Was bored, had a couple bucks to spend, found one black and one brown shirt for 2 bucks each, made some shitty stencils, this was the outcome:
HL2 Lambda (from black shirt):
[img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/51661/Magic/IMG_20110802_102645.jpg[/img]
Combine Overwatch symbol (from brown shirt):
[img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/51661/Magic/IMG_20110802_101137.jpg[/img]
I plan to do an Aperture Science one later this week, but I gotta work on my stenciling.
I would like the lower one if the shirt was black, the Combine icon would be orange and a LOT bigger.
That's just my opinion, they're still cool and all. Thought I could give some feedback on what I personally would like changed.
[QUOTE='[Green];31500044']I would like the lower one if the shirt was black, the Combine icon would be orange and a LOT bigger.
That's just my opinion, they're still cool and all. Thought I could give some feedback on what I personally would like changed.[/QUOTE]
I agree with you 100 percent. The problem is that I don't know what color the shirt turns into when bleached. If I had known before hand, I think I would have used a different color shirt for the Combine logo.
Well, you know how they say. If you don't succeed, try, try, try.....try and try again. You'll get it right eventually.
I like the way that looks! How is this done? I might try it out with something different.
Could you share with us how this is done?
Sure.
[U]You will need:[/U]
[B]-[/B] Empty spray bottle
[B]-[/B] Bleach
[B]-[/B] Water
[B]-[/B] Strips of cardboard
[B]-[/B] White Towel
[B]-[/B] A blank, colored t-shirt [I](You can get these for around $3 at most arts and crafts stores)[/I]
[B]-[/B] Scissors
[B]-[/B] X-Acto Knife or Box Cutter [I](Optional, but recommended for more accurate stencils)[/I]
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[B]1.) [/B]Create your stencil by printing out your design onto a normal sheet of paper, and put it over one of your pieces of cardboard. Using scissors or your blade, cut the cardboard out by using the paper as a guide.
[B]2.)[/B] In your spray bottle, mix one part bleach with one part water. (ex. 100 mL water/100 mL bleach)
[B]3.)[/B] Prepare the shirt for bleaching. Place your t-shirt on a counter that won't get damaged by the bleach. Inside of your shirt, place another slab of cardboard in-between the front and back so that bleach does not seep into the back of your shirt.
[highlight]CAUTION: DO THIS NEXT PART IN A WELL VENTILATED ROOM AND/OR WITH A RESPIRATOR/MASK. BREATHING BLEACH IS NOT GOOD FOR YOUR BODY. DUH.[/highlight]
[B]4.)[/B] Set your bottle so that it's in a misting mode. Spray directly perpendicular to the shirt for an effect similar to the Combine logo shirt. Spray it at an angle for a "sparkly" effect like with the Lambda logo shirt. Pull the trigger about 7-8 times.
[B]5.)[/B] Immediately after your first layer of spray, take a white towel and dry the sprayed area. The new color will begin to show. If you want it lighter, you can spray and dry another layer to make it lighter. You can also use this technique for varieties of shades (see the lambda shirt).
Note that the colors will seem dark at first, and may look like crap at first. Note that it takes a good half an hour before the bleach goes through the dye. Keep that in mind when you decide to layer.
[B]Oh yeah, and don't wear colored clothing while you do this. Derp.[/B]
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And that's that. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask! Note that I'm still an amateur.
Holy shit I have a black cat will that work too?
shit job on first one, the spray is too wide and paper outlines visible.
also boring composition and nothing really special seeing as you printed out premade stencils and sprayed some shit onto it.
There's so mutch potential you are not tapping.
[QUOTE=3v3ryb0dy;31507188]shit job on first one, the spray is too wide and paper outlines visible.
also boring composition and nothing really special seeing as you printed out premade stencils and sprayed some shit onto it.
There's so mutch potential you are not tapping.[/QUOTE]
... he said, before going home and trying it himself.
Who knew that ripped jeans and ragged cuts would be so popular? I think you're on to something. Keep it up.
[QUOTE=3v3ryb0dy;31507188]shit job on first one, the spray is too wide and paper outlines visible.
also boring composition and nothing really special seeing as you printed out premade stencils and sprayed some shit onto it.
There's so mutch potential you are not tapping.[/QUOTE]
I'm new to it. This was more practice than practicality. You are right about the paper outlines thing though. That's my first one I made ever, so I was having a tough time.
I also prefer the minimalism of it all, I didn't want too much on the shirt. Yeah, it's just making stencils and spray bleach onto it, but it's 3 bucks to make a decent look design instead of something bland and boring.
[editline]3rd August 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=Sifflix;31506773]Holy shit I have a black cat will that work too?[/QUOTE]
Sure.
Don't know if the cat will like it too much.
Is the border in the first one intentional?
[QUOTE=wallyroberto_2;31519942]Is the border in the first one intentional?[/QUOTE]
Originally, it was by accident, but I started to like it and I worked with.
So... are you going to make more? I want one. I'll definitely buy one if you sell them..like that will ever happen.
Still. Point still stands
[QUOTE=Sinsmarter;31598906]So... are you going to make more? I want one. I'll definitely buy one if you sell them..like that will ever happen.
Still. Point still stands[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I'm working on an Aperture Science logo one, but that will be it for personal shirts. I'm trying to perfect the stencil and the material I use.
I posted above on information on how to make it yourself, and it's relatively cheap and easy to make. I'm willing to sell some if people are interested and aren't able to make the shirts themselves. People are welcome to PM me, I guess.
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