How to Silk Screen Print a t-shirt with a Paper Stencil, Rubilith film, or hand painted films.

[@ScarletMoon3113]

I have been watching so many different videos, from so many different youtubers for screen printing, and so far YOU HAVE BEEN THE ABSOLUTE MOST HELPFUL PERSON!!! And you have a great personality, I really enjoy your page! I just got my first screen printing kit yesterday and am having a ton of fun learning the process.

[@meegan716]

I totally agree!!!

[@shoubyreckas-lyricalcriminalz]

I agree. I was going through videos for probably an hour but didn't find the right video that's short, sharp and simple. Thanks for the help buddy

[@DannyHustle]

You can also use Rubylith as the stencil. Back in the late 70s we made all our band merch with Rubylith. You cut out the letters, tape the rubylith to the screen, ruby side on screen. You then wet a rag with acetone or or paint thinner and wipe down the oposite side to melt the rubylith to the screen. DO NOT USE A LOT OF THINNER you don't want to mess up your fine edges. The ruby will turn bright red when the thinner hits it. Take another rag and wipe the excess off the screen. Wait for it to dry, peel the clear and you should have a perfect image stuck to the screen. Use masking tape to cover the open areas on the outside of the image and start printing. These work way better than paper stencil and the screens last for a really long time and can be cleaned like a regular screen and reused. We printed shirts, posters, even flyers this way back in the day - that my friend was punk as f#ck. Enjoy!

[@brot5246]

Do a KZbin video of "old school screenprinting " that's the way we did it in high school but we used mineral spirits i think Thanks danny for the memories P.s use that thinner OUTSIDE .

[@brettaylor2661]

This is how I learned screen printing, burning this direct to the screen, in the early 80's. I have been looking for two days to see what chemical to use and can't find any info on this process. Just when I started to think I made this up in my mind, I saw your comment and am now ordering the rubylith. Thank you.

[@av03]

THIS IS WHAT I AM SEARCHING, I remember this when I was sophomore in high school around year 2006, I remember that it was a red film and some thinner to stick it to the film but I don't remember the exact steps. Thank you for the clear details man.

[@thebravebipolar]

OG printer here, you used the rubylith wrong. You keep the outer cut out and burn them onto the screen using acetone. The red rubbery sheet must adhere to the screen, then peel off the transparent sheet. No need to use the emulsion the rubilith is an emulsion sheet itself

[@johnnyxmusic]

Of course, you’re right… I made at least one T-shirt that way many many many many years ago. And what you’re saying is correct that’s a traditional way when you stick the The rubylith to the screen. But he’s just using it as a film positive and he still needs to use a motion on the screen.

[@Mrruidiaz]

The paper one really gonna help me out for what I need roght now thanks dude

[@hudekhoustonartist]

Can you tell me what kind of ink you used that you used a heat gun on? Water based or Plastisol or..?? Thanks. Great video.

[@XAVIERNOW]

This is actually a really great video and better than a lot of the other screen printing videos I've seen. Thanks man

[@ThePrintLife]

Thank you so much. Im just trying to do something a little different in the print industry I hope you like my other videos just as much.

[@mkfremkglmfekwgnkr1727]

@@ThePrintLife you're the Greatest screen printer on KZbin , Amazing helpful advice and you make us smile :-) this beers for you

[@sonnya.3643]

Luv your video bro. Straight to the point! None of that pointless time wasting chatter like other youtube videos. I had to subscribe to your channel instantly. Keep doin them this way its the best!👌👌😎

[@mrbrent62]

You can also use a silhouette cameo or cricut to cut vinyl to stick on a screen.

[@ThePrintLife]

Heck yea that works like a charm. I wanted to show way to do it with as little cash as possible. But those plotters dont cost to much right?

[@mrbrent62]

The Print Life the Cameo 3 is cheap now. I have a cameo 4 which is just $299 you can probably get it cheaper.

[@amiewassell]

@@ThePrintLife I just borrowed one from a friend who upgraded. I picked it up tonight.. gonna give it a go!

[@ogbgbeats]

can you clean the ink off the screen while still having the vinyl on the screen?

[@logunsrun76]

Ah, yes i remember Rubylith...i worked in the camera dept. at Texas Art Supply back in the 80's, everyone brought in their artwork like this! Great, so no screen burning using stencils! This might be a great way to start off. Thanks!

[@meegan716]

Man..i love the way you talk!!

[@JackSmith-ud9bg]

Thank you. I love your videos.

