How-To Screen Print a DIY Custom T-Shirt

DIY Screen Print TShirts At Home

Video instructions

What you will need

DIY Screen Printing Custom T-Shirts Supplies

Step 1

DIY Screen Print Custom T-Shirts
Position EZScreen Silkscreen Stencil on t-shirt. Use a plastic frame for multiple printing or for preventing ink from going on the t-shirt. 
Note: Place a piece of cardboard or paper inside the shirt to prevent the ink from bleeding through the other side.

Step 2

Attach the EZScreen stencil to the plastic frame using blue painters tape. This step is optional, and a plastic frame does not need to be used for every project.

DIY Screen Print Custom T-Shirt Plastic Frame

Step 3

DIY Screen Printing Kit
Using the popsicle stick, add a generous amount of screen printing ink to the squeegee. 

Step 4

Spread screen printing ink over the stencil until the entire surface is coated.

DIY Screen Print Custom Screen Printing Kit

Step 5

DIY Screen Printing
Lift the EZScreen Stencil on each corner to check for voids (this step is easier without a plastic frame). If there are areas of missing ink, lay the stencil back down and go over that area again with the squeegee and more ink.

Step 4

Before the ink dries, quickly rinse the EZScreen Silk Screen Stencil using a washout brush and a plastic canvas for support. Blot excess moisture with paper towels and lay stencil emulsion side up to dry. For multiple printing, skip this step and lay the stencil onto the next item to be printed. Wash out the stencil when the ink becomes difficult to push through the stencil, as ink will begin to clog the silk screen mesh.

DIY Screen Printing Kits

Step 5

DIY Screen Printing Custom T-Shirts
Completed custom screen printed t-shirt! When the ink has completely dried, heat set shirt with a dry iron or heat press.

Note: Wait one week before washing.

3 ways to start screen printing

Make your own EZScreen stencils

Use your own printer and starter kit to expose your own screen

Checkout screen printing kits

Purchase pre-designed EZScreens

Pick from the catalog and get a stencil that is ready to use.

Checkout ready to use stencils

Get a custom stencil made for you

Send us your artwork and let us handle the rest.

Get a custom stencil