Ideas for drawing on t-shirts. Painting with acrylic paints on T-shirts
Painting on fabric.
We create unique things with our own hands!
Part 1.
Concept development.
This lesson is based on a very specific piece of work I've been doing lately. A very good friend of mine has a birthday soon. He is an artist, a graffiti artist, quite old. A long time ago, I had the idea to paint a T-shirt for him (fortunately, the size is known).
All that remains is to decide on the concept.
Because people are our apple of the crop, I decided to emphasize this in my work. I'm probably the wrong artist) This time I didn't even make a sketch. But I clearly determined for myself that:
The composition will be located from bottom left to top right.
the whole picture will be splashed paint of all colors with beautiful droplets, in which other objects are mixed.
the paint will fly out of... the banana)))
the person’s name will be present at the work (or rather, the name under which he draws)
That's all. Because I have a problem with letters, I asked my boyfriend to help me in drawing up a sketch with the name of the birthday boy.
When the sketch is ready:
I scan it and start preparing my workspace.
Part 2.
Preparing the workspace.
There is nothing complicated or lengthy about this.
first, what we need is of course - t-shirt(or any other textile - jeans, shirt, long sleeve).
The criteria by which I choose textiles:
a) ratio price quality- the item should be moderately cheap, but of good quality. Preferably cotton fabric with minimal stretch fiber content. This way, your finished work of art will not crack when subjected to strong stretching (for example, when putting it on).
b) there should be no pattern on the clothes - embroidery, printed designs, etc. I believe that all this can interfere with the drawing and the process of applying it.
this item is optional, although it is recommended. We need to find some kind of surface or hoop where we can stretch our item. Some people use a shelf from an old closet for this, I used to use an ironing board and pins. Now I’m too lazy to pull it on) and I draw just like that, laying the thing out on the table)
So, the next point is for lazy people like me:
Need a simple one blank sheet of paper A4 format or larger. For what? Even if you pull a T-shirt anywhere - on a shelf or on an ironing board - it is better to place a sheet of paper under the place where you are drawing. So, if the paint leaks, the paper will only stick to the T-shirt, not the shelf or ironing board. If the paper is stuck and does not want to come off, you can carefully tear it off around the stuck area. It comes off easily the first time you wash it.
The most important point is paints.
There are many paints, domestic and imported. Of course, many imported ones are good. But they generally cost a fair amount of money. So my choice fell on domestic paints. There are paints for textiles, acrylic, companies GAMMA. But I honestly didn’t like them, they looked more like paints that needed a contour. They flow strongly through the fibers.
I also found paints from the St. Petersburg plant "Nevskaya Palitra" in the store. These are paints with a name DECOLA. I haven't tried anything better than them yet. They are moderately thick and do not flow through the fibers.
Sold in sets of 6, 9 and 12 colors, as well as individual 50 ml jars of all sorts of different colors, including fluorescents and metallics.
brushes Equally important. I really love working with acrylic core. Even more than synthetics. I have a lot of brushes, but I usually paint with the thinnest ones available - 1, 2 and 4. In general, I don’t need more.
Palette. My palette looks very scary) This is a simple square tile that my dad gave me back in 1999) About 8 years ago I stopped washing it) And now it is covered with a thick layer of semi-rubber dried acrylic) You can also use just a white sheet, but this not the best option.
A very important element - diluent for acrylic on fabric. It costs a penny and is also sold in 50 ml containers.
and lastly - a ballpoint pen for drawing a sketch.
Part 3.
Drawing a sketch on the canvas.
As I already wrote above, I don’t pull the T-shirt on anywhere, I just lay it out on the table, put a white blank A4 sheet inside and get to work.
The whole concept is kept in my head, but part of the sketch is drawn. These are letters. The word is SEAN. In order not to spoil the sketch itself, I scan it, clean it in Photoshop and print it again. The drawing must be quite large and I print on the entire A4 sheet. Next, I arrange it as it should be on a T-shirt and I pin it with pins so that he doesn’t fidget and the drawing doesn’t slip.
Method of transferring an image to clothing, which I use, will seem wild to someone)) But it is universal for both black and colored and white things.
I take a ballpoint pen of any color that writes, and I begin to push and tear through the paper in those places where there are lines in the sketch.
Don't be afraid, you won't ruin the fabric if the item is thick enough and not stretchy. This method is also universal for clothes of any color because the pen doesn’t just draw on the fabric, it leaves pressed grooves and even on black clothes they are clearly visible. After painting and washing they will naturally disappear. In the next photo you can clearly see the mark from the handle and a small groove. And it’s also difficult to get confused about what’s already circled and what’s not) 
In this way, I outline the entire drawing, except for the smallest details, which will not be difficult to complete later. It looks something like this.
Some lines are hard to see. Some only have grooves left. In order not to get completely confused when painting, I circle the questionable areas with a pen. Also, with the same pen, I mark the main movement of the composition, the main elements, such as a can of paint, a banana, dynamically flying paint and other little things, without going into details.
Part 4.
Painting.
When the rough sketch is ready and the letters are circled in the right places, I start painting.
