Brilliant tutorial and one I will use when I am painting shirts. The only other tutorials were centred around embroidery so this is fantastic!! Thank you!!
The important thing in using this method is that the pencil you use to trace the back of the design has soft lead, the color only matters in relation to the color of of the fabric
it should work on any type. The weave of the fabric can affect the crispness and clarity of the details, tight weave, good detail, spongy fabric or loose weave, no as much detail
I am just using a bottle of fabric paint because it is handy and it has a smooth firm bottom. Some people use a credit card to pull across the surface. I find that the bottom of a paint bottle with the rounded edges will not tear the tracing, where as if you would happen to push too hard with the credit card it could. Hope this helps
Sorry, didn't see you question until today, the technique shown here should work. Although how much nap does the tea towel have? That could be difficult no matter what method you use. You might need to use the "pink" iron on pencil which would be available at JoAnn Fabric's
I am so sorry I wasn’t alerted to your question. I painted my design. If you notice I named the paint. I also referenced my videos on painting on fabric of which there are several on my RUclips channel
I hope you still reply to this video, I want to make them on a larger scale on the shirt at some point (maybe) does this method work with a larger design?
I would like to draw something on the neck area of the shirt, but the shirt keeps moving. Also are there any alternatives for the materials you used (except the tracing paper)?
Try ironing freezer paper to the shirt to keep the neck from moving. You can use any paint you want, but I have no idea of the results. Some paint dries stiff and fades when washed. You can try other pencils, they may or may not show up and they may also bleed into the painting. Does this help?
Yes, as stated in the video I use a "Generals" 6B charcoal pencil for light value fabrics and the Generals White charcoal pencil for dark value fabrics. These are regular drawing pencils available from an art supply store. I found that the Generals brand works better than other brands. The tracing paper does not matter as long as it is transparent.
not with this method. You can trace the design onto tracing paper as shown here but then you would need to use a special pencil available at a fabric store, they used to be called a pink pencil, if you trace the back of the design with that, you can then iron it on
They have an odor and they may bleed when laundered, so I don't recommend them. However you can use them to trace your pattern onto tracing paper, it might smear because it doesn't dry as quickly if you happen to drag your hand across it before it is dry
Hey I have a question. Does charcoal pencil come out? I drew on a shirt and I don't like it so I need to put it on the wash and wash it off. Will it come out? Please let me know as soon as you see this post
no, you will notice in the video that I used a chalk pencil because it is soft and rubs off onto the fabric, it also washes out. A marker won't do this
The pencil is a very soft lead and yes, it does break easily. Try applying less pressure when you are outlining. Also, take care never to drop the pencil as the lead will break inside the pencil. You could try a 4B charcoal pencil. I did not find that graphite pencils work very well
You traced the back with the charcoal pencil but then it looks like you put the charcoal side face down on the shirt. Is that how you did that? Please let me know as soon as you see this post
basically, yes, sweatshirts are spongey compared to t-shirts, so it will work differently. Denim can be tricky because of the variations in the colors. As long as it is stretched taut and has a firm surface underneath
I didn't get that too. What is the second type of pen called, not the sharpie permanent marker, but the one that you had 2 colours of - the white side the black, the one that leaves mark on the fabric after pressing it on with the paint bottle?
watch this video, this technique works on any fabric. Depending on the color of the denim, you may use the 6B charcoal or you may want to use the White charcoal pencil
yes, it will work on any type of fabric, however some denim has a lot of white flecks in it making it hard to see the transfer. You will need to try the black and the white pencils
1:19 can I use a mechanical pencil? I know you said if you use a regular pencil then it will come out light but honestly I think it will be ok. Will a mechanical pencil work? Or a regular pencil?
In the video I show black fabric, I traced the back of the pattern, which was first traced onto tracing paper, with a white charcoal pencil, you can also use white chalk but the lines will not be as fine. All other instructions on the video are the same regardless of the color of fabric. The video looks rather pale for the black transfer, sorry about that, it really does show up quite well on black. I have another video of a white rose on black, you can see it on that one
So isnt the picture mirrored then afterwards? I am confused rn because I want to do that on a shirt today with a face and some Text as well and if it would be mirrored then we have the problem right there haha
Hey Debra it's me again. Can you please respond as soon as you possibly can? I'm making a shirt and I traced the drawing using charcoal pencils. I haven't transferred the drawing yet because I had a thought. Do you know if charcoal pencils are flammable? Please 🙏🙏🙏 let me know when you get the chance
Actually I have no idea, but I don't know why it would be. Try scraping some of it off with a knife and lighting it with a match, or google the question
The charcoal pencil washes off the first time you wash it. No one is going to catch on fire. You lit the pencil on fire? Or shavings from the charcoal?
It does show up very well on the fabric, one tracing can be used multiple times, each subsequent transfer will be lighter than the previous one. When it gets too light for you to see well, you can re-charcoal the back of the tracing.
