How to Screen Print Using Your Cricut and Vinyl | Screen Printing for Beginners

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Have you tried screen printing with your Cricut and craft vinyl yet? Water-based screen printing is an amazing tool when teamed up with a die-cutting machine! This is much simpler than traditional plastisol screen printing. There are two main reasons why I love to screen printing:
1. It's faster, easier, and cheaper to make a lot of shirts with the same design when compared to heat transfer vinyl (HTV).
2. If you or your customers don't like the feel of HTV on shirts, screen printing is a great solution because it has very little texture after it's been heat set.
3. Screen printing is just as durable as Heat Transfer Vinyl
Here's what you can expect to learn in this video:
0:00 - Introduction
0:12 - Cricut Design Space tutorial
2:27 - How to weed permanent craft vinyl and apply transfer tape
4:40 - How to apply vinyl to Speedball screen printing screen
11:20 - How to screen print on a t-shirt
13:20 - How to heat set water-based screen printing ink
15:48 - Outro
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[@perrycummings4848]

Thanks for the detailed tutorial! One thing you did leave out though is if you are using a thin fabric you want to put something between the front and back to prevent the ink from bleeding through.

[@DIYAlex]

I have never had any issues with ink bleeding through, but it is an option!

[@desereeoneal6602]

Good point thanks

[@soledoutcustoms3125]

This was very detailed and informative. Thank you 😊

[@bonitamalone1349]

Great, easy to follow video! Thanks!💜

[@ububydesigntees4860]

Great tutorial! You answered all the questions I couldn't find answers to and I feel more confident to start my first screen printing project. Thank you

[@DIYAlex]

You are so welcome! Cheers to being confident! -Lindsay

[@LJ-ub6bi]

This has been the best vinyl screenprinting tutorial I have seen, thank you!

[@DIYAlex]

Thank you! :)

[@valeriej.clanton8400]

FIRST time watching your channel. I have to say you made this look so easy. I can't wait to try this. Thank you soooo much for sharing. Blessings!

[@DIYAlex]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@user-mq2pe4mj4m]

Thank you for making this! I'm excited to try it out!

[@Talletc]

Thank you for this great information so professionally delivered!

[@DIYAlex]

You’re welcome! 💕

[@racemom777]

Thank you so much for your detailed video on the process. My son learned this in high school and never did anything with it. Now Im going to start a business and show him how it's done. Perhaps he will be inspired 😁

[@DIYAlex]

lol you're welcome! I hope it does inspire him!

[@tiffw9959]

This is a fantastic tutorial, thank you!

[@sniperscopeking1540]

Watching for the first time! I’m so excited to find you. I’ve had my screen printing kit forever and have been afraid to use it. Thank you so much for this video! You are awesome and I look forward to seeing more from you! I’ll binge your channel this weekend 🥰

[@DIYAlex]

Yay! I'm so glad it gave you some confidence. I totally believe in you! You should join my Facebook group in case you run into issues! facebook.com/groups/cricutandcrafty

[@sniperscopeking1540]

@@DIYAlex I did it! I made my first shirt last night! Only one color for now but I was so excited to see how satisfying it was to pull that screen up! Thank you so very much for your tips and tricks! I was so nervous for nothing! You are the bomb! 🥰

[@nadjagonzalez1832]

I had never seen this process. Thank you for this video

[@renbay2813]

This was very detailed and helpful. Thank you so much

[@ediecarver5333]

Once again a great tutorial. Thank You.

[@DIYAlex]

Thank you! :)

[@lanalove6914]

Love this! Going to try to do this !

[@sheilabowman3256]

Loved this! Haven’t screened printed since high school! I’m now 60…. May have to get the supplies and play around with it !! Thx 😃

[@DIYAlex]

It's super fun!

[@sambaraps]

this is easily the best video explaining this that i've seen THANK YOU!

[@DIYAlex]

Thank you! I'm so glad it helped you!

[@gigacat1703]

This video is great, I completely understand the process now.

[@Natronic]

Awesome video, thank you. Quick, concise, and informative.

