How to Screen Print a Shirt with Cricut | Full Process from Start to Finish!!

[@batgirl2285]

IDK if this was added anywhere else in comments but I was trying to make multiple shirts with the same screen, the first one would come out amazing then the second one would have hardly any ink transfer to the shirt. After doing some digging online I figured out that A) the Speedball ink I used is water soluble (which makes thin layers dry fast) B) My thin layer of ink was drying and clogging up the screen holes because I waited too long between shirts around 5-10 minutes. So lesson learned have all the shirts you want to press ready to go and don't wait more than 5 min between shirts and also don't rush the shirts and forget to cover the registration marks or circle hole at the top between shirts (luckily the ink washes out but I forgot to cover the circle oops!). Thanks Jennifer for your hard work! You are my go to when I need cricut help.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! That was great information! We learn by doing.

[@singinglalalalalala]

I also did multiple shirts and ran into this problem even when I moved quickly! I fixed it by carefully cleaning the non-vinyl side of the screen after the 3rd or 4th use with a toothbrush and water and VERY carefully dabbing at both sides with a paper towel.

[@Thattechguy80]

Keep a spray bottle with water handy. Spritz between shirts and cover with damp cloth to prevent premature drying. Or use plastisol ink. Plastisol is much messier, so more care is needed. But it doesn't dry and clog your screens so fast. You will need a plastisol cleaner (or acetone) to clean. But your tradeoff is longer working time between prints.

[@Geezer_Gun]

WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT YOUR CHANNEL IS YOUR CLEAR AND CONCISE DIRECTIONS. GREAT JOB!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks so much! 😊🌻

[@Bunny-pr8gw]

I've been doing this for years without the screen. You just cut your design normally onto adhesive vinyl, stick it onto the shirt directly after weeding, and squeegee some paint. Easy

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks for sharing! 😊🌻

[@Bunny-pr8gw]

@@JenniferMaker glad I found your channel! 🥳🤩

[@drewby_doobie_doo]

I'm new to this and was wondering what the point of the screen is

[@brendanbroadhead5087]

good question! maybe without the screen the ink might not be spread at the correct thickness? @@drewby_doobie_doo

[@okirooju3787]

​​@@drewby_doobie_doowith the screen you can do multiple shirts. Using the decal directly on the shirt will make the decal single use only.

[@vickywray7285]

I’ve seen other’s do screen printing but not with any directions, this is very easy to follow and makes a beginner even able to do, thank you so much!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SolarGraphX]

She does a great job explaining her process.

[@sandybrickman1392]

I’ve had my screen printing kit for a few months and haven’t found a good video…….until NOW! Thank you, you’re THE best!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad I could help!🥰

[@leonakofoed289]

Wow you are such a thorough teacher. I am new to cricut, and really want to try this soon. Thanks so much.

[@JenniferMaker]

You can do it! 😊🌻

[@dawnvanhaaren4634]

Thank you so much for your tutorial this is really going to help me a lot How can I reuse my screen design I am new at this and I am making multiple aprons with the same design.

[@terrybarnhill8451]

This a better way to get the white on a colored Tshirt without DTF!!! I can afford this!!!Thank you For making a way to get white on a Tshirt. !

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@claudiaparada5621]

You definitely make the best tutorial videos! I got my screen printing kit and paints over 6 months ago but haven't used them yet. Now I feel like I can finally go ahead with your straightforward video.

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so happy it helped! 😊🌻

[@Infinity2025-0]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us plus I love ur channel especially the class lessons & the amazing projects u do.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much!

[@monicalorimor6676]

Thank you for doing this video. You are making the steps easy to understand

[@JenniferMaker]

You're very welcome! 😊🌻

[@st67839]

I appreciate your detailed instructions at a slow pace. Thanks so much for the free stencils!

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@telequanta]

SO many valuable tips for DIY screen printing!

[@johnbubu8310]

Thank you Jennifer for your time and dedication. Your tutorials are flawless 😊

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much!😊🌻

[@nancyholmes1765]

You give such detailed but easy to understand directions! Love your videos. Please keep doing them!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you like them! 😊🌻

[@tararooff9101]

Thanks again! I am really enjoying these videos and I am looking forward to the upcoming event, too!

[@JenniferMaker]

YAY! Can't wait to "see" you there! 😊🌻

[@melinescrap1844]

Bonjour Jennifer, même si vos vidéos ne sont pas en français, j'adore les voir. Votre tenu et votre sourire m'attire. Vous êtes tellement agréable à écouter et c'est tellement bien expliqué et détaillé que je n'ai même pas besoin d'aller chercher une autre vidéo, car elles sont vraiment accomplies sur le thème. Merci pour votre savoir faire qui m'est très utile et je peux vous dire que depuis un an que j'ai ma machine j'ai vraiment vraiment bien appris grâce à vous. Merci beaucoup, cordialement.