[@alexacevedo4645]

Guys I got a even cheaper way instead of clear film , use tracing paper that only cost $1.29 at Ollie's store, this is how you do it , trick your printer ,get a regular white paper, get your tracing paper place it on top of regular paper and leave an inch lower and use clear tape at both top corners , usually the tracing paper is wider than white paper, so cut the tracing paper to white paper size, then print image, it works guys , you can after image is printed brush baby oil , and let dry , and that's the cheapest way, God Bless

[@shibubiswas2608]

Cr cd Bluefilm of my filme

[@TheSkier2124]

can you use a sharpie as a alternative to the paint on #3? thanks a lot

[@ThePrintLife]

it may work but paint of more opaque so it will block the light better, sharpie are fairly transparent.

[@Sergicecream]

Awesome info brotha!! Looking forward to printing

[@ThePrintLife]

Thanks Serg. Next video will be about printer for printing films.

[@annabellefarizo1506]

for the second method, would a sharpie work instead of black paint?

[@ays2013boss]

here's a question I need answered I have a logo for my company and I usually cut my logo out of vinyl and heat press it on to t-shirts but I wanted to screen print which I have done before and it seemed like a smarter idea to cut out a stencil with my vinyl cutter then to Burn a damn screen. the problem is the image that I'm used to cutting out doesn't work as a stencil it's like the opposite has to be cut out now is there a way to do this

[@brot5246]

Just take the logo down to the local screenprinting shop and have them burn you a screen . Then print your own as needed. P.s. tell them if you're printing white ink on black shirt for a 110 mesh, Or black ink on white shirts for a tighter mesh.

[@livemweth9573]

Can the rubylith be any color

[@awkwardmess5578]

THIS WAS THE MOST HELPFUL VIDEO I FOUND! YOU EXPLAINED HOW TO ACTUALLY DIY IT WITHOUT NEEDING TO SPEND A SHIT TON OF MONEY

[@jennifiercools9866]

OMG! Exactly what I was looking for.....thank you

[@ThePrintLife]

No problem. Please keep watching

[@trinan5308]

Love you attitude and energy bro! You are also hilarious! (Very informative stuff )

[@marianelannoralitin2643]

Hi! Other cheap and easy way is to print your design on a piece of paper (bond paper). Then stick it on the screen with a cooking oil (emulsion applied on the screen). Then burn it under the sun for 10 to 15 seconds.

[@miriama4505]

So apply cooking oil and emulsion or do you mean the oil acts as emulsion?

[@jordanbird175]

Thanks man just getting into screen printing

[@Lengsel7]

Wow, blast from the past with the rubylith. ....Makes me want to see if I still have those letraset sheets somewhere around here............nah.

[@iancleveland3331]

Keep up the quality videos man!

[@ThePrintLife]

Thanks man I will try,

[@capharnaum_urbain5732]

Crazy cool content buddy ! thanks for all the tips, that's awesome !

[@shaneboyer4527]

Great material and presentation

[@ThePrintLife]

Thank you for the super nice comment. If you got the time I need more subs so bad. Help a brotha out.

[@G8RichyGiovanni]

For hand cut stencils the second option. What kind of paper are you using? And for the third option hand painting. What type of paint are you using?

[@javi1116]

I think he using regular paper

[@Darkflight5]

I used the paper stencil and it left outlines around my design like the ink would go through Is there a way for it to not do that ?

[@bfyre1]

FOR THE SECOND SOLUTION, PEOPLE GET YOU A CRICUT MACHINE AND CUT ADHESIVE VINYL THEN WEED OUT WHAT YOU WANT AND APPLY IT TO THE SCREEN

[@teeing9355]

Damn, I haven't used or seen Rubilith since I was in Graphic Design School back in the late 1980s. Didn't even know it still existed.

[@MrJgonzo23]

You’re the man! Love your videos

[@jettramel]

Super cool way of doing it on the cheap, I needed these tips. Thanks!

[@ThePrintLife]

Thanks James. I wanted to show some different ways of doing it even though they are not the best way.

[@freedom_aint_free]

Wait a minute, couldn't you paint on the film with a translucent deep red paint so as to imitate rubilith ?

[@brettaylor2661]

Funny you say rubylith is punk af. I learned this back in the early 80's to make punk t-shirts. So, yeah, it is literally punk af.

[@ThePrintLife]

Haha so very PUNK ROCK!

[@ThePrintLife]

For sure it is, It adds to that hand made feel.

[@mrbrent62]

Bret Taylor I made a Led Zeppelin T-shirt using a straight pin taped to a pencil. Using rubilith film.

