How to Screen Print with Craft Vinyl in 10 Easy Steps
With your vinyl cutter, you can create custom screen printed t-shirts at home with no chemicals! Follow the step-by-step instructions (with pictures!) and you will be creating your own t-shirts in no time at all.
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This is one of the most special projects I have ma fabric ink soaked into the fibers leaving a soft feel.
Thank you, Kim, for trusting me with this project ❤️❤️❤️
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fabric ink soaked into the fibers leaving a soft feel.
Thank you, Kim, for trusting me with this project ❤️❤️❤️
#memorialgift #monogram #memorialgifts #cricut #cricutmade #cricutmaker #cricuttutorial #cricuteverywhere #cricutcrafting #designspace #cricutcrafts #cricutproject #cricutcreations #cricutmachine #diyscreenprinting #craftroom #screenprinting #screenprinttutorial #vinylcraft #htvvinyl #speedball #screenprinted #vinylcrafts #craftsblogger #silhouettecameo #madewithcricut #cricutexploreair #cricutcreated #htv #pigskinsandpigtails"> I bought this IKEA pillowcase probably 2+ years ag painter’s tape on the screen. This makes it easier to see that your design is centered.
❌ Don’t use the 10x14 frame for this. The full 12x12 sheet of vinyl fits better on this 16x20 size frame.
⭕️ Instead of using a large squeegee, I printed each XO individually with a small squeegee. This made it easier to get even pressure on each letter.
❌ Don’t squeegee over the pillow seams. When your squeegee hits these bumps, it can cause your ink to bleed.
Watch my stories for a more detailed explanation of these tips!
#diycraft #cricut #cricutmade #cricutmaker #cricuteverywhere #craftymama #cricutcrafting #cricutcrafts #cricutproject #craftersofinstagram #cricutcreated #cricutmachine #screenprinting #screenprinttutorial #vinylcraft #speedball #screenprinted #vinylcrafts #craftsblogger #vinylscreenprinting #createmakeshare #pigskinsandpigtails #diycrafts #silhouettecameo #diycrafting #craftersgonnacraft #makersgonnamake #calledtobecreative #ikeafind #vinylcutter">
painter’s tape on the screen. This makes it easier to see that your design is centered.
❌ Don’t use the 10x14 frame for this. The full 12x12 sheet of vinyl fits better on this 16x20 size frame.
⭕️ Instead of using a large squeegee, I printed each XO individually with a small squeegee. This made it easier to get even pressure on each letter.
❌ Don’t squeegee over the pillow seams. When your squeegee hits these bumps, it can cause your ink to bleed.
Watch my stories for a more detailed explanation of these tips!
#diycraft #cricut #cricutmade #cricutmaker #cricuteverywhere #craftymama #cricutcrafting #cricutcrafts #cricutproject #craftersofinstagram #cricutcreated #cricutmachine #screenprinting #screenprinttutorial #vinylcraft #speedball #screenprinted #vinylcrafts #craftsblogger #vinylscreenprinting #createmakeshare #pigskinsandpigtails #diycrafts #silhouettecameo #diycrafting #craftersgonnacraft #makersgonnamake #calledtobecreative #ikeafind #vinylcutter"> Target trips + screen printed reusable bags ❤️ painter’s tape I was able to see through the screen to figure out my placement. I used dot stickers to mark the top corners, making it easy to line up the screen each time.
I’m sharing a couple more tips in my stories today so be sure to click through those!
#diycraft #cricut #cricutmade #cricutmaker #cricuteverywhere #craftymama #cricutcrafting #cricutcrafts #cricutproject #craftersofinstagram #cricutcreated #cricutmachine #screenprinting #screenprinttutorial #vinylcraft #speedball #screenprinted #vinylcrafts #targetbag #vinylscreenprinting #createmakeshare #pigskinsandpigtails #diycrafts #silhouettecameo #diycrafting #craftersgonnacraft #makersgonnamake #targettrip #svg #vinylcutter">
painter’s tape I was able to see through the screen to figure out my placement. I used dot stickers to mark the top corners, making it easy to line up the screen each time.
I’m sharing a couple more tips in my stories today so be sure to click through those!
#diycraft #cricut #cricutmade #cricutmaker #cricuteverywhere #craftymama #cricutcrafting #cricutcrafts #cricutproject #craftersofinstagram #cricutcreated #cricutmachine #screenprinting #screenprinttutorial #vinylcraft #speedball #screenprinted #vinylcrafts #targetbag #vinylscreenprinting #createmakeshare #pigskinsandpigtails #diycrafts #silhouettecameo #diycrafting #craftersgonnacraft #makersgonnamake #targettrip #svg #vinylcutter">