About Screen printing t-shirts

Screen printing t-shirts

Screen printing t-shirts may sound complicated, but this easy at home method is a snap. Screen printing is a great way to print lots of shirts with the same design. Follow these step-by-step instructions and you’ll be printing in no time.

What you’ll need

Embroidery hoop -Use one that is the right size for your design. They can be found at craft stores.
Gauzy curtain -Use a transparent curtain or a swatch of sheer fabric. Use one that has small holes for the best results.
Screen printing ink or black fabric paint -Both of these can be found at a craft store.
Mod Podge -This is a kind of water resistant glue. It can be found at any craft store or online.
Blank paper and watercolor paints
A small sponge brush
Stencil (See our library of hundreds of printable stencils) or design of your choice.
T-shirt
Watercolor paint and paintbrush