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Brilliant tutorial and one I will use when I am painting shirts. The only other tutorials were centred around embroidery so this is fantastic!! Thank you!!
The important thing in using this method is that the pencil you use to trace the back of the design has soft lead, the color only matters in relation to the color of of the fabric
Thank you! This is precisely the information I was seeking. Excellent instructions. Clear and detailed. 🙏
you are welcome
Great tips! Thank you! 😊
Just what I was looking for! Thanks so much for sharing
thanks.. this helped me a lot..
Great Idea,thank you.
great job/ looking for different techniques/ helped alot
So helpful!
I like you so much for showing this useful trick!
This is so creative and amazing. Thank you for sharing. This really helped.
thanks, you are welcome
Now this is something I can actually use. Good advice. Thank you 🌻
you are welcome
Amazing! Thanks 😊
Thank you very much!
Thanks a million . You are a star .
Thanks!! Glad it helps
Can I use baking paper?
Love you for this, for giving sucha detailed explanation
thanks
Thank u so much this helps me in my project although may I know what kind of marker do you use?
What type of pen do you use ? I want to put it on a hat then paint it
Very good info
super!
Thank you! I can get away with drawing stick figures but currently stumped on how to transfer a drawing. Will keep this in my save folder.
Did you see my other video on painting leaves? You can draw around real leaves! Or the dragonfly video, they are like drawing stick figures!
What types of fabric can you use with this? I'm planning on doing a kingdom hearts 50's skirt with a lion version of a character.
it should work on any type. The weave of the fabric can affect the crispness and clarity of the details, tight weave, good detail, spongy fabric or loose weave, no as much detail
what was in that bottle you used to wipe the paper??
I am just using a bottle of fabric paint because it is handy and it has a smooth firm bottom. Some people use a credit card to pull across the surface. I find that the bottom of a paint bottle with the rounded edges will not tear the tracing, where as if you would happen to push too hard with the credit card it could. Hope this helps
Hi I have a design traced with a sharpie on parchment paper and would like to transfer onto a tea cloth. And suggestions?
Sorry, didn't see you question until today, the technique shown here should work. Although how much nap does the tea towel have? That could be difficult no matter what method you use. You might need to use the "pink" iron on pencil which would be available at JoAnn Fabric's
this is fantastic!
thanks
will parchment paper work the same? i dont have specific tracing paper. Also, what kind of charcoal pencil? i couldnt quite catch what she said.
yes, parchment should work. Generals 6B pencil
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Are you able to color in the pattern designs with permanent marker as well ? And not just have a full plain old butterfly
I am so sorry I wasn’t alerted to your question. I painted my design. If you notice I named the paint. I also referenced my videos on painting on fabric of which there are several on my RUclips channel
Can I use an iron to transfer the design in the fabric?
You can if you use an iron transfer pencil on the back of the tracing but not with the charcoal pencil
I hope you still reply to this video, I want to make them on a larger scale on the shirt at some point (maybe) does this method work with a larger design?
Xero The Hero yes you can do it on any size. Tracing paper can be purchased as large as 18 x 24. But you could always tape smaller ones together
Debra Welty thank you!
I would like to draw something on the neck area of the shirt, but the shirt keeps moving. Also are there any alternatives for the materials you used (except the tracing paper)?
Try ironing freezer paper to the shirt to keep the neck from moving. You can use any paint you want, but I have no idea of the results. Some paint dries stiff and fades when washed. You can try other pencils, they may or may not show up and they may also bleed into the painting. Does this help?
is there a definited type of pencil or tracing paper u are using to get this result ! or any one ?
Yes, as stated in the video I use a "Generals" 6B charcoal pencil for light value fabrics and the Generals White charcoal pencil for dark value fabrics. These are regular drawing pencils available from an art supply store. I found that the Generals brand works better than other brands. The tracing paper does not matter as long as it is transparent.
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Can we use an iron to press the design onto the shirt?
not with this method. You can trace the design onto tracing paper as shown here but then you would need to use a special pencil available at a fabric store, they used to be called a pink pencil, if you trace the back of the design with that, you can then iron it on
can we use sharpies???
They have an odor and they may bleed when laundered, so I don't recommend them. However you can use them to trace your pattern onto tracing paper, it might smear because it doesn't dry as quickly if you happen to drag your hand across it before it is dry
Hey I have a question. Does charcoal pencil come out? I drew on a shirt and I don't like it so I need to put it on the wash and wash it off. Will it come out? Please let me know as soon as you see this post
Yes, it does wash out, at least it always has for me
can we use a blue marker ?
no, you will notice in the video that I used a chalk pencil because it is soft and rubs off onto the fabric, it also washes out. A marker won't do this
plz about what kind of paper and use other material
Amara Fatima wax paper
Or baking sheet
I tried this method and found that the 6b pencil point kept breaking! Can you use any other type of pencil? Thank you
The pencil is a very soft lead and yes, it does break easily. Try applying less pressure when you are outlining. Also, take care never to drop the pencil as the lead will break inside the pencil. You could try a 4B charcoal pencil. I did not find that graphite pencils work very well
Can you tell me the name of the paper you used there?
