How to Screen Print using Vinyl

[@romeras600]

Thanks for this video! Just did 70 shirts for my brother, to support his situation. Cricut maker cut the design and I weeded 70 logos! Small letters less than half an inch, took forever. Then I had pre 70 logos onto 70 shirts on the heat press. All for free! Family lol. This is going to save so much time, headaches and electricity. Weeding also had issues with lettering coming up and falling off before pressing, whoo! Anyways thank you

[@chryslerdeleon9779]

70 PCs.well done?

[@MemuJBR]

To get the ink to transfer the image evenly you can do a fill pass where you drag the ink on the screen with little pressure. It’s also good practice to do this on a some scrap paper or a sheet of news print before doing it one a shirt. That way the ink is deposited on the screen and you get better results with printing on the shirt. By the way thanks for sharing the vinyl technique.

[@SugarBeeCrafts]

great tips, thank you!!

[@deanawest2189]

How do you get the letters on the vinyl? Do you purchase it like that? Or is there a way for me to do my own lettering/wording, to print on t-shirts?

[@absolutdog8790]

@@deanawest2189 You buy the sheets of vinyl, but you have a cutter like the Silhouette Cameo 3/4 or the Cricut Maker or similar. You can design your image or text on your computer and cut the designs from the software that comes with the cutter. Do a YT search on "using your Cameo to make screens" and you'll get an idea.

[@deanawest2189]

@@absolutdog8790 Hey, thank you so much. This is all new to me. But it's something I'm getting into. And I am "green" , but I'm learning.😁

[@SugarBeeCrafts]

yes! I've starting doing that initial pass-over, great tip!

[@sssss9231]

8:10 and that is why you always 1. Flood the screen with no pressure (especially important for water-based inks) 2. Make 2-3 passes before lifting the screen

[@SofiesSpectrum]

How do I flood the screen with no pressure? And can this be done with the vinyl technique??

[@morganl2633]

@@SofiesSpectrum if you put the ink at the bottom of your design, push the squeegee up with it angled toward you with little pressure keeping it in contact with the screen but not pressing . This is called flooding. Flooding ensures your design is evenly coated and secures the screen to your garment. Then you want to pull it toward you with pressure. 1-3x. I like to pull toward myself just once but that’s with practice.

[@racemom777]

Your right in the other videos Ive watched most do 2 passes atleast before lifting the screen. We all learn techniques that help us to be better. Fantastic video though.

[@unique4532]

@@morganl2633 how do push the squeegee up angled towards you but you going up I’m confuse Since she put the ink at the top going down pushing “ down “ towards her

[@morganl2633]

@@unique4532 you put the ink below the image and push lightly but evenly away from you. The squeegee is angled toward the screen when you do this. That’s called flooding. It distributes the ink through the screen so you don’t get bald spots. Then you keep the squeegee at the same angle, put pressure against the screen and pull firmly toward yourself 1-2 times without re-flooding. This evenly and thinly distributes the ink onto the surface.

[@ducoeticaret3039]

Nice to meet you too. You shared a very easy method of the work we did. Thank you for being here.

[@janicelee9774]

I watched the screen printing process and the time it takes I thought impossible! But you have made it possible! Going to buy supplies now!!

[@otakonboss2225]

Hola me voy a suscribir a tu canal, me encanto tu video, es lo que quiero aprender a hacer desde hace unos dias.

[@dgoddard]

Thanks to your video I bought a cheap set of screens and some Speedball ink off of Amazon. I just printed my first print and it came out perfectly! This is going to be fun.

[@jentrellstembridge5536]

Thanks for the video! I'd never done screen printing before. After watchin your vid, I just made 15 shirts!

[@SugarBeeCrafts]

That is awesome!

[@mathemartiste]

Thank you for sharing this video. I did my very first screen printing yesterday even though I've had a kit sitting around my house for a few years now. You made everything super clear and easy to understand. :)

[@SugarBeeCrafts]

wahoo for jumping in!!