[@Seaduhb]

LOVE THIS!!! Thank you so much!

[@DIYAlex]

Yay I’m so glad! Thank you!

[@jenniferjohnson7342]

Thank you for this! I screen printed my boyfriends work shirts for his business over the weekend. They turned out great! Thank you again for always giving such detailed instructions!

[@DIYAlex]

YAY! I’m so glad it went well for you! You’re welcome 💕

[@emilyb_823]

What transfer tape did you use?

[@Kaydiplier]

This is the BEST screen printing video I have ever seen.

[@DIYAlex]

I really appreciate the kind words!! Thank you for watching!! -Lindsay

[@adaway-greene1046]

Thanks, Alex! I was looking to try screen printing...again (haven't done since jr. high)...and was stressing my brain about finding a user friendly way to do this at home within a small space. You've completely inspired me to move forward with this method. Thanks again! Keep inspiring...you're Awesome💖

[@DIYAlex]

Yay! I'm so glad you found this video inspiring! I can't wait to see what you create!

[@SpaceCaptainCreations]

Also thank you for the Teflon sheet with magnets idea, huge.

[@DIYAlex]

Best. Hack. Ever.

[@JazzEYR]

youre a God send! Thanks love! this was perfect!!

[@DIYAlex]

I'm so glad it was helpful! :)

[@lindsayhann7690]

Great vid. You gave loads of useful information without a lot of extraneous chit chat. Thanks!

[@DIYAlex]

Thanks Lindsay! Those are the kinds of tutorials I like, so that’s what I make!

[@CillaStudiosUGC]

This was incredibly helpful! Thank you!

[@DIYAlex]

You're welcome!

[@nafissaben2967]

Thank u , u give all information, love the video

[@MMMMyMusicMoves]

Thank you so much for this video very helpful can’t wait to try it

[@TheaTrickss]

This was extremely helpful. I will be trying this very soon, wish me luck!

[@DIYAlex]

I'm so glad! Good luck!

[@shannankjohnson68]

LOVE THIS! You're explanations are so user friendly and make me feel like this is something I can try!! Thanks! Heading over to follow you on IG!

[@DIYAlex]

Aw thank you! I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@MsNinahhh]

This worked So well! Thank you!

[@DIYAlex]

You're welcome!

[@cholakundaart2599]

This is a good guide, thax much for this demo

[@girlyfacejay6545]

Best explanation for everything!!!! Thank you

[@DIYAlex]

Thank you!

[@KokoBombon]

Thank you!!

[@lindseytrivisonno3853]

This tutorial is a lifesaver! I hate weeding! Thank you!

[@DIYAlex]

This will save you a lot of weeding! You're welcome!

[@stephanielimas3794]

Thank you for this video. It was so helpful.

[@DIYAlex]

You're welcome! I'm so glad!

[@SelenaVanHout]

This is so cool! I need to try this

[@DIYAlex]

It’s really fun! Definitely worth trying!

[@missdesyxo]

Just tried this and it came out so good thanks for the help! So surprised I got it right on my first try!! Letting it dry and gonna heat press it tomorrow so excited!

[@DIYAlex]

Nice job!! I'm so glad!

[@monicajolly7596]

Did you have to use heat gun or just let it dry over night and then heat press?

[@twalker2048]

Thanks for the wonderful video.

[@estrellie09]

Thank you so much! Very helpful video 🙏🏻💕

[@DIYAlex]

You're welcome!

[@jameehubbard4139]

I didn't realize screen printing could be so easy! I'm one of those people that doesn't like the feel of HTV, and the designs I want to do (from personal art) align better with the process of screen printing than vinyl. Thank you for this great tutorial!

[@DIYAlex]

It’s surprising how easy it can be! You’re welcome!

[@saminagulzar8622]

Thank you

[@1517abrewer]

Thank You! This helped me so much

[@DIYAlex]

You’re welcome!

[@pghill87]

awesome tutorial! thankss

[@DIYAlex]

You're welcome!