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm sorry. I do not have translation here to fully understand. Thank you!

[@melinescrap1844]

@@JenniferMaker Hello Jennifer, even if your videos are not in French, I love watching them. Your dress and your smile attracts me. You guys are so lovely to listen to and it's so well explained and detailed that I don't even have to go get another video as they are really accomplished on the theme. Thank you for your know-how which is very useful to me and I can tell you that for a year that I have had my machine I have learned really really well thanks to you. Cordially thank you very much.

[@teresafortnerballentine825]

Thanks, Jennifer! As usual, an excellent tutorial. Question: the screen print kit you share includes inkjet transparency film. What is that used for please?

[@JenniferMaker]

It helps you to transfer your design. ❤️

[@נמרודדקל]

Hi, thanks for the awesome tutorial. I have the cricut EasyPress Mini will this fit?

[@JenniferMaker]

It is better to have a press that can cover the entire print in one press. jennifermaker.com/how-to-screen-print-a-shirt-with-cricut/

[@staceymoisant7998]

Your the BEST!! THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge❣️

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! 😊🌻

[@campfarm6910]

Always wondered how to do this process, thank you for sharing

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so very welcome💗

[@StrudelNoodle]

The video is great, but I LOVE that you wore two different colored shoes!!! 😂❤❤

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you like them but they are really a pair.

[@bhhunt4963]

Thank you so much. It’s a great day to go out and get all the equipment😂

[@JenniferMaker]

It sure is! 😊🌻

[@Truckingwiththeperrys]

I was definitely afraid before watching your video but you made it look so much easier. I'm going to order my screens now after watching you do this. Now just need to learn how to make larger images

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad I could help! 😊🌻

[@marycasey9404]

Thank you for this video, I was wondering if I could use my Cricut for screen printing but had no idea how to make it happen.

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad I could help! 😊🌻

[@ileanwithit]

Tried this method and it is pretty neat what one can do. Just gotta be patient. Instructions are easy to folow. Thank you. Practice makss perfect. I do like it better than htv. 😅😊

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so glad you tried it🥰

[@joeyg07771]

Great instructional video as always Jennifer. Can the vinyl designs and screens be reused once washed?

[@JenniferMaker]

You could do several shirts in a row with one screen, but after you remove the vinyl, you can't really reuse it effectively 😊🌻

[@celticjen14]

This is a great video! Can I use my own art to print onto clothing?

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes you can! 😊🌻

[@annmariebarreiroart]

I really enjoyed this video! I feel like I really could this kind of project and it is less scary to approach than before I started the video!

[@JenniferMaker]

That's exactly what I like to hear! 😊🌻

[@cristinapadilla9642]

Amazing video! Quick question, is regular circut adhesive vinyl just as good as the permanent adhesive vinyl?

[@JenniferMaker]

yes, they are the same 🥰

[@kathykath2067]

Thank you SO much! Great ideas for Christmas gifts! Can you use this process on canvas bags?

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, absolutely 😊🌻

[@kathykath2067]

Thank you SO much! You are wonderful! I am in awe!

[@cruisinkoozies]

What a great video and I’m going to watch again tonight with our daughter 👍👍

[@JenniferMaker]

Oh great, thank you for watching! 💗

[@sensitiveitchyscalpreliefb1153]

Wish I could learn how to do this! I need my husband to buy me a cricut! Looks so fun!

[@C4pul1ne]

Thanks for the video it's super usefull ! I was wondering though : can I use removable vinyl to make a stencil ? If I need to remove the stencil from the screen, I guess the removable materiel will be easier to peel right ?

[@JenniferMaker]

You can give that it a try, I just feel like you get a better seal with the permanent.

[@C4pul1ne]

@@JenniferMaker OK thanks ! I Will try then :)

[@smarie1130]

Thanks for the video! Can you reuse the screens?

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes

[@bukkyogunrombi5361]

I always love watching your tutorials. I definitely will try look for the materials needed and try. Thank you

[@JenniferMaker]

Have fun!🥰

[@gailmiller5327]

Thanks, bought the screen printed kit and I'm going to try this now. You make it look so easy. Love this.

[@JenniferMaker]

Have fun!💗

[@deyaniramontoya6334]

Thank you thank you thank you ... I've been looking for explanation like this. I will definitely search for the other tutorials.

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@d8zdly]

You are so prepared and demonstrate step by step so nicely. Thank you

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank You!

