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How to Screen Print T-Shirts

By Lorain Blanken, About.com

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Print Your Shirt

How to Screen Print

Add ink or paint to the shirt.

Lay out the t-shirt on an entirely flat surface. Slip a piece of cardboard between the front and back of the shirt where you will be printing. This will prevent ink from soaking through to the back of your shirt.

Place the screen where you want to print on the shirt. Use your sponge brush to blot ink all over your image. When it is completely covered, slowly pull up the screen. You can also use fabric paint for this step.

Let the ink dry overnight. It should be safe to put in the washer after it is dry. Now you have a screen that you can use to print this design on over and over again.

To make your t-shirt fit better, try turning it into a fitted tank top.

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