[@NoheaEsh]

Thank you for sharing! So helpful! :)

[@DIYAlex]

You're welcome!

[@jillb7234]

Thanks for this video. Cute shirt!!!!

[@DIYAlex]

You’re welcome!

[@mizzysparrots4874]

I'm so glad I watched this. I watched a few other videos that had a crazy process, with tons of chemicals and having to keep the screen in the sun for like 2 days I was like whattt lol but I realize those videos were old, before the amazing use of cricut. I have been proficient with cricut and silhouette for years now, but this is the only thing I have not tried. And I feel I'm ready. Thanks

[@DIYAlex]

You were probably seeing videos on plastisol screen printing. It’s much more complex than water based screed printing! This process is so easy!

[@mizzysparrots4874]

@@DIYAlex yup it is. I cant do any crafting that deals with chemicals because I have parrots and fumes would kill them. so i am glad I found a process for waterbased ink. I ordered the stuff I need to start and it was under $50 which is also amazing. thanks again for this video

[@brittanymathis8968]

Thank you for this simple video! I’m definitely going to try doing this. I subscribed. You’re awesome!

[@DIYAlex]

Aw thank you! Welcome to my Crafty Fam!

[@michaelcowgill]

great video!

[@countrysidecrafts8280]

Thank you for a great video.

[@DIYAlex]

You're welcome!

[@bmrs.g7108]

Thank you so much great video and so simple

[@DIYAlex]

You're welcome! It really is simple!

[@BigJyeTV]

That Cricut is something else!

[@DIYAlex]

I know! The possibilities are limitless!

[@Fwill88]

Awesome video thank you

[@ashleymullins8776]

GIRL thank you so much.

[@DIYAlex]

You are so welcome!

[@mouniquehocog5777]

Very helpful

[@jackierenteria2862]

This was a really great video, thanks for all the details in your process! 💕

[@DIYAlex]

You’re welcome! ☺️

[@chrisstringham8876]

@@DIYAlex1

[@seanchinery4]

Thanks for the video! It was super helpful. I've been making shirts with HTV for a while, but I've always wanted to try silkscreening.

[@DIYAlex]

You're welcome! This is a great way to expand your business!

[@dorianmiller9381]

Me as well you are awesome, thanks for this video

[@alexisdiaz813]

I’m gonna try this. You just saved me a ton of money. Thank you! 😭

[@DIYAlex]

I'm so glad you love it! You're welcome!

[@leiagossett3975]

Awsome, thanks for getting back!

[@mothman4676]

Fantastic👍

[@candicelily]

Thank you!!!

[@barbarahorton8182]

Love it. 👍👍

[@DIYAlex]

Thanks Sis!

[@Teaonchanae]

Very Helpful! Thank You

[@DIYAlex]

You're welcome!

[@51watty]

Great video

[@wykeilanicole6801]

I love! Amazing! Can’t wait to try this!

[@DIYAlex]

It's so fun!

[@huggableearth9832]

thank you so much! found a huge haul of chalk couture at a yard sale for $15 and am so lost but knew it was an amazing steal then I was like omg what about my cricut maker to make some stencils of exactly what i want?! You answered so many of my questions! Thanks girl. You just got yourself a new subscriber in me! I have got a lot to learn lol

[@DIYAlex]

How awesome is that! Welcome to my Crafty Fam, @HuggableEarth!

[@emiliasantos20]

I’m switching from HTV to screen printing and your videos are extremely helpful. Thank you 🥰❤️

[@DIYAlex]

Yay! I'm so glad. You're welcome!

[@laceyoh]

@@DIYAlex so you just use permanent vinyl?

[@DIYAlex]

Yes

[@poeticlove21]

Ok I was wondering why we would use regular vinyl. Permanent makes sense.

[@Ldygltrsprkls88]

THANKKK YOUUU!!!!!!!!

[@DIYAlex]

You’re welcome!

[@sharonandgeraldhust8440]

Amazing information,,,,,I think I can do that! Thank you

[@DIYAlex]

You're welcome!

