by Jennifer | Mar 26, 2020 | Beginner Tutorials, Cricut Projects, Ink, Screen Printing, Screen Printing Press, Vinyl Projects
This post is sponsored by Hanes Brands Inc. The project, process and opinions are all mine. When learning to screen print at home, you might grab a jar of white ink and make your first print on a dark shirt. This is exactly what I did – my very first screen...
by Jennifer | Mar 11, 2020 | Cricut Projects, Ink, Screen Printing, Screen Printing Press, Vinyl Projects
When you are wearing your green this St. Patrick’s Day, consider going green beyond March 17th. The screen printing industry has taken some heat over the years for the chemicals, aerosols and waste involved in printing shirts. While it would be difficult to...
by Jennifer | Feb 11, 2020 | Cricut Projects, Project Ideas, Screen Printing, Screen Printing Press, Tutorials
This post was sponsored by Brandwear United. Today is a cold, rainy day here in Texas. It’s the perfect day to wear… and talk about screen printing on long sleeve t-shirts. If you are looking to DIY your own branded t-shirts or maybe you want to sell them,...
by Jennifer | Jan 25, 2020 | Cricut Projects, Design Tips, Screen Printing, Screen Printing Press, Tutorials, Valentines, Vinyl Projects
When you are screen printing a design that has overlapping or touching colors, there are different techniques you can use depending on the result you are trying to achieve. I’m comparing two common methods that I call “overlap” and...
by Jennifer | Dec 3, 2019 | Christmas, Cricut Projects, Screen Printing, Screen Printing Press, Vinyl Projects
Get your team or family in the Christmas spirit with matching Santa hats! Using one piece of vinyl cut on your Cricut or Silhouette, you can screen print dozens of felt Santa hats in no time. Start by cutting your team name or personalization using Cricut Design...
by Jennifer | Nov 27, 2019 | Christmas, Cricut Projects, Project Ideas, Screen Printing, Screen Printing Press, Vinyl Projects
We are counting down the days until Santa comes to town! Santa mats have become so popular this year, so I thought I’d make my version using screen printing with vinyl. These would be a great product to add to your shop or Christmas craft fair booth. Whether...
by Jennifer | Nov 23, 2019 | Screen Printing, Screen Printing Press, Tutorials
I first learned how to screen print with just a Speedball frame, some ink and a shirt on my craft room table. It worked great and I made many shirts this way. But there was always this anticipation when I lifted the screen – Did I get ink evenly over the...
by Jennifer | Oct 21, 2019 | Ink, Project Ideas, Screen Printing, Screen Printing Press, Tutorials
Last week I shared a tutorial on a DIY Youth and Toddler size screen printing pallet that I made for my screen printing press. This same pallet works great for tote bags too! Today I’m making a personalized trick-or-treat bag for my daughter who is going to be...
by Jennifer | Oct 14, 2019 | Screen Printing, Screen Printing Press, Tutorials
When I started screen printing, I put my shirt on a table, placed the screen printing frame on top, and squeegeed ink over it. When you lift the screen, you reveal your screen printed design. But… what if you missed a spot? Putting your screen back on the...
by Jennifer | Oct 10, 2019 | Cricut Projects, Screen Printing, Screen Printing Press
I love using my Cricut to create screen printed shirts (rather than HTV) without the chemicals and exposure units of traditional screen printing. With minimal setup, I can make shirts that look just like the pros. However, one of the challenges I’ve encountered...
by Jennifer | Jun 25, 2019 | Cricut Projects, Screen Printing, Screen Printing Press, Tutorials
If you have gotten serious about your screen printing, you’ve likely looked into one of these 1 Color 1 Station Screen Printing Presses. These hinged platforms are very helpful when apply ink through your screen. If you happen to miss a spot, just pull the...