[@MookieCookie]

Never thought I could use vinyl for screen printing. This is going to save me a looot of time, thanks!

[@yemarican]

Not sure if I had thanked you for this before .. but you are truly so much help for me .. I appreciate all of your efforts and valuable tutorials. Please keep them coming. Thank you.

[@Tj_Druid]

Screen printing is one of those things that i've always wanted to try but seems too complicated, but using a Vinyl looks actually doable :'D

[@ayronkox6203]

Been doing it for years it is super simple. If you have any questions let me know

[@lindseyeskew2922]

@@ayronkox6203 can you use stencil vinyl or do you have to use permanent vinyl! I just got my kit and I’m so nervous! 😬

[@ayronkox6203]

@@lindseyeskew2922 you can use both

[@lindseyeskew2922]

@@ayronkox6203 thank you!!!

[@torridouglas1251]

@@lindseyeskew2922 wat Type of kit you got and where from

[@amandabritney8849]

Hey! This content is so amazing! It's literally a mini master class! So informative and straight forward! Thanks for the enlightenment! ❤️

[@miriamasata7625]

My 14 year old daughter in high school os in love with Tees and decided she wanted a business as well so here I am doing research with her to get her started. All the other videos I've seen are so tedious, thanks for sharing an easier way. If I could have a list of must have machines and tools to start a small printed Tees business, I would be forever grateful. Thanks for an awesome video😘

[@damaelegante1]

She is a natural teacher! The info I was asking for in every other video but wasn’t getting! Thank you x’s 10.

[@SugarBeeCrafts]

you're so nice, thank you!!

[@MissWinkle555]

Awesome! I was put off by screen printing because it seemed so complicated to make a screen, especially for a one time use. Perfect solution ♥️🙂

[@cayleighmadison6715]

WOW!! I’m obsessed! Seriously don’t get wowed by crafts often but you made this look so achievable. Thank you!

[@SugarBeeCrafts]

Thank you! 😊

[@munkustrap1984]

Great lesson! So spot on. And thank you for calling in paint (not ink). Paint lays on top of a substrate whereas ink dyes and becomes part of the substrate.

[@barbkrejca]

Very interesting. I remember way back when I was an art major in college and did silk screaning where we had to cut by hand all of our designs, and using multiple colors and registration was at best tedius. Amazing how my Cricut can cut the design and apply it to the silk without chemicals. One point that might be helpful, if you have no 'kiddos" around to help you hold the screen, is to anchor the frame using hinges to a larger piece of wooden board. Anchor the larger board to your work surface with C clamps or something like that. That way your screen stays put and you can just flip it up between screen prints. Thank you so much for sharing. Makes me want to make artistic Serigraphy again.

[@adrielgarcia8939]

Oh gosh, a fellow cleft! Love your video! I'm beginning to make shirts and absolutely needed your guidance.

[@SugarBeeCrafts]

nice to meet you!!

[@crystal8484]

Thank you! This was such a wonderful, straight to the point tutorial! I just started my own tie dye business with screen printing and this helped me so much! THANK YOU!!

[@kat9119]

This has been one of the most helpful videos I've watched in quite some time! Thank you for not only taking your time to walk all of the beginners like myself through this process in a way that is clear and easy to follow. Before watching this I was intrigued, but also intimidated by the idea of learning an efficient way if customizing gifts without having to use vinyl on the finished product itself. Now, I actually feel rather confident that I can use this technique to create truly unique gifts for my loved ones that will truly last. You've also inspired me now to use your techniques to help teach my kids how to be able to really put their own personalities and tastes into customizing Tshirts etc for themselves and their friends. I can't thank you enough. Please keep on making fantastic videos. You just earned yourself a new subscriber! I can't wait to try your great techniques out! 😍

[@sugarbeebling]

thank you so much!! It's so great to share new techniques and ideas!

[@ms.d6857]

Well said, I felt the same way. After watching this I've ordered everything I need.

