Thanks for the detailed tutorial! One thing you did leave out though is if you are using a thin fabric you want to put something between the front and back to prevent the ink from bleeding through.
I didn't realize screen printing could be so easy! I'm one of those people that doesn't like the feel of HTV, and the designs I want to do (from personal art) align better with the process of screen printing than vinyl. Thank you for this great tutorial!
I started putting the tape on the back of the screen instead of on the front. I found it to be much easier and I don't have to worry about getting the tape against the corners of the screen. Hope that helps someone 😃
Thanks, Alex! I was looking to try screen printing...again (haven't done since jr. high)...and was stressing my brain about finding a user friendly way to do this at home within a small space. You've completely inspired me to move forward with this method. Thanks again! Keep inspiring...you're Awesome💖
Thank you so much for your detailed video on the process. My son learned this in high school and never did anything with it. Now Im going to start a business and show him how it's done. Perhaps he will be inspired 😁
Thank you for this! I screen printed my boyfriends work shirts for his business over the weekend. They turned out great! Thank you again for always giving such detailed instructions!
I'm so glad I watched this. I watched a few other videos that had a crazy process, with tons of chemicals and having to keep the screen in the sun for like 2 days I was like whattt lol but I realize those videos were old, before the amazing use of cricut. I have been proficient with cricut and silhouette for years now, but this is the only thing I have not tried. And I feel I'm ready. Thanks
@@DIYAlex yup it is. I cant do any crafting that deals with chemicals because I have parrots and fumes would kill them. so i am glad I found a process for waterbased ink. I ordered the stuff I need to start and it was under $50 which is also amazing. thanks again for this video
Just tried this and it came out so good thanks for the help! So surprised I got it right on my first try!! Letting it dry and gonna heat press it tomorrow so excited!
Great tutorial! You answered all the questions I couldn't find answers to and I feel more confident to start my first screen printing project. Thank you
thank you so much! found a huge haul of chalk couture at a yard sale for $15 and am so lost but knew it was an amazing steal then I was like omg what about my cricut maker to make some stencils of exactly what i want?! You answered so many of my questions! Thanks girl. You just got yourself a new subscriber in me! I have got a lot to learn lol
Great stuff. I have a sign warehouse plotter and lots of vinyl and clear and paper transfer paper. I used to do a lot of glass etching but the trend has faded somewhat so we bought a t shirt heat press and moved on. Recently got into doing tie dyes and will use this process to do our brand logo on our shirts. Perfect solution and way easier than emulsion techniques, thanks a ton.
Watching for the first time! I’m so excited to find you. I’ve had my screen printing kit forever and have been afraid to use it. Thank you so much for this video! You are awesome and I look forward to seeing more from you! I’ll binge your channel this weekend 🥰
Yay! I'm so glad it gave you some confidence. I totally believe in you! You should join my Facebook group in case you run into issues! facebook.com/groups/cricutandcrafty
@@DIYAlex I did it! I made my first shirt last night! Only one color for now but I was so excited to see how satisfying it was to pull that screen up! Thank you so very much for your tips and tricks! I was so nervous for nothing! You are the bomb! 🥰
Saw a video where they used HTV on the screen, which made it reusable. The screen can be washed with the design on it, as the design is fused to the screen 😊
This was super helpful thank you! What do you do if you want to do multiple shirts in a row, do you have to wash in between or can you just move the screen to the next shirt?
Have you ever thought of using the cricket to cut out the design and apply it to photo emulsion instead and peel off the stinker afterwards as if it was a normal screen?
Does it matter what brand or color vinyl you use in order to screen print? Are some vinyl brands better than others for this process? This video has been a great help!
Hi Hannah! I haven't had any issues with different brands of permanent adhesive vinyl, but I'm sure I haven't tried them all. StarCraft HD has been the easiest to work with so far!
I noticed you don't use the emulsion process for screen printing. What is the difference? I LOVE the way you do things and can wait for my supplies to come in to make shirts!!!
Thanks Jeni! Yes, so this is water based ink using vinyl and my Cricut to create the stencil. The ink is totally different but still very permanent. It’s so easy!
You can, but once you press it on the screen it can never come off. SO you'd have to be prepared to sacrifice a piece of mesh to that design forever. You can find a video on how to clean your screen here: ruclips.net/video/X5onakGYtKk/видео.html
I love your video! I'm starting this adventure to help out my husband's business! It's all new to me so I've had a couple of mess ups. most of all is how do you clean ink from bleed-throughs, so it doesn't get on the next shirt? or do you have to throw it away and start over again?
I haven't tried this, but on another site one person commented that he taped pennies to the corners to keep the screens further from the shirt,so when he lifted the screen off it didn't bleed onto the shirt.