[@micp1876]

I always wanted to know about screen printing. Thanks so much for doing this video.

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@SeanBailey-q8i]

Hi Jennifer, can I use the same screen to do multiple shirts? or do you need to wash out the paint and let the screen dry in between?

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, you can do multiple.

[@MsCree01]

Can you use Mylar stencil film to make the stencils and can you reuse the stencils for multiple shirts?

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes! Here is a tutorial for reusable stencils. jennifermaker.com/reusable-stencil-with-cricut/

[@MsCree01]

Awesome. Thanks. Love your blogs!

[@PatriciaSiler-q7r]

Great video! One question though, why did it look like their was a orange colored shadow of the screen box after 1st and 2nd layers? It was gone after pressing. Did i miss a step?

[@JenniferMaker]

That was the colored card stock. jennifermaker.com/how-to-screen-print-a-shirt-with-cricut/

[@CreationsbyKimberly]

Can you layer the colors on top of each other?

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, you can layer colors on top of each other when screen printing a t-shirt, a process often called "overprinting" where you print one color on top of another, allowing the underlying color to show through depending on the opacity of the ink used; this technique can be used to create depth and special effects in your design.

[@feltthefluff]

You are fabulous! Thank you for being you!

[@JenniferMaker]

Wow! Thank you! 😃

[@snm1718]

Your videos are so detailed and super helpful! Thanks so much!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you like them!

[@MK-pr9dr]

This is awesome! You always explain things throughly and well. I can’t wait to start screen printing. Question, do you have a tutorial for screen printing a hat?

[@JenniferMaker]

This is the only one that we have at the moment.

[@LisaVornhagen]

That's really cool! I'd like to try that sometime, but I only have the Joy.

[@JenniferMaker]

You can still do it with a Joy. Just maybe in sections depending on how large you want to go.

[@LisaVornhagen]

@@JenniferMaker That's great! Thanks!

[@patricelangford6755]

How many times can you use the screen with a vinyl design attached before removing the vinyl and washing the screen?

[@JenniferMaker]

I don't know an exact count for you. It would depend on the handling I suppose as to how many uses you can get out of it and how intricate the design is.

[@adelai1986]

Wow, Luv ur tutorials. I have been wanting to screen print and I think I will give it a try. thx so much ❤

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! 💜

[@cnspropertyservices]

If you make multiples can you hang on a hanger to dry for the 48hrs?

[@JenniferMaker]

You really don't want to move the shirts until they are dry.🥰

[@faithwilliams1528]

Another great tutorial, thanks Jennifer

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Thattechguy80]

Late to the party. This is a good instructional video. I just want to add that a heat gun greatly speeds up the time for the second layer. You don't need to cure the ink, but just hit it long enough with the heat gun to dry to the touch. You can apply the second layer in a matter of seconds.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@JOMESIA]

Greetings... I love your videos!! which printer did you use for this project? Thank you in advance!

[@JenniferMaker]

All of the materials and products used are in the materials list. jennifermaker.com/how-to-screen-print-a-shirt-with-cricut/

[@user-rb9bx3mu9x]

do you use soap to clean the screen or just water and a brush?

[@JenniferMaker]

This is a good cleaner. Ecotex® Screen Printing Mesh Degreaser (Quart - 32oz.) - Silk Screen Cleaner, Oil and Residue Remover - Screen Printing Frame Degreaser and Mesh Cleaner, Eco-Friendly Screen Printing Supplies. jennifermaker.com/diy-screen-printed-t-shirts/

[@bernicehall5635]

Thanks your are 🌸 to your class

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!😊🌻

[@tracyfrederick4754]

Can you do several shirts at one time? Do one color on 4 shirts using the same vinyl???

[@JenniferMaker]

Test it out! 😊🌻

[@scrapbookshopplanner6084]

When I do this the ink seeps through the t shirt is this ok? It doesn’t go to the back as I have a piece of card blocking it but the pattern clearly comes through the shirt whereas yours looked very neat. Brilliant video as always thank you xxx

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@divyaverma8932]

thank you for the tutorial, I have followed the same process. But my second shirt's print is faded, the 3rd shirt is way too faded. Can you tell me how to avoid this, I think the ink on the screen is drying, but I dont know how to not let it dry.

[@singinglalalalalala]

I was able to fix this problem by carefully cleaning the non-vinyl side of the screen after the 3rd or 4th use with a soft toothbrush and water and VERY carefully dabbing at both sides with a paper towel

[@molly6342]

Thanks so much for the video, you definitely do make things look a lot easier. One question tho, does the easy press do the same thing that the light would do for screen printing?

