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DIY T-Shirt Painting
designed by Jane Vranic
"Let Your Light Shine" in this DIY painted t-shirt using SoSoft® Fabric Paint.
DIY T-Shirt Painting
SoSoft® Fabric Paint
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SUPPLIES
SoSoft® Fabric Paint
- Baby Pink Deep (DSS57)
- Bright Yellow (DSS92)
- Clear Ice (Glitter) (DSSFG01)
- Dark Rose (DSS94)
- Green Apple (DSS75)
- Lamp Black (DSS24)
- Lavender (DSS12)
- Primary Blue (DSS42)
Other supplies
- paintbrush (fine tip)
- cardboard (larger than size of design: with plastic wrap or wax paper)
- painter's or masking tape
- cotton t-shirt (white)
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Pre-wash the t-shirt without adding any fabric softeners. Once the t-shirt is painted, allow paint to dry for 48-72 hours and then wash inside-out on a gentle cycle. Hang to dry or dry on low heat. Insert a piece of cardboard wrapped with wax paper between the t-shirt layers to prevent paint from bl
- Gather the materials.
- Add a layer of cardboard covered with wax paper, plastic wrap, or foil under the t-shirt to prevent paint from bleeding through to the other side.
- Using masking tape, mask off the area on the shirt where you want to place the design.
Divide the sections into two, one 1/3 on the right side and 2/3 on the left side. (See photo.)
- With a fine tip paintbrush, paint a large lightbulb on the left side using Bright Yellow.
- Using Bright Yellow, paint another lightbulb shape in a smaller size in the center. Fill in this small inner bulb using Clear Ice (Glitter).
- Mix Clear Ice Glitter with one small drop of Lamp Black. Using a fine tip paintbrush, paint an outline of the base of the lightbulb.
- Divide the left side into three horizontal sections with painter's tape to keep the lettering straight while painting. With Baby Pink Deep, paint the word “SHINE” in big box letters.
- Add a border around each block letter in Dark Rose.
- With Primary Blue, paint the word “LIGHT” in big box letters.
- Add a border around each block letter in Apple Green.
- With Lavender, add the words “Let Your” in the top section.
- Peel off the masking tape and touch up any jagged edges or missed areas.
- Add rays of light in a mix of Bright Yellow and Clear Ice (Glitter) around the light bulb.
- Allow paint to dry for 48-72 hours and then wash inside-out on a gentle cycle.
- Wear and enjoy.