[@simikhatotra9981]

Bret Taylor 55

[@shaileshkumarshukla7635]

@@simikhatotra9981 bb

[@iosefosenisirinailoilo5343]

What solvent is used for rubylith to paste the positive to the screen??

[@kurlanithomas8798]

How do I go about creating films on the computer (beginner friendly please)

[@ScarletMoon3113]

you'll want some transparencies that are compatible with whatever printer you have. then, You can use Photoshop or adobe illustrator or like programs, design your art, then make sure its in black and white, then print it out. I've noticed my printer doesn't like printing on transparencies very well so I've had to go over my films with sharpie/black paint to make it all the way black.

[@taiwanluthiers]

I remember in my shop class we had these green films that we had to xacto knife cut, and then they took some lacquer thinner and stuck it to the screens. Maybe you can burn them off with a laser or something.

[@ThePrintLife]

Interesting I wonder if it was capillary film and just vinyl sheets.

[@taiwanluthiers]

@@ThePrintLife No idea, I was just in middle school back then (like 1995) and they just called it "lacquer film". It was literally like the red sheet you used, a green film backed with a clear film. You xacto the green part, take off the part you want the ink to flow through, and when you're done you stick it on the screen, green side down, flip it back over and apply lacquer thinner to bond the film to the screen. The textbooks I had at the time said lacquer based and water based films were available. Lacquer based is for using water based inks, and water based films is for using oil based inks (and I assume this includes plastisol).

[@danielaluna8895]

This is a great video, thank you. I currently have a similar light but it is 40W, that would be enough? or you recommend getting the 50w one. Thanks again

[@707kelo]

Thank you! Just what I've been looking for!!

[@raymongarrido]

Rubylith - Use a cameo cutter ?

[@ThePrintLife]

for sure if you have one your can use it with ruby

[@jamesbell6879]

How would you recommend using rubylith through the vinyl cutter? On a scan sheet or as regular vinyl

[@aceleone215]

..THANK YOU.. VERY HELPFUL VIDEO..!! 👌👌

[@milklovela6765]

What kind of ink should I use? Thanks!!

[@brot5246]

Plasticol ink, rutlands white Also craft stores like Michaels, a c moores has speedball ink.

[@coreystephens323]

Could you use a plotter cutter to cut the rubylith?

[@ThePrintLife]

Yes for sure you can

[@chokingwords]

great video! but I have a question: can you make multiple prints with the hand drawn sheet?

[@ThePrintLife]

For sure. I did not test this next statment, but you could more than likley hit 24-48 prints before the paper starts to break down.

[@magicdrummer411]

Will rubilth cut with a vinyl cutter? If so that would be dope!

[@LAMETHEEND]

Josh Walden you can use a vinyl cutter to cut rubylith

[@brot5246]

Then you can use the rubylift as a film positive to burn screens OR old school burn the rubylift into the mesh using thinner.

[@gianoliver7103]

Do you know the baby oil method? and thanks for all the hard work you put into your videos, really enjoy them.

[@ThePrintLife]

Baby oil hu??? I have never used that method..

[@gianoliver7103]

Print out design on normal paper, lay it on screen and brush with baby oil, then expose normally. The oil makes the paper transparent enough to let the UV through, a bit messy but it works.

[@alexacevedo4645]

Hey guys , there is another way that I found out how to do it, use traceable paper is way cheaper , trick your printer , put traceable paper on top of regular printing paper , leave a lip short space , so ur printer thinks is a regular paper ,use clear tape ,tape each corner , usually traceable paper is bigger than regular paper, so cut traceable paper , so that is same size of the regular paper , and print , it works , and can even use the oil method , I hang my picture overnight to dry up , thanks

[@ThePrintLife]

I keep hearing about it but no I have not looked into it.

[@gabrieljosue2451]

This seems fun but honestly if you are just starting out just buy normal 8x11 transparency paper and print using a normal inkjet printer. If you dont have a printer ask your local library if they can print over your transparency paper, if they say no.. just buy a $30 printer from the discount section at officemax. I build an online store back in 2015 with a 30 bucks canon printer that is still running strong after thousands of paper lables. Anyway work with smaller desings first and then save about 160 bucks and buy a canon pixma 6820 to be able to print on 13x19 paper. Cool designs don’t always have to be masive. I would recomend, if you are going to start working with smaller 8x11 desings focus on making frontal prints, and leave back prints for when you are able to buy a bigger printer.

[@amiewassell]

i had just bought a printer a few months before i decided to start screen printing.. doesn't do transparency .. booo i've been going to staples but they come out pretty light and this last one had light spots on the dark parts so no dice. I like your idea of just grabbing a cheap one! good lookin out!