As I said in the video it is tracing paper. This is semi-transparent lightweight paper so that you can see through it to the design you are tracing
From where do you get your shirts? via online or from a wholesale market?
Walmart has great shirts but usually I get mine from a wholesaler, Onestopinc.com
How do you wash this
I usually turn the painted item inside out and was with mild detergent, not harsh detergent
Will Royal Graphite pencil 3B work? Please let me know as soon as you see this post
I tried to answer from my phone as I was out of town, but couldn't, I suggest trying it, the main thing is that you need soft lead
You traced the back with the charcoal pencil but then it looks like you put the charcoal side face down on the shirt. Is that how you did that? Please let me know as soon as you see this post
does this work on all fabrics?
basically, yes, sweatshirts are spongey compared to t-shirts, so it will work differently. Denim can be tricky because of the variations in the colors. As long as it is stretched taut and has a firm surface underneath
What's the name of the pen?
I traced the pattern onto tracing paper using a permanent marker, the specific one is an Identipen
I didn't get that too. What is the second type of pen called, not the sharpie permanent marker, but the one that you had 2 colours of - the white side the black, the one that leaves mark on the fabric after pressing it on with the paint bottle?
Plz tell me how to transfer pattern on denim
watch this video, this technique works on any fabric. Depending on the color of the denim, you may use the 6B charcoal or you may want to use the White charcoal pencil
will it transfer onto denim?
yes, it will work on any type of fabric, however some denim has a lot of white flecks in it making it hard to see the transfer. You will need to try the black and the white pencils
@@debralwelty its a black jacket, i will try white, thank you :)
@@benny-fd1ey That will work well
1:19 can I use a mechanical pencil? I know you said if you use a regular pencil then it will come out light but honestly I think it will be ok. Will a mechanical pencil work? Or a regular pencil?
As I said on my other reply what matters most is how soft the lead is
Hello. I'm just curious. Will the pattern stay after the fabric's been washed?
No the pattern will washes off
Debra Welty so what's the point?.....
To embroider, or paint, or stitch on TOP of the pattern. This, if done properly, will stay on the fabric through washing. :)
How to trace on dark colour fabric like black
Trace the back of the pattern with a white charcoal pencil instead of a black one
In the video I show black fabric, I traced the back of the pattern, which was first traced onto tracing paper, with a white charcoal pencil, you can also use white chalk but the lines will not be as fine. All other instructions on the video are the same regardless of the color of fabric. The video looks rather pale for the black transfer, sorry about that, it really does show up quite well on black. I have another video of a white rose on black, you can see it on that one
So isnt the picture mirrored then afterwards? I am confused rn because I want to do that on a shirt today with a face and some Text as well and if it would be mirrored then we have the problem right there haha
you are tracing the backside of the design, then when you lay it on the shirt to transfer, it will be correct
@@debralwelty omfg I am kinda stupid thaaanksss
@@jlistsaak2816 ha, ha, no problem, we all do it
What kind of paper is this?
It is called tracing paper, like a very light vellum, it is see through and available at most art and craft stores
Can you give me an example of online shop which sells it? Thanks
DickBlick, JerrysArtorama, CheapJoes, probably even Amazon, just type in Tracing paper in the search bar
Hey Debra it's me again. Can you please respond as soon as you possibly can? I'm making a shirt and I traced the drawing using charcoal pencils. I haven't transferred the drawing yet because I had a thought. Do you know if charcoal pencils are flammable? Please 🙏🙏🙏 let me know when you get the chance
Actually I have no idea, but I don't know why it would be. Try scraping some of it off with a knife and lighting it with a match, or google the question
Please made good textile design
He Debra I tried it with a match and the fire stuck on the charcoal pencil. So I wouldn't wear or give that shirt to anyone
The charcoal pencil washes off the first time you wash it. No one is going to catch on fire. You lit the pencil on fire? Or shavings from the charcoal?
@@debralwelty I lit the pencil on fire and the flame stuck
What about hats ?
It also works on hats, put a bowl inside the hat to keep the fabric taut. Sorry it took me so long to answer, I have been traveling
charcoal pencil why?
because the lead is soft and will transfer onto the fabric. Hard lead will not
Debra Welty I have try but it do not work
tomorrow is my drawing competion thats why
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Is it a 6B? has to be very soft lead. I also find that the Generals brand works the best, other brands do not work
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u can barely see that...
It does show up very well on the fabric, one tracing can be used multiple times, each subsequent transfer will be lighter than the previous one. When it gets too light for you to see well, you can re-charcoal the back of the tracing.
Debra Welty