[@JenniferMaker]

the heat sets the ink🥰

[@molly6342]

@@JenniferMaker has anyone told you today how awesome you are?? Thank you so much for the response.

[@brendanbroadhead5087]

Hello, just wondering if I have 3 meshes for three colours how long might each mesh last?tyi

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm not sure. We have not done any extensive screen print projects to really know how long it will last.

[@cnspropertyservices]

Can you use stencil material and make the stencils reusable?

[@TrippleHai]

Hello! Can someone recommend a good screen printing kit I can order. A good one to work with this product. Thank you!

[@atmdee498]

Can you wash the paint of the frame with the stencil still on ?

[@JenniferMaker]

You can try it to see if all of the paint will come off but this method uses permanent vinyl. jennifermaker.com/how-to-screen-print-a-shirt-with-cricut/

[@beckermollie3]

Can you screen print multiple shirts before cleaning the screen, or does it need to be cleaned between each new shirt?

[@JenniferMaker]

If you are using the same color on each then you should be able to get a few done🥰

[@bobslfcu773]

When you flood the screen do you lift the screen off the garment?

[@JenniferMaker]

No, you keep the screen on the garment. :)

[@angelataylor3865]

I really enjoy your tutorials 😊 Thank you

[@JenniferMaker]

You’re welcome 😊

[@stefoncarson3234]

So are you using regular vinyl or oracle ?

[@JenniferMaker]

We used permanent adhesive vinyl. jennifermaker.com/how-to-screen-print-a-shirt-with-cricut/

[@BethanyHuffman-i4y]

Maybe I missed it somewhere, but if you want to make several shirts with the same design, can you wash the stencil and reuse, or do you need to make a new one each time?

[@JenniferMaker]

You should be able to reuse

[@jamiedaniels5649]

Can you use parchment paper through the cricut instead of vinyl for the stencil?

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes you can🥰

[@Booksandbudgeting]

How many times can you use the same stencil?

[@legzn2423]

When I used an even generous amount and applied pressure on a few pass through, some of the paint looked faded and some had too much paint

[@JenniferMaker]

If this is your first time screen printing, have a few test shirts ready and cut extra copies of your designs, just in case. Getting the ink amount and squeegee pressure just right takes some practice, so don't try it out on your favorite shirt right away! Here is the blog post with more details. jennifermaker.com/how-to-screen-print-a-shirt-with-cricut/

[@legzn2423]

@@JenniferMakerthank you!

[@legzn2423]

@@JenniferMakerdo you practice on just Michael’s tees or some under shirts? I placed a flat cardboard inside and I know others use wood. I’m not sure if that makes a difference?

[@ThankfulNanaDiane]

Can you use stencil plastic to make a reusable stencil & use with Pixie Spray? Thanks! 😊❤

[@JenniferMaker]

You cn give it a try! I have not used Pixie spray.

[@kathyhales5109]

Thank you! This is so cool!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you like it! 😊🌻

[@wassytrini]

Can you use a heat gun to dry the ink faster?

[@JenniferMaker]

I guess you can try it out.

[@monicallamas7053]

Hi Jennifer! Can the estencil be used more than once? I want to make more than one shirt with the same stencil (only one layer).

[@JenniferMaker]

As long as you do them at the same time it should be fine🥰

[@annmariebarreiroart]

Do you think we could use a cricut stencil vinyl material for this process so that we can reuse the stencil for multiple shirts?

[@JenniferMaker]

You could try it out 😊🌻

[@singinglalalalalala]

I struggled to get the stencil vinyl material to stick to the screen and ended up reprinting the design using cricut removable vinyl

[@sophiajohnson5710]

this is really cool thanks

[@JenniferMaker]

So happy you enjoyed it! 😊🌻

[@sandybrickman1392]

So, I bought the light to cure the ink. I have the Caydo 38 pc set

[@bevweston4072]

Great instructions. Thankyou for sharing ❤

[@larrywardsr7227]

Very nice work, how do you make your own stencils

[@JenniferMaker]

Here is one way to do it. jennifermaker.com/reusable-stencil-with-cricut/

[@ladycamelot1]

sublimation or screen printing? x

[@JenniferMaker]

That is really your choice. Sublimation can be very pricey.

[@melinescrap1844]

Bonjour Jennifer J'ai une question sur l'encre, vous dites que l'encre tâche l'évier au lavage, mais j'habite en HLM donc, je n'ai pas de jardin pour laver mon matériel. J'ai un évier en inox est-ce que l'encre va me le tâcher ou existe-t-il un moyen de le détacher ? Merci pour votre retour et cette magnifique leçon de sérigraphie. Excellent journée

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you but I do not understand French to answer the question.

