| If you want to make your own style statement; | | | | design space. You can download pictures and |
| there is no better way to do it than by wearing one | | | | illustrations online or you could ct them from a |
| of your own designs on a custom t-shirts; you could | | | | magazine but you will need to scan these t use hem |
| do something that every face in the crowd is doing | | | | with the graphics software. |
| and shop at the local retail store or you could create | | | | Once you have the picture or the illustration in the |
| your own style with personally designed custom | | | | right place, try inserting the words or slogans, if you |
| t-shirt. Not only are custom t-shirts amazing to look | | | | don't want to use slogans, you can experiment with |
| at but also they are considerably cheaper than the | | | | different sizes of the image placed against various |
| retail store versions that every kid with a few bucks | | | | background colors. On the other hand if you do want |
| in his pocket is probably wearing. So here are some | | | | to use a slogan, you can get really creative with its |
| tips on how you can create a spectacular looking | | | | position in the design space. The words can be bigger |
| custom t-shirt without venturing out of your home. | | | | or smaller than the image; they can be placed just |
| You will need an ink jet printer and some heat | | | | about anywhere in reference to the picture or |
| transfer paper for the job along with some t-shirt | | | | illustration, on top, to the side or below, or simply on |
| blanks; however, of you do not want to go through | | | | one side, or in an arc; it really is a matter of personal |
| the hassle; there is another easy way. Just get your | | | | choice. |
| design ready and then head over to one of the | | | | With the design ready, you could either visit a |
| numerous websites online that offer custom t-shirt | | | | custom t-shirt printing site and there are many of |
| printing services; just give them the design, choose | | | | them online so you should have no problem finding |
| the fabric, color and pattern of the t-shirt and your | | | | one that offers suitable rates. However, if you would |
| very own, brand new custom t-shirt will be delivered | | | | like to take on the printing task; this is what you will |
| to you within a week. Apparent shopping has never | | | | need to do: |
| been easier and certainly does not get better than | | | | To begin with choose the color of the t-shirt blanks; |
| this. So here are some quick and easy tips that will | | | | these are available in basic white, some colors and |
| help you to design your t-shirt is a matter of a few | | | | black. It is important to know the color of the t-shirt |
| minutes | | | | blank because you will need to choose the transfer |
| To begin with, start working out the design on a | | | | paper accordingly. The heat transfer paper is available |
| piece of paper, think about the shape, would you like | | | | for printing on black, white and colored t-shirts; you |
| the design to cover the entire front section or would | | | | can also use a glitter sheet for a party look. |
| you like it on one side perhaps diagonally stretching | | | | The next step is to set the printer; if you are using |
| across the torso or may be you would want to stick | | | | an HP printer choose 'iron on paper', for Canon use |
| to the traditional version of a design at the center of | | | | the option 'Iron on T-shirt paper" and for Epson use |
| the front section? Take a piece of paper and draw | | | | the option "Plain paper" and tick horizontal to create a |
| the outline of your design, if you have a graphics | | | | mirror image. With most printers, you will need to |
| designing software, life should e easy because you | | | | ensure that the image is being printed in the mirror |
| will be able to experiment easily without wasting a lot | | | | mode to get the design to look right on the t-shirt. |
| of paper and time. Once you have an idea about the | | | | Once the design is printed, apply the transfer paper |
| outline of your design, start by placing the illustrations | | | | to the surface and use a hot iron for seconds all |
| and/ or pictures that you want on the t-shirt in the | | | | over the design. |