[@taylorkaplan2614]

The printers don't print dark enough. I just blew 200 on a Canon inkjet that does nothing :/

[@JackSmith-ud9bg]

Thanks. Good video

[@oralblackwood6496]

Thks... From Jamaica mon!

[@jenniferbauer8689]

thank you hippie dude!

[@Forgodwelivegospel]

What kinda paper did you print. A regular paper or film transparency

[@partybunnie5420]

Brilliant, thanks for another fab video.

[@tech12mods]

can use vinyl decals as well.

[@ONEMusic801]

True but I believe this is a response to people's questions about what to do if you don't have a vinyl cutting machine or a cricut/silhouette cutter or money to spend. These are options for when you don't have vinyl as a option or the emulsion process might not be the best choice whether because of budget or availability. These are options anyone can do with ease and little to no cost.

[@andrei42235]

Method #5 - Use heat transfer black vinyl. You need: black vinyl (with transparent support sheet - Siser), vinyl cutter, computer (with graphics software). I tested it and it works. And you can save the "positive" for the future or just apply it on a t-shirt.

[@Crraziee]

Andrei Stefan I too have used said method and it works well

[@irobertturner]

I will be trying this this weekend

[@amaurychedan]

is the screen reusable after putting the sctoch on it?

[@DannyHustle]

No, the screen itself is done. The stencil on the screen will do hundreds of shirts. But yeah, I was not clear the screen itself will be permanently stenciled.

[@jimkozikis892]

Damn, I am being forced to watch your older videos because you have no new videos. Still good information. Thanks for all you do.

[@PSDPISDEAD]

Very great ways !

[@talekknows1296]

Thank you sir..

[@sawdustpsycho8532]

Hey brother, awesome videos!!!...so, can I sandblast through a screen to etch photographs of dogs and people??..or can I screen print onto concrete...I was asked to make memorial headstones for people but I turned it down cause I didn't know. ...thank you

[@ThePrintLife]

Thats a good question.I don't think it would work, I think the sand would destroy the mesh. I know most sandblasting is done with cut vinyl.

[@cheesedogcheesedog3937]

Dude can you paint film positive using a paint for tshirt? Then use it into emulsion to burn it?. And can i use screen frame to paint into film positive? I need answer very bad^^

[@aferetituu8322]

could you cut a stencil..put it over the film..and spray paint over the stencil...cos dat looks easier than handpainting it..

[@ONEMusic801]

I think the dilemma with spray paint would be the ingredients in it, the ink used in the video and what most would use is the ideal kind for screen printing, I'm sure it has certain properties that work best with clothing which is why they might not use spray paint. It might run or mix with the ink your using for your garments, and not in a good way. I'm not 100% sure tho.

[@LongviewGarage]

Cool video! And funny.

[@artbabe2944]

Thank-you!!!

[@shue079]

I hated rubylith!!! We had to use that in my screen printing class in High School, that stuff brought back memories circa 93’

[@cookiehead89142]

Great videos bro. Which transparency paper do you use? I have to double up on images to get a good burn. :/

[@jeffreymullins5588]

What kind of tape are you using in this video?

[@ThePrintLife]

You can use any kind of tape. We have Screen Print specific tape. but you can use masking tape or packing tape.

[@brot5246]

Masking tape will be do for short runs or hand printing Tom the inkman Shoutout to my girls on the machines in Myrtle Beach South Carolina

[@cagamer4161]

That’s bro 🙌💯✅

[@ThePrintLife]

You are the man.

[@JackSmith-ud9bg]

I find it"s hard to find cheap design software.

[@oramon35]

very good.. keep going...

[@Fallen_drm]

Hey what program do you use to create designs ??

[@ThePrintLife]

We use Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop depending on the type of art.

[@Fallen_drm]

thanks

[@ThePrintLife]

No Problem. I'm working on a tutorial right now on how to separate art in adobe illustrator so stay tuned.

[@Fallen_drm]

can't wait to see it 🔥

[@Crraziee]

The Print Life how about a tutorial to convert an image to half tones for cmyk?

[@ericpham7871]

Melting wax paper by thermo or laser printer on wax fabric

[@buildonbudgetph4662]

You did not include using ordinary paper plus cooking oil which is easier and it works even on halftones.

[@elevatedgrubgardens118]

Thanks Cam youve taught me alot,and you keep it simple,not a bunch of extra dumb shit,thanks bro,and i gotta know,what strains do you enjoy,you look like a hybrid sativa guy?