I don't have a strict painting system. I start with those places that seem simplest to me and that I like the most)
It is better to apply paint in more than one layer. Let the first layer dry, then apply another one. Then, if desired, you can apply a third one. This way the paint will be juicy and won’t seem like it has been absorbed into the fabric. In addition, the areas covered with paint will appear as if they are made of rubber.
Next, I decided that I would paint the letters. They were supposed to be gold, fortunately I had such paint) I paint with a brush No. 2. I don't need it anymore. Neat lines are initially important to me, because... I don’t know yet how my background will be positioned.
Do you see how the yellow liquid paint was absorbed into the fabric and how faded the color became? Conclusion: if the paint is light, don’t be lazy, go over this area with whitewash first.
So, I'm trying to fix the situation:
The banana is covered with the main color) I begin to detail it. My art teacher told me that if a person does work at different levels, it means he has a problem with his head. Ideally, you need to make a normal sketch, then paint over everything with primary colors, then detail everything in the same way, and then make the final sketch) I have everything in... one place
The banana so far comes out like this:
The overall picture is still not very visible, and I'm going to fix it. I apply paint; I roughly paint over the spray can using silver and white paint)
Continuation:
I continue to apply colored spots of paint after looking at some references with color drops before doing so. Then, obeying some internal currents, without finishing painting with the main color, I began to outline the banana)
I take brush No. 2 and dip it in black paint. I must say that I usually paint with thinner, mixing it with the color directly on the palette. The black paint in my kit is fresh and fluid enough that you can do without it.
I dip the very tip of the brush so that a tiny drop of paint appears on it, and I begin to “rub” it along the contour of my banana, moving the brush back and forth with gentle pressure.
video!
The beginning was slow, I moved the camera there. But in general, it seems clear what is happening on the screen)) there are cartoons in the background
The photo clearly shows the texture of the fabric, paint application, etc. The overall picture looks like this so far:
That's it, now you can trace the letters. I don’t like how it’s turning out yet, because the picture is still far from finished and there’s a lot of work to be done. I trace the letters and paints around using the method described above, “by rubbing”. At the same time, the original sketch is open on the monitor so as not to get confused in the lines.
Once the letters are outlined, I finish the background, obtaining the desired colors by mixing with the addition of thinner.
Hooray! We're coming to the end! All that remains is to outline the brushes, pencils, jar and a little bit of paint and add the missing highlights and... voila! The work is ready:
All that remains is to dry it, secure it from the inside with an iron, choose gift wrapping and give it as a gift)
I hope the lesson was useful and interesting. Creative success!
P.S: to avoid a huge number of identical questions or for those who fundamentally do not read comments:
AFTERCARE
Each box with paint or on it contains instructions on how to care for the item after heat treatment - how to wash it, and so on. Because There are simply countless colors of paints from different companies on the art market, I’ll list them here only for DECOLA paints:
Wash ONLY manual. (at worst, modern machines have a function for gently washing wool and silk. But there is a possibility that the paint will wash off/crack/begin to come away from the fabric in clumps. It is better to test a painted piece of fabric before washing a work of art there)
Washing water temperature no more than 40 degrees. Otherwise, your signature item will suffer the Punishment of Incorrect Temperature Regime.
It seems that that's all. Things can withstand many washes if you follow all the conditions and do everything carefully. I have a T-shirt that is already 3.5 years old. The paint has not cracked, although the fabric is quite stretchy. Has withstood many washes.
Currently, T-shirts and tank tops with various designs and prints are very popular. Among all this variety, you can choose something to suit your taste. However, not many people think that you can make an original T-shirt yourself with minimal effort and financial costs.
What will it take to create this new wardrobe item?
1. T-shirt. It is best to take a cotton product, since it is on such fabric that the pattern is clearer and brighter and lasts longer than on other fabrics.
2. Permanent marker. These markers are easy to draw on fabric (as well as on any other surface). They are not washed off with water and dry very quickly. Moreover, one marker can be used for a very long time. One downside is the strong smell. Therefore, when using a marker, it is necessary to ventilate the room.
Permanent markers can be purchased at any office supply or hardware store. The choice of colors there is large, and the price is low (within 130 rubles).
To draw on a T-shirt, you need to choose a color that contrasts with it. In this case, we have a gold marker for a black T-shirt.
3. Drawing template. It will be used to apply paint to the T-shirt. There are a large number of templates on the Internet, so everyone can choose a design to suit their taste. In this version we have a drawing of a palm with a heart.
4. Scissors and stationery knife. These tools are needed to cut out parts.
5. Cardboard. A small sheet of cardboard or an unnecessary cardboard box lid will be useful so that when applying the design it will not be imprinted on the other side of the T-shirt.
6. Scotch tape. With its help we will attach the pattern to the fabric.
The process of creating a design on a T-shirt.
First we need a drawing template. Using scissors, we begin to cut out the white parts.
When cutting out small parts, it is better to use a stationery knife.
After we have cut out all the details according to the template, you should get a picture like this:
Once the cardboard is in the right place, place the template on it and secure it with tape. It is necessary to ensure that the fabric under the template does not puff up, otherwise the design may be distorted. In addition, it will be very inconvenient to constantly adjust the fabric during the painting process. You need to stick the tape as firmly as possible so that the template does not move out of place.
