It started with this.
When I made my burlap personalized pillow I,
accidentally,
forgot to put something under the burlap and I painted our concrete driveway.
Oops.
After walking past it over and over for the last week I thought to myself
"Hey, self. That actually looks pretty cool.
You should try to do it on purpose!"
So, that's what I did.
On a t-shirt
(that I bought at the Dollar Store.)
So, I got out my plastic and burner and made myself a stencil.
Then, I placed a scrap piece of burlap over the shirt and placed the stencil over that.
I didn't want to paint directly on the shirt.
(Although, I'm going to try that affect next.)
I gave the stencil a few good coats.
Next time though, I'll be more patient and spray a few thin coats instead of getting all spray paint happy on it.
(that will keep it from getting drip marks next time.)
I like the end result.
It's simple.
Just how a T-shirt should be.

















10 comments:
This is such a great project! I love the whole look you achieved with it! I would love to have you share this @ Show & Share--
http://southernlovely.blogspot.com/2011/09/show-share-4.html
On my way. :) Thanks for the invite!
Oh, great idea. I love the subtle look that burlap helped you get.
I love all the things someone can do with spray paint! Great shirt! Nice project. I highlighted this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com. Grab my "featured' button.
It looks really cool - what a great effect! The burlap mask was a great touch. How do you make the stencil with the burner, though? Does it just burn through the plastic and make a clean "cut"? You probably have to put something underneath and it's probably unhealthy to inhale the plastic fumes, right?
What a great idea for making the stencil! Eliminating all that cutting would make it so much easier. I, also would like to know more about making a stencil with a burner.
I'll write up a post about the stencil cutting today and explain. :)
Here you go. :)
http://eatingmycandy.blogspot.com/2011/09/stenciling-know-how.html
That turned out awesome! I would never have thought to use spray paint on a t-shirt! Best part it's from the dollar store! Talk about thrifty and so stylish! I'm going to try this! Thanks for linking up with us at Show & Share!
Marie
mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com
What a neat effect! :)
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