[@melinescrap1844]

@@JenniferMaker I have a question about the ink, you say that the ink stains the sink when washing, but I live in low-rental housing so I don't have a garden to wash my equipment. I have a stainless steel sink will the ink stain it or is there a way to get it off? Thank you for your feedback and this wonderful screen printing lesson. great day

[@annenowak572]

Are you able to re-use a stencil once you’ve removed it from the screen?

[@JenniferMaker]

Not for this method.

[@josepilugo8402]

Do you use water based ink ?

[@JenniferMaker]

We used Speedball screen printing ink. jennifermaker.com/diy-screen-printed-t-shirts/

[@susanneufeld4106]

Could this be done with the fabric paints that I already have or does it truly require the speedball ink?

[@JenniferMaker]

I have not tried that to give you a solid answer. You can always try it to see how it works out.

[@megancopeland6830]

After trying reg fabric paints the first go, I’m ordering the speedball inks as I think the results will be truer colors and better quality print overall…gearing up for multicolor Christmas shirts for the family outing to see Santa’s Wonderland!! wish me luck and thank you, Jennifer!! this video is terrific!! very informative and helpful!!

[@charlenefiumara333]

Thank you! Loved the video. ❤

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@BeachComberNoni]

I put a sheet of paper on the inside to heat set.

[@dakotahebert3759]

Hello Jennifer, First - another amazing tutorial!!! Can't get enough. However, I cannot seem to find the tutorial on making my own DOUBLE stencil. I can make the SINGLE but I would like to make 2 different color stencils and I don't seem to know how to align my images so that they don't overlap. I feel silly as I know this should be easily. Please help

[@JenniferMaker]

This tutorial has double colors. I only have these two tutorials on screen printing. jennifermaker.com/how-to-screen-print-a-shirt-with-cricut/. jennifermaker.com/diy-screen-printed-t-shirts/

[@aliciaricker3682]

Can you use your stencil more than once? Example: I am making multiple shirts for a troop. They all will be exactly the same

[@joyaclub]

Interesting approach to avoid coating screen with emulsion film, exposure lights and wash up.

[@JenniferMaker]

❤️ ❤️

[@schleper99]

How many times does one of these stencils work? How many shirts can you do with each stencil in other words?

[@JenniferMaker]

Probably a few🥰

[@Mandiegirl810]

Can you do multiple shirts in one color without rinsing the screen between every shirt? I have 60 shirts I'm trying to screenprint in just white. I'm hoping this will be quicker and more affordable than HTV. I will only have 2 screens to work with.

[@JenniferMaker]

It sounds like you have a big project ahead of you. Yes, you can screenprint multiple shirts in one color without rinsing the screen between every shirt. Since you're using just white ink for all 60 shirts, this should indeed be quicker and more affordable than using HTV.

[@AliciaVanSant]

Thanks for a great video - it is SO tempting to give this a try! 😃 Is this something that requires good ventilation, the way that infusible ink does? If so, is it just during the heat pressing part, or the whole time you're using the ink? Thanks again so much!

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! It is always good to work with good ventilation.

[@S_A_I_N_T_]

What happens if i do not press at heat press? Is for something that will not be weared.

[@JenniferMaker]

The heat sets the ink🥰

[@SolarGraphX]

Excellent video

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you very much!

[@roxannemayfield5122]

Can the stencils be removed and reusable...or are they basically a one and done? I've been looking to try to find out if they are in fact reusable..how does one store them until next use.?

[@roxannemayfield5122]

And also..side note..im attempting to do this on a yudu ..using the explorer 2 to make stencils and hopefully eliminate the burning screens part...due to supply costs and availability..this machine is hard to find anything for..so I hope I can still use the screens aspect of it..im just confused about the cricut stencils being reusable and how to store them.

[@JenniferMaker]

This was made with permanent vinyl which is not really reusable. Here is a reusable stencil tutorial. jennifermaker.com/reusable-stencil-with-cricut/

[@elizabethramos6454]

What if I already have a cutout shape, but Im needing to add a txt message? I like to know how I can use my already cut out stemcilamd apply it to a shirt using HTV and not paint.

[@JenniferMaker]

Here is a tutorial for layered HTV. jennifermaker.com/how-to-layer-vinyl-on-a-shirt/

[@gailsears2913]

Thank you!!

[@JenniferMaker]

You're welcome! 😊🌻

[@legzn2423]

When I search for 435 nothing came up except the protected view? Did you remove the stencil for download?

[@JenniferMaker]

The PDFs and SVGs are in the download in the library. jennifermaker.com/wp-content/uploads/screen-print-designs-jennifermaker.zip