After all the steps taken, we begin to paint over the empty spaces in the template with a marker. It is more convenient to start painting on the left side (the opposite side of the working hand) so as not to stain your hand or smudge the drawing.
There are a great many options for what exactly you can do using only your golden hands and imagination. Let's stop at T-shirt. To do this, you need to prepare the most ordinary cotton T-shirt, and then proceed according to simple rules for the implementation planned in.
1. First, you need to decide what should be depicted on the T-shirt. A drawing can characterize both a person’s personality and his professional field, it can simply contain a comic drawing or a self-portrait, there are many options.
2. With good artistic skills, you can easily create a drawing yourself. But if this is not your element, do not despair - you can find a great many pictures on the Internet, as well as in magazines or books. Please note that the paper on which the design is applied must be thick. It is important that the color scheme of the design is in harmony with the color of the T-shirt and its texture.
3. Make two stencils. Taking the first one, carefully cut out the design along the contour.
4. Those parts that are supposed to be in a different color should be cut out on a second stencil.
5. To apply a design to a T-shirt, you will need ultra-resistant paint that can withstand washing and will not fade. As a rule, such paints are fixed by ironing. Wear gloves to avoid getting paint on your hands. Before applying paint, you should straighten the surface of the T-shirt using a sheet of cardboard. And finally, we apply the first one to the selected place on the fabric and paint it with the desired color.
6. After waiting for the paint to dry, lay out the second stencil and also paint it with a different color. We wait for the paint to dry completely, fix the drawing with an iron and that’s it, the masterpiece is ready!
There is another way to apply a design using special paper and an inkjet printer.
First you need to purchase the necessary materials. In addition to the T-shirt, we will need special paper for inkjet printers, which is used to make transfers on things. We chose AVERY 3275 8 1/2" x 11" paper. You will also need a color inkjet printer and an iron.
Let's start writing the drawing, after which we definitely need to turn it over in a mirror image. The photograph can be prepared in .
We print on a regular one, choosing the mode with the best quality. Then you should carefully cut out the design along the contours.
After that, we place the inverted piece on the T-shirt that was ironed in advance and begin to iron it with an iron, avoiding sudden movements; the ironing time is about one to two minutes. Then we wait until our application cools down to room temperature and proceed to removal; for this you can use tweezers, or simply pry it with your nails.
As it turns out, making a design on a T-shirt is quite simple! After a few simple manipulations, we get an unsurpassed result. And the main thing is that from the simplest thing an original designer item came out.
T-shirts with original inscriptions have always been popular, but you can’t always find what you want on sale, and companies that produce inscriptions or designs on T-shirts are not available in all localities. You can, of course, order such a service on the Internet, but we are not looking for easy ways and will do the T-shirt painting with our own hands.
Apply an inscription or design to a T-shirt at home can be done in several ways:
- Using your home printer. We sell special transfer paper for printing on inkjet and laser printers. The image is simply printed on such paper and transferred to clothing using an iron. This method allows you to put not only inscriptions on a T-shirt, but also full-color photographs. The downside is that the image will quickly peel off after 10-15 washes.
- Painting with acrylic paints or fabric markers. Our small master class will be about this method of painting a T-shirt.
Fabric paints are sold in many craft stores and are inexpensive. They come in 2 types: just for fabric and for batik (for silk).
I have never used batik paints, but I bought several jars for comparison. They differ in that the fabric paints are thick and lie on top of the fabric like all acrylic paints, but for batik they are liquid like water, absorbed into the fabric and cannot be felt on it when touched, but are almost invisible on dense fabrics. They also spread a lot and to use them you need to use special contours (sold in the same place where paints are sold). As far as I understand, batik paints are only used for painting silk (as written on the can).
For the design on the T-shirt I used acrylic fabric paints.
First you need to come up with an inscription and its design. Since the experiment was carried out on a children's T-shirt and specifically for this article, the universal inscription was chosen: “I love everyone.”
You can draw right away without a stencil, but I’m not very good at drawing by hand, so I had to make one.
How to make a stencil? To do this, use a printer to print an image of the desired size on thick paper (preferably photo paper) and cut it out.
It is better to cut the stencil with a stationery or mounting knife, or a scalpel. Pay attention to how the letters are cut: the holes must not be cut completely so that the internal parts of the letters do not fall off.
Before painting, the T-shirt needs to be ironed; I was too lazy to do this, and it was not very convenient to paint. NECESSARILY under the top layer of the T-shirt you need place paper or film so as not to smear the other side with paint. I used a regular faux brush to apply the paint.
After the stencil design is painted over, remove the stencil and paint over the remaining spaces on the letters that were not cut out. You also need to correct the drawing if somewhere it turned out crooked.
When you are done with painting, we leave the T-shirt to dry for 24 hours (according to the instructions, I waited a little less). When the paint is completely dry, iron the design through a thin cloth for 5 minutes to set the paint. After ironing, the T-shirt can be safely washed at a temperature of 30-40 degrees and there is no fear that the paint will peel off. The drawing lasts quite a long time.
