/w-d-xo.html
Can you use any type of vinyl? I’m new to this cricut thing! Lol
You’ll want to use adhesive vinyl, but yes, you can use whatever type of adhesive vinyl you want.
So I had some ink bleed through the edge of the screen. Must not have gotten the tape down all the way. I washed it with water, but it didn't all come off. If I don't heat press that part, will the rest of the mistake come out in the wash?
It's hard to say. Not heat setting that area and washing it is your best bet to getting rid of it!
Hi Alex, At what point can I add layers/different colors?
Whenever you're ready! Here's a tutorial: th-cam.com/video/VwhgZgk-Ovc/w-d-xo.html
Can you use the vinyl more than once on the screen with the same color? Or do you have to remove it every time?
You can use the screen multiple times but you can’t use the vinyl for more than one project. It might ne removed and the screen cleaned in between.
Where did you get your heat press?
143VINYL! Use my code ALEX5 to save 5% if you decide to buy it! :)
what do you use to clean your screen from the paint?
Here is a tutorial on cleaning your screen! th-cam.com/video/X5onakGYtKk/w-d-xo.html
@@DIYAlex That's awesome! Thank you! I thought you'd have to use emulsion. What happens when you let the paint sit and dries on the screen? Just hot water should be okay for this water based paint?
Starcraft hd comes in glossy or matte...does it matter which one we get? also does it matter what color we get?
also do you prefer the sheets or the rolls and which size? thank you!!
I prefer the matte, but technically it doesn’t matter. I prefer rolls. I would get 5 foot rolls in the sizes that you use the most of, and 12x12s of the colors you want to try.
Do we need to put anything in between the shirt? The ink wont go thru to the back??
I don't, but you could use parchment paper if you want to.
Thanks for this tutorial! Tried it today and worked beautifully! One question though.. is it normal for the air dryer to smoke?
Yay that's exciting! No, if your hair dryer is smoking then don't use it.
I was reading somewhere, if you're too close to the ink it'll cause it to smoke.
how often can you use it?
Can you use what? The screen printing equipment? As often as you’d like!
@@DIYAlex I mean the plotted vinyl foil on the screen. I saw your video how to wash the screen, so I see, "just once"
What cricut machine did you use here?! Xo
I used my cricut Maker in this video.
Hello!!! Where did you get your heat press!!?? :)
It's from 143VINYL! You can find it here: www.143vinyl.com/starcraft-heat-press-15x15-clam-shell-mint.html?partner=403469
Can you do this with the Cricut Explore Air 2?
Absolutely! The Explore Air 2 cuts vinyl just as well as the Maker does.
What kind of vinyl did you use
Permanent vinyl! This is Starcraft HD, and it's my favorite!
@@DIYAlex I was having an issue with my vinyl coming off the transfer tape to the screen.
I am in the market for a cricut machine from my design class I teach (high school)...I want to use it for this very purpose of screenprinting. Can students draw their own images and load them into the Cricut machine? How does that work? Thanks!
Yes! It can be a bit finicky but it does work and it’s so fun to see your own images as art. It also works with photos.
With hand drawn images, ensure there’s a big contrast between the drawn image and background so the background can be removed from the image in the cricut app. Another helpful way is to create images digitally or remove the background in procreate or photoshop.
Definitely trial and error the best methods yourself.
To get the clearest image on your screen print, I recommend flooding then printing the image. This means you lay the ink at the bottom of the image, evenly but gently push the ink up then pull down with pressure.
I hope that answers your question!
I agree with everything that Morgan said! You can also use thicker markers like a sharpie to accentuate the lines.
So can you only do one screen print per vinyl?
No you can make multiple shirts if you'd like. Here's the tutorial on that: th-cam.com/video/Mrv7PU1lU04/w-d-xo.html
You sound just like my cousin
I didn't realize screen printing could be so easy! I'm one of those people that doesn't like the feel of HTV, and the designs I want to do (from personal art) align better with the process of screen printing than vinyl. Thank you for this great tutorial!
It’s surprising how easy it can be! You’re welcome!
For the heat setting, do you think the cricut iron press could work?
Yes! Press at 320 degrees for 40 seconds.
Hi Alex, love the video super helpful! One question- can you continue to reuse the screens for multiple shirts?
yes
Yes, here you go th-cam.com/video/JJN5hoWwyWE/w-d-xo.html
Hey Alex, What specific vinyl do you use for this project? Would any vinyl work? (ex. holographic, glow in the dark)
Any adhesive vinyl should work fine.