How Do You Create Stencils To Paint On T-Shirts?
Using stencils on T-shirts can dress them up as well as cover up stains. Although any store-bought or homemade stencil will work, the easiest way to create stencils is with freezer paper. Freezer paper differs from kitchen wax paper in that it is waxed on only one side. This makes it easy to affix the paper to your shirt so that the stencil turns out crisp and doesn’t slip while you are painting. Freezer paper is also translucent, making it simple to trace a printed image onto the fabric. Draw your stencil onto the unwaxed side of the freezer paper. You can also place an image under the freezer paper and trace it. With your pencil, color in the areas of the design that you want painted. Cut out the colored parts from the freezer paper with your craft knife. Make sure to leave smooth cuts, because any rough edges will transfer to the T-shirt. Place a piece of cardboard inside the shirt underneath where you plan to paint your design. Place the stencil, waxed side down, on the T-shirt. He