[@JustSaytheWordLLCGINAGIL]

LOL! Love it!

[@randomusername987]

5. Just print on a film. Here in my country its not hard. Go to a library and print there..

[@johnnyxmusic]

Exactly

[@JoseMendozaENT]

Thank you sir!

[@TheSocialPraxis]

Love your skills and your personality bro! Question. On the Rubylith, are you cutting out the area that has no writing or are you cutting out the area with that say's "The Print Life"? It looks like you're cutting around the "The Print Life" but I can't tell? And once you cut around it what next? LOL Sorry, I know it might sound silly to ask but I'm trying to follow so that I don't funk things up.

[@ThePrintLife]

Right on thank you so much for the compliments. Cut around the writing and pull the outside rubylith from around the graphic.

[@brot5246]

The words "the print life" will be your FILM POSITIVE that you can take to a local screenprinting shop and get them to burn you a screen Or go to A,C, Moores and buy a speedball kit.

[@Up2NoGoodWorld]

Thanks 🫡

[@livemweth9573]

Thank you sir you have just saved my ass

[@MrAlbertodelacruz]

Hehe, very funny and interesting video!

[@ThePrintLife]

The you so much :)

[@Tap.Elements]

Lol the last one is incorrect, thats not how you do it.. you should have cut the design instead of the background, no need for exposure, you just need a paint thinner, place the red film on the screen and put a little amount of paint thinner over it, wait atleast 3 mins to dry the paint thinner, then carefully remove the transparent plastic, the red film will just stick to the screen

[@brot5246]

Do a KZbin video "Old school screenprinting with rubylift" That's the way we were taught in high school Rubylift and mineral spirits

[@ThePoetcharles]

Message 5 take your file to office Depot or Kinkos and have them print it out not much more than $5 you can get 11 by 17 or 12 by 18

[@ThePrintLife]

I had no idea you could do that. Looks Like I need to make an update to this oldie.

[@amproductions5727]

Just print it on transparency with a printer

[@bearj3ws74]

What printer does the best film positive for cheap

[@katieking6905]

Exactly.. just get an old ass laser printer from the thrift shop and print on that transparency. So easy, and cheap.

[@markanthonypanao1120]

Pinoy method: Bond paper + cooking oil

[@4Biddenn]

Another way to make file positive, print on normal paper apply any oil cooking to paper. Let it dry now you are good to go.

[@NZMOPAR]

Done subscribe and 👍

[@killsunhee]

All 3 options are very time consuming, just print your design on regular paper and spread oil on it, let it dry and voila, you got yourself a transparency lol 👌

[@ThePrintLife]

Very cool!

[@brandonptf6938]

Wait can you explain

[@thriftingsifting6709]

@@brandonptf6938 You drop like half a tea spoon of vegetable oil or baby oil and spread it around the paper of the printed image. The image has to be printed on a laser printer at kinkos. The oil makes your paper to be transparent instead of buying clear transparency papers.

[@miriama4505]

@@thriftingsifting6709 and we still need to do the emulsion right?

[@camiahdashae7098]

you're amazing

[@neinkprint7718]

This dude is so funny!

[@ThePrintLife]

Thanks mang. I try really really hard!

[@ThePrintLife]

Your the best, I tried so hard to be funny!

[@specta4154]

at this point i these replacements just take too much time , if anyone has access to a printer , then just use normal paper , and oil the paper , it worked for me so far , or use translucent paper , the ones used by architects and engineers , it is even more available that transparent film worldwide , and it is considerably cheaper

[@LongviewGarage]

Give y'all a shout for professional screen printing koozies?

[@ThePrintLife]

Thanks man.

[@amielnayve9046]

why not exposing it with the paper?.

[@ThePrintLife]

You don't need to with the paper just cut the stencil tape it to a clean screen and do your print.

[@Chrisx1992]

last method you probably get a small pen knife for more accurate cuts

[@brot5246]

He's right about damming up the edges or the INK will bleed under. Tom the inkman

[@kltcs8]

i wish i saw this video sooner

[@mazyudisuwandi7397]

jutst print it and basting with cooking oil print nang kertas HVS terus olesono karo minyak goreng ngono ae kok repot hihii

[@Jayflyinhigh]

You da man

[@ThePrintLife]

Thanks Mr Quest

[@tylerh.1312]

Bro your vids r fukn awesome

[@ThePrintLife]

Thank you so much, Your the best!

[@RicoChocoo]

Cooking oil + Paper printed positive for DIY

[@chronixlovee]

this guy looks stoned af in this video lmao