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I've been having heaps of fun printing fabric in my inkjet printer, and thought I'd share another inkjet technique. I decorated these t-shirts for my nephews using a commercial product made by Avery, called Inspired(TM) Colour T-Shirt Projects in A4 size. Avery also make printer sheets for white t-shirts, although the method is different. Here's how it's done:
1. Open a word processor A4 document and insert your images. I found these through Google Images. Do a test print on plain paper. N.B. Don't print as a mirror image.
2. Put the transfer sheet into your printer, to print on the white side of the paper. Follow packet instructions for print setting on your printer. I have a Canon and used High Quality setting.
3. Cut out your design with a craft knife.
4. Peel backing paper from image; place image face-up on your fabric.
5. Cover image with supplied overlay paper; iron, pressing hard with a hot, dry iron. And you're done! Peel back the paper and leave 24 hours before washing. If you need to iron again, always use the overlay paper. And don't tumble-dry.And it's not just for t-shirts- I made this bag and these doll dresses. Do you have a project for this technique?
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All this is too complicated for me, but I did like that you asked to write in about veggie patches and stuff! I have one! Winter is approaching in India, and it's the cold season veggie time. I can't wait.
Braja
http://lostandfoundinindia.blogspot.com
these look great - shame I havent got a printer really, otherwise I would be out of control
Nice one! They look fantastic - I'm sure they will be very popular with the nephews. I love that Avery t-shirt project paper. I've been having fun using a bit of it for labels, etc (haven't done anything quite as spectacular as Star Wars pics yet though!).
Cor, blimey, those are great! I will be keeping an eye open for that paper stuff now, too....
wow great work will give that a try...i have used avery paper before...in the sticky labels and they printed great...
I think I have to try this... Love the Star Wars pics!
Looks like a lot of fun Bellgirl. Encourages the artist in you eh?
June also in Oz WTBAY
A great tutorial - thanks! Love the pics you've chosen.
So how do they hold up?? The laundry around here gets washed a LOT, and things have to be STURDY!
too cool!!! thanks for the tutorial!
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