[@VentureWithBelaMysticCrafts]

Thank you for sharing! I so want to try this! New subscriber here! Love your channel!

[@DIYAlex]

You're welcome! I'm so glad you're here. Welcome to my little Crafty Fam!

[@InfiWorld3]

Great video, very helpful. I like this method better than htv.

[@alisonleigh]

thank you so much!!!

[@DIYAlex]

You’re welcome!

[@SpaceCaptainCreations]

Great stuff. I have a sign warehouse plotter and lots of vinyl and clear and paper transfer paper. I used to do a lot of glass etching but the trend has faded somewhat so we bought a t shirt heat press and moved on. Recently got into doing tie dyes and will use this process to do our brand logo on our shirts. Perfect solution and way easier than emulsion techniques, thanks a ton.

[@DIYAlex]

Oh yeah definitely! Can you make a permanent screen using HTV that would be perfect for your logo!

[@carrieduvall2308]

I started putting the tape on the back of the screen instead of on the front. I found it to be much easier and I don't have to worry about getting the tape against the corners of the screen. Hope that helps someone 😃

[@DIYAlex]

Great tip! Thanks for sharing!

[@SIMPLYYOUMAKEUP]

Love the information. You did put something in the shirt so that the ink don't go through right, thanks for sharing

[@DIYAlex]

No I didn't put anything in the shirt, but you can use parchment paper if you prefer.

[@SIMPLYYOUMAKEUP]

@@DIYAlex Thank you for replaying, I will use parchment paper thanks

[@puzzled_dad]

New sub here. Thank you for this. Really helps alot

[@DIYAlex]

Welcome!

[@idortcg40]

LOVE IT!!! GREAT tutorial for a beginner like me. THANK YOU💞

[@DIYAlex]

I"m so glad it was helpful! You're welcome!

[@kavashicablack6598]

Looks super cool! I saw a kit in hobby lobby wonder what it was

[@DIYAlex]

Yes those kits are a great starter set!

[@mainroaddigitalcreations]

Love it! Great video! thanks Could I use contact paper to transfer? Instead of the transfer tape, so it's not so sticky?

[@DIYAlex]

You could try! I haven’t tried that yet.

[@zaidarosario2281]

Thank you somuch i love you videos,you such a beautiful young lady and very talented too, blessings.

[@DIYAlex]

Thank you!

[@hannahbrooke35]

Does it matter what brand or color vinyl you use in order to screen print? Are some vinyl brands better than others for this process? This video has been a great help!

[@DIYAlex]

Hi Hannah! I haven't had any issues with different brands of permanent adhesive vinyl, but I'm sure I haven't tried them all. StarCraft HD has been the easiest to work with so far!

[@lalamusical7051]

Nice😍😇

[@evaevercrest2315]

This was so helpful thank you!!!!!

[@DIYAlex]

You're welcome!

[@mellissawatt3451]

This was an excellent vid!!! Thanks for being so detailed... how long did you use the heat gun for?

[@DIYAlex]

You’re welcome! Maybe a minute or so. Heat guns get seriously hot so I try not to use it for too long!

[@Sammy94628]

Great video! How does the ink do with being stretched out? With washes and stretching will the paint ever crack or chip?

[@DIYAlex]

I would say that thinner coats of ink work better if the shirt is going to stretch. Eventually yes, the ink will likely crack but that's how any old shirt you buy at the store gets if you wear it long enough. So far I've had screen printed shirts last (washed often) well over a year and they look just as good as the day I printed them! So it's good stuff!

[@christineyarkin9461]

I made my first shirt and it was so easy thanks to your awesome tutorial!

[@DIYAlex]

I'm so glad Christine! I'm sure you did a great job!

[@falconmosshandcrafted1865]

Thank you for the beginner friendly video, do you recommendations on what crochet you used and the heat press device. I noticed those aren’t listed

[@DIYAlex]

I used my Cricut Maker and a Starcraft Mint Heat Press from 143vinyl.com! You can use ALEX5 to save 5% on your heat press!