Hi Alex! Would you need to clean the screen each time if you are doing multiple shirts with the same design? Can you share that process? Not sure if you have another video with those details! Thank you!
This is clear medium tack transfer tape from 143VINYL! You can find it here: www.143vinyl.com/Clear-Medium-Tack-Transfer-Tape-12-inches-by-30-Feet.html?partner=403469
Thanks for the detailed tutorial! One thing you did leave out though is if you are using a thin fabric you want to put something between the front and back to prevent the ink from bleeding through.
I have never had any issues with ink bleeding through, but it is an option!
Good point thanks
Loved this! Haven’t screened printed since high school! I’m now 60…. May have to get the supplies and play around with it !! Thx 😃
It's super fun!
I didn't realize screen printing could be so easy! I'm one of those people that doesn't like the feel of HTV, and the designs I want to do (from personal art) align better with the process of screen printing than vinyl. Thank you for this great tutorial!
It’s surprising how easy it can be! You’re welcome!
I started putting the tape on the back of the screen instead of on the front. I found it to be much easier and I don't have to worry about getting the tape against the corners of the screen. Hope that helps someone 😃
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Alex! I was looking to try screen printing...again (haven't done since jr. high)...and was stressing my brain about finding a user friendly way to do this at home within a small space. You've completely inspired me to move forward with this method. Thanks again! Keep inspiring...you're Awesome💖
Yay! I'm so glad you found this video inspiring! I can't wait to see what you create!
Thank you so much for your detailed video on the process. My son learned this in high school and never did anything with it. Now Im going to start a business and show him how it's done. Perhaps he will be inspired 😁
lol you're welcome! I hope it does inspire him!
This is the BEST screen printing video I have ever seen.
I really appreciate the kind words!! Thank you for watching!!
-Lindsay
Thank you for this! I screen printed my boyfriends work shirts for his business over the weekend. They turned out great! Thank you again for always giving such detailed instructions!
YAY! I’m so glad it went well for you! You’re welcome 💕
What transfer tape did you use?
Also thank you for the Teflon sheet with magnets idea, huge.
Best. Hack. Ever.
This has been the best vinyl screenprinting tutorial I have seen, thank you!
Thank you! :)
I’m switching from HTV to screen printing and your videos are extremely helpful. Thank you 🥰❤️
Yay! I'm so glad. You're welcome!
@@DIYAlex so you just use permanent vinyl?
Yes
Ok I was wondering why we would use regular vinyl. Permanent makes sense.
Awesome video, thank you. Quick, concise, and informative.
Thanks for the video! It was super helpful. I've been making shirts with HTV for a while, but I've always wanted to try silkscreening.
You're welcome! This is a great way to expand your business!
Me as well you are awesome, thanks for this video
I'm so glad I watched this. I watched a few other videos that had a crazy process, with tons of chemicals and having to keep the screen in the sun for like 2 days I was like whattt lol but I realize those videos were old, before the amazing use of cricut. I have been proficient with cricut and silhouette for years now, but this is the only thing I have not tried. And I feel I'm ready. Thanks
You were probably seeing videos on plastisol screen printing. It’s much more complex than water based screed printing! This process is so easy!
@@DIYAlex yup it is. I cant do any crafting that deals with chemicals because I have parrots and fumes would kill them. so i am glad I found a process for waterbased ink. I ordered the stuff I need to start and it was under $50 which is also amazing. thanks again for this video
Great vid. You gave loads of useful information without a lot of extraneous chit chat. Thanks!
Thanks Lindsay! Those are the kinds of tutorials I like, so that’s what I make!
Just tried this and it came out so good thanks for the help! So surprised I got it right on my first try!! Letting it dry and gonna heat press it tomorrow so excited!
Nice job!! I'm so glad!
Did you have to use heat gun or just let it dry over night and then heat press?
Thank you for making this! I'm excited to try it out!
FIRST time watching your channel. I have to say you made this look so easy. I can't wait to try this. Thank you soooo much for sharing. Blessings!
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Great tutorial! You answered all the questions I couldn't find answers to and I feel more confident to start my first screen printing project. Thank you
You are so welcome! Cheers to being confident!
-Lindsay
This video is great, I completely understand the process now.
I had never seen this process. Thank you for this video
Looks super cool! I saw a kit in hobby lobby wonder what it was
Yes those kits are a great starter set!
This was very detailed and helpful. Thank you so much
this is easily the best video explaining this that i've seen THANK YOU!
Thank you! I'm so glad it helped you!
Love the information. You did put something in the shirt so that the ink don't go through right, thanks for sharing
No I didn't put anything in the shirt, but you can use parchment paper if you prefer.
@@DIYAlex Thank you for replaying, I will use parchment paper thanks
Best explanation for everything!!!! Thank you
Thank you!
