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Create & paint your own t-shirt
![Insert Card inside your t-shirt](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b99b2_3b271f016406434588b5e09ef92af030~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_230,h_175,al_c,q_80,enc_auto/fx1_orig.jpg)
Place card inside your T-shirt
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Paint your design
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Once dry, heatset the ink
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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:
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Pre-wash the T-Shirt: Follow label instructions without using softeners. Iron the dry t-shirt to remove creases.
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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.
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Trace the design before mounting the fabric on the card.
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Use a laundry marker for outlining if needed.
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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.
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Cut out the design and tape it to the t-shirt.
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Dab Fastex Ink onto the stencil with a dry sponge.
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Lift the stencil carefully, ensuring a clean back for reuse.
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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.
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Prepare the t-shirt as instructed above.
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Secure the screen on the shirt with clamps or weights.
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Apply Fastex Ink with a sponge or squeegee, forcing it through stencil openings onto the fabric.
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Clean the screen thoroughly before the ink dries.
Tips:
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Use pencil colours that minimize line visibility.
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Apply Fastex thinly and smoothly to avoid blotchy patches.
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Experiment with different tools, like sponges, for unique textures.
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Always clean tools immediately after use.
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Allow colours to dry completely before fixing.
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Machine wash cotton t-shirts up to 60°C after fixing.
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