[@amyjascourt5998]

Hi Alex, thanks for this! Wondering where you got your roll organizer behind you? Trying to clear up my piles here and that looks like it works perfectly!

[@DIYAlex]

You're welcome! My husband built it for me, but we made a tutorial for all of you to recreate it if you want! Here's the link to it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYqkkmuHeNx8Y8U

[@nicksalve]

Thank you! I'd heard I can use my CriCut for screen printing but didn't know the process. I hate vinyl on clothes.

[@DIYAlex]

You're welcome! Screen printing rocks!

[@trangsage6539]

This was super helpful thank you! What do you do if you want to do multiple shirts in a row, do you have to wash in between or can you just move the screen to the next shirt?

[@emilyfarina6398]

Hi Alex, love the video super helpful! One question- can you continue to reuse the screens for multiple shirts?

[@LolaOpheliac]

yes

[@DIYAlex]

Yes, here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHuxZpuljNysjac

[@rosemaryphillips1030]

Hi. I loved your video. Thank you. Quick question, did you have to line the shirt so the design doesn’t transfer to the back?

[@DIYAlex]

You’re welcome! I don’t line it, but you can use parchment paper in between if you want.

[@kaitlynkieu7125]

Such an AMAZING tutorial!!!

[@katherinelynn7320]

I love your video! I'm starting this adventure to help out my husband's business! It's all new to me so I've had a couple of mess ups. most of all is how do you clean ink from bleed-throughs, so it doesn't get on the next shirt? or do you have to throw it away and start over again?

[@DIYAlex]

Mess ups are part of learning! I would wipe off the screen if you see any bleed through in between the shirts.

[@LJ-ub6bi]

I haven't tried this, but on another site one person commented that he taped pennies to the corners to keep the screens further from the shirt,so when he lifted the screen off it didn't bleed onto the shirt.

[@veedav9620]

Awesome video! Do you use the same print for multiple sized shirts ie; small, medium extra large? Thanks

[@DIYAlex]

Yes, unless they vary like crazy I use the same size.

[@ivaney80]

Loved this tutorial!! But what if I have 60 shirts to do with the same logo? What’s the best way to keep using the scree without smears or do I have to wash after every shirt?

[@DIYAlex]

You can definitely do 60 shirts with screen printing! Here's a tutorial on doing multiple shirts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHuxZpuljNysjac

[@leiagossett3975]

Thank you for the video! Can you do multiple shirts at once or is this technic for a single use?

[@DIYAlex]

You can make multiple shirts! Here’s a tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHuxZpuljNysjac

[@jeressiawinston7493]

Great tutorial! I wanted to learn how to screen print, and this helped a lot! And it's very fund-efficient. Should you put a board on the inside of the shirt to avoid bleeding through the shirt? Or will it not bleed through automatically?

[@amandakylene2025]

You can put parchment paper on the inside of the shirt to prevent it from bleeding through 😊

[@jeressiawinston7493]

@@amandakylene2025 thank you!

[@janethupp2017]

You can also put a sticky mat (Cricut or Silhouette cutting mat in between the front and back of your shirt. It helps keep the fabric from moving also!

[@liveoffthewallco]

I have been trying to find a video like this for the cricut for so long thank you!! Is screen print better then the iron on method with heat? An does the screen printing work if you make/draw your own design?

[@DIYAlex]

I’m so glad it was helpful! I think iron on and screen printing are both great methods, but there are some key differences. Check out this video for comparison: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXbUq62qfsd3q68 Also yes, you can draw your own designs and cut them on your Cricut machine.

[@kaeleehelps7278]

Thank you for the awesome tutorial! Question for you, could you rinse the screen and reuse the screen multiple times?

[@DIYAlex]

Oh yes, you can definitely use it multiple times! You just need to clean the screen in between projects.

[@nabeel164]

@@DIYAlex thanks for this response, I'm considering getting Cricut for screen printing, but I was wondering also whether the water you use to clean the ink off would knock the adhesive off the screen? Thanks