Vinyl Printing Process

Vinyl Printing Process - Recap

I tried to make something cool, but not coming out with a lot of ideas, and here what I got.

This is my first sketch on paper... ^^~

Tried to put things to computer, using Wacom.. :|||

A little bit different from the first draft... ^^~

but, at least, it was ready to print... :D

now, doing vinyl printing. It was really quick, just a couple of minutes. :))

Here is the product of vinyl printing. It is ready to peel.

Here is a blank white T-shirt.

Put some colors on it...

Already peeled the vinyl and ready to do the press heating... :D

Another use of iron, press heating =)))

And this is the final product after 10 minutes ironing. It was so fascinating to have something done by myself.

A closer look. It is OK, not too bad. Cheer!!!

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