How-To Transfer Artwork: T-Shirt

In this video I demonstrate one method an artist can use to transfer an image onto a white, or light-colored shirt. I also offer some tips and helpful advice when using this method.
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[@jodymayer6882]

I like the old school way of doing things! TY!

[@wickedartstudio]

Thank you!

[@karlbecker8775]

Another great video, Trevor. Thank you!

[@wickedartstudio]

Thank you, my friend!

[@thomasduchene9415]

Living vicariously thru u trevor...keep em coming ;)

[@wickedartstudio]

😂Thank you, my friend!

[@coolkids2064]

Awesome trick brother saves a lot of time

[@wickedartstudio]

Thank you, my friend!

[@richardgray4109]

Hi Trevor 👋 I've used color fabric pencils couple times, but usually I draw what I painting on a piece of freezer paper, then cut out sections of different colors, then with a warm iron, put them on the "T" shirt material, That's what I did on the picture of the windshield cover for my friends motorcycle I sent you..I use a lite gray T shirt material for the covers..I'll try this if I do a white shirt, Thanks for the tip 😀

[@wickedartstudio]

Hey Rich! This is just one method that can be used. There are a lot of different ways to transfer an image. I always suggest trying everything to find what works the best for you!

[@stanpatterson4379]

Hi Trevor, love the videos! What is your opinion on using various colored fabric pencils? I have used them on colored shirts and having mixed success. They are supposed to wash out but I have found some that didn't do so well. I suppose its all in the quality of the pencils. Keep the videos coming!

[@wickedartstudio]

Hey Stan! I have personally never tried any of the fabric pencils. One reason I've never tried them is due to what you mentioned, I'd be concerned whether or not they would actually wash away. Quality may have something to do with the end results, but the other main reason I've never tried them is because a lot of them are wax based. Paint doesn't like to stick to wax. So, if the pencil did wash away as intended, there's a pretty good chance it would take some of your paint with it. I know from experience that graphite will wash away relatively easily if I don't get all of the pencil lines covered while painting.

[@stanpatterson4379]

@@wickedartstudio thank you Trevor!

[@nohenyscamposg8859]

Hi! I would love to know what other methods do you recommend?

[@wickedartstudio]

Are you referring to t-shirts specifically? I have a playlist demonstrating several other methods for transferring artwork that may answer your question; however, they are not t-shirt specific. You can find the playlist here th-cam.com/video/9FVWwyCKRjg/w-d-xo.html

[@DreDaFade]

Where did you find the t shirt board?

[@wickedartstudio]

Hi Andre! You can find them here www.coastairbrush.com/proddetail.asp?prod=T_Shirt_Boards_by_DH_Woodworks

[@chrisastro4]

Thats how i do it from time to time

[@wickedartstudio]

Awesome!

[@svendehaa]

Great vid, great and usefull tips and tricks on transferring an image onto a shirt.
What are your thoughts on using the technique you demonstrated, but trace the design immediately with the airbrush instead of using a pencil?

[@wickedartstudio]

Hey Sven! Tracing the design with paint using the airbrush can also be a great option that saves time. Whether that option is feasible depends on how intricate the design is and how easy it is to see it through the fabric. Sometimes your suggestion will be the better option, other times it may not be.