This is a good guide, thax much for this demo
thank you so much! found a huge haul of chalk couture at a yard sale for $15 and am so lost but knew it was an amazing steal then I was like omg what about my cricut maker to make some stencils of exactly what i want?! You answered so many of my questions! Thanks girl. You just got yourself a new subscriber in me! I have got a lot to learn lol
How awesome is that! Welcome to my Crafty Fam, @HuggableEarth!
This was very detailed and informative. Thank you 😊
LOVE THIS! You're explanations are so user friendly and make me feel like this is something I can try!! Thanks! Heading over to follow you on IG!
Aw thank you! I'm so glad it was helpful!
That Cricut is something else!
I know! The possibilities are limitless!
Great stuff. I have a sign warehouse plotter and lots of vinyl and clear and paper transfer paper. I used to do a lot of glass etching but the trend has faded somewhat so we bought a t shirt heat press and moved on. Recently got into doing tie dyes and will use this process to do our brand logo on our shirts. Perfect solution and way easier than emulsion techniques, thanks a ton.
Oh yeah definitely! Can you make a permanent screen using HTV that would be perfect for your logo!
Watching for the first time! I’m so excited to find you. I’ve had my screen printing kit forever and have been afraid to use it. Thank you so much for this video! You are awesome and I look forward to seeing more from you! I’ll binge your channel this weekend 🥰
Yay! I'm so glad it gave you some confidence. I totally believe in you! You should join my Facebook group in case you run into issues! facebook.com/groups/cricutandcrafty
@@DIYAlex I did it! I made my first shirt last night! Only one color for now but I was so excited to see how satisfying it was to pull that screen up! Thank you so very much for your tips and tricks! I was so nervous for nothing! You are the bomb! 🥰
This was extremely helpful. I will be trying this very soon, wish me luck!
I'm so glad! Good luck!
I’m gonna try this. You just saved me a ton of money. Thank you! 😭
I'm so glad you love it! You're welcome!
Awsome, thanks for getting back!
Thank u , u give all information, love the video
Thanks for the great tutorial! Also on an unrelated note, you have the same name as a world champion drone racing pilot.
You're welcome! I found that out a couple of years ago when I googled myself! How funny!
This is a fantastic tutorial, thank you!
Thank you so much for this video very helpful can’t wait to try it
Hi Alex, love the video super helpful! One question- can you continue to reuse the screens for multiple shirts?
yes
Yes, here you go ruclips.net/video/JJN5hoWwyWE/видео.html
Thanks for the wonderful video.
Thank you for this simple video! I’m definitely going to try doing this. I subscribed. You’re awesome!
Aw thank you! Welcome to my Crafty Fam!
This tutorial is a lifesaver! I hate weeding! Thank you!
This will save you a lot of weeding! You're welcome!
Thanks for this video. Cute shirt!!!!
You’re welcome!
GIRL thank you so much.
You are so welcome!
So helpful and straightforward, thank you!
You’re welcome!
Thank you for a great video.
You're welcome!
Thank you! I'd heard I can use my CriCut for screen printing but didn't know the process. I hate vinyl on clothes.
You're welcome! Screen printing rocks!
Great, easy to follow video! Thanks!💜
Amazing information,,,,,I think I can do that! Thank you
You're welcome!
Thank you for this great information so professionally delivered!
You’re welcome! 💕
Great tutorial! How many times would you be able to reuse this? Will the print start to come off the silk screen or is it permanent?
Do you mean reuse the design or reuse the screen? The vinyl comes off the screen easily so you can clean it between projects.
I also wonder about this :) is it possible to clean the screen with the vinyl on and reuse it, or do I HAVE to take the vinyl off when cleaning?
Saw a video where they used HTV on the screen, which made it reusable. The screen can be washed with the design on it, as the design is fused to the screen 😊
I read one comment on a different site that said she could use it for about 5 shirts, then it started to peel.
Thank you so much! Very helpful video 🙏🏻💕
You're welcome!
This was a really great video, thanks for all the details in your process! 💕
You’re welcome! ☺️
@@DIYAlex1
Thank you for this video. It was so helpful.
You're welcome! I'm so glad!
Great video, very helpful. I like this method better than htv.
Awesome video thank you
Thank You! This helped me so much
You’re welcome!
Love this! Going to try to do this !
Once again a great tutorial. Thank You.
Thank you! :)
Thank you
This worked
So well! Thank you!
You're welcome!
This is so cool! I need to try this
It’s really fun! Definitely worth trying!
Thank you so much great video and so simple
You're welcome! It really is simple!
Great video
Thanks!
This was super helpful thank you! What do you do if you want to do multiple shirts in a row, do you have to wash in between or can you just move the screen to the next shirt?
Fantastic👍
I love! Amazing! Can’t wait to try this!
It's so fun!
Have you ever thought of using the cricket to cut out the design and apply it to photo emulsion instead and peel off the stinker afterwards as if it was a normal screen?
No, I prefer to stick with water based screen printing but that's an interesting idea!
Very Helpful! Thank You
You're welcome!
Thank you for sharing! So helpful! :)
You're welcome!
youre a God send! Thanks love! this was perfect!!
I'm so glad it was helpful! :)
Hey Alex, What specific vinyl do you use for this project? Would any vinyl work? (ex. holographic, glow in the dark)
Any adhesive vinyl should work fine.
Does it matter what brand or color vinyl you use in order to screen print? Are some vinyl brands better than others for this process? This video has been a great help!
Hi Hannah! I haven't had any issues with different brands of permanent adhesive vinyl, but I'm sure I haven't tried them all. StarCraft HD has been the easiest to work with so far!
Thank you!!
LOVE THIS!!! Thank you so much!
Yay I’m so glad! Thank you!
awesome tutorial! thankss
You're welcome!
Thank you for sharing! I so want to try this!
New subscriber here! Love your channel!
You're welcome! I'm so glad you're here. Welcome to my little Crafty Fam!
Do you put anything in-between the layers of the shirt to stop the ink from bleeding onto the other side?
I don't, but you can use parchment paper if you want.
How long does one of these screens last? Could you do let's say 50 shirts without having the vinyl peel or having to constantly wash the screen?
I noticed you don't use the emulsion process for screen printing. What is the difference? I LOVE the way you do things and can wait for my supplies to come in to make shirts!!!
Thanks Jeni! Yes, so this is water based ink using vinyl and my Cricut to create the stencil. The ink is totally different but still very permanent. It’s so easy!
@@DIYAlex You are my new HERO!! Thank you!!
great video!
Very helpful
Hi thanks for this video!! It’s really cool 😎. Can you make multiple shirts at a time?
Yes! You can learn how here: ruclips.net/video/JJN5hoWwyWE/видео.html
Can you use heart transfer rather than vinyl? How would the cleaning process work in that instance?
You can, but once you press it on the screen it can never come off. SO you'd have to be prepared to sacrifice a piece of mesh to that design forever. You can find a video on how to clean your screen here: ruclips.net/video/X5onakGYtKk/видео.html
New sub here. Thank you for this. Really helps alot
Welcome!
I love your video! I'm starting this adventure to help out my husband's business! It's all new to me so I've had a couple of mess ups. most of all is how do you clean ink from bleed-throughs, so it doesn't get on the next shirt? or do you have to throw it away and start over again?
Mess ups are part of learning! I would wipe off the screen if you see any bleed through in between the shirts.
I haven't tried this, but on another site one person commented that he taped pennies to the corners to keep the screens further from the shirt,so when he lifted the screen off it didn't bleed onto the shirt.
Hi Alex! Would you need to clean the screen each time if you are doing multiple shirts with the same design? Can you share that process? Not sure if you have another video with those details! Thank you!
Here’s a tutorial showing you what to do!
ruclips.net/video/JJN5hoWwyWE/видео.html
Do u have to put anything between the layers of tshirt to protect from bleeding through?
You can put parchment paper between the layers of the shirt if you want.
Such an AMAZING tutorial!!!
Hi Alex, great illustrative video! Can you link your heat gun please, so many variations on Amazon. - Thnx
The heat gun I have is from Harbor freight, but any heat gun will do!
Can the screen be used multiple times before/after cleaning the paint off or is it just one and done.
You can use it multiple times in the same project! Here’s a tutorial: ruclips.net/video/JJN5hoWwyWE/видео.html
Love it! Great video! thanks Could I use contact paper to transfer? Instead of the transfer tape, so it's not so sticky?
You could try! I haven’t tried that yet.
How many tshirts can you use the name screen for with that stencil on it?
Thank you for the tutorial, wondering what brand is that Transfer tape? The Cricut brand doesn’t work for stencils thanks.
She said it about 4:00 mins in. I believe Oracle
Thank you for your help!
This is clear medium tack transfer tape from 143VINYL! You can find it here: www.143vinyl.com/Clear-Medium-Tack-Transfer-Tape-12-inches-by-30-Feet.html?partner=403469
Thank you!!!
I thought 651 vinyls are the most sticky?
Why are we using permanent vinyl and not the removable ones?
You can use either
Do you have a video that talks about how to do multiple shirts with the same stencil?
Yes mam! Here you go: ruclips.net/video/JJN5hoWwyWE/видео.html
I made my first shirt and it was so easy thanks to your awesome tutorial!
I'm so glad Christine! I'm sure you did a great job!
How long would you let it dry normally...not using a heat gun...before setting it with heat press? Great video.
It depends on how thick your ink is. Just touch it lightly when you think it’s dry. A few hours should be plenty of time.