[@nellieblue]

Thank you! I used this technique to create individually customized t-shirts for my nieces and nephews this Christmas. :)

[@kenziefonnesbeck99]

I’m so glad I stumbled upon this video today!!! This will be amazing to apply latter!!

[@moammerkhan6294]

You're the best. You showed it very easy way to process screen printing. Thank you so much

[@amaliakinney7068]

The best informative, easy and to the point video I've seen thus far! Hubby is ready to go to the store!!!

[@lotuslady01]

❤ The Best explained video on using vinyl on screen printing. Thank you.

[@msowdal]

Flood the print area with ink then make the print stroke, there are materials meant for the type of print methods you are describing rather than vinyl or you could use emulsions. The process is well established and cost effective. I was taught by the best and worked for years in the industry to hone these skills.

[@djnevous3us]

This is the best tutorial that I’ve come across. This really helps.

[@sdunca4864]

Great video- thanks for posting- Realize its older- but still relevant! Would love to know if that is Oracal or other glossy permanent vinyl...

[@aliciagarza2150]

Thank you so much for this informative video. Im not as scared to try this now.

[@DisgruntledPigumon]

Well done, Will! I could feel your stress as a former kid of a crafty mom.

[@SugarBeeCrafts]

it's true!!

[@johanssonstudio]

Great video but which side of the vinyl do I put face down on the cutting mat? My vinyl has a shiny side and a mat side.

[@ruskiryan2398]

If you place a thick book inside the underside of your screen it would be easier to remove your transfer tape without damaging your screen.

[@fyhgygygg1198]

Shout out

[@wvyoutstreetwear4770]

You're the best! This is exactly what i needed

[@pramodksingh1]

Hi really its a great idea and a easy way for screen printers. Actually I am also doing sublimation printing in India but never think about that this way also we can print even I have plotter. definitely I will try and give you credit for that. Thanks again,.

[@PlinioVinicius]

Thank you. Seems very simple. I want to try this with Swim Caps.

[@karawaters8198]

I found this video yesterday and decided to give this a try!!! I was so excited to see how my first project turned out! Thanks for the easy instructions!

[@Hlaing-NatureFairy]

Have you done this? I wondering why need to stick the clear sticker(she call vinyl tape) to the vinyl just before stick it to the wind screen. eventhough it remove after the vinyl sticker stick to the wind screen.

[@supermominCO]

@@Hlaing-NatureFairy The transfer tape is used to place the vinyl on the screen easier.

[@munawarsoomro8958]

Hi. Thanks for video. Want to try screen printing. I have heat press. How do you cure ink on shirts or do you have a video on it. Thanks

[@tinacoonts908]

Thank you for this video!! Could you use cricut easy press instead of an iron?

[@thandori1130]

first you have to fill the screen with the color then you press it on to the shirt. this way your print is gonna be perfect

[@diogowerneck5936]

thats what she did no?

[@sssss9231]

@@diogowerneck5936 She didn't flood the screen. She did a single pull

[@rbtmachinery_michaelzheng7264]

Nice and professional. BUT want to have a try the digital DTF printer soltion? Makes garment printing easier and better.

[@genevamelbert]

Thank you for making the process easy to learn😊

[@khristinaandrews3685]

For the bubbles you may see after transferring the vinyl stencil to the screen just a quick pass with a heat gun will shrink the vinyl so it doesn't bleed. Also, making sure your screen is tight will help GREATLY to avoid bubbles. Make sure not to let the heat gun stay in one area. You want to constantly move the heat gun and hold about 6 inches away. If you have a large bubble make sure to use patience with the heat gun because the gun CAN and WILL melt your screen if you hold it in one spot or too close. If you don't have a heat gun a good hair dryer on hot/high can work but takes a bit longer.

[@SugarBeeCrafts]

oooh, I'm going to try this, great tip!

[@DaveInBridport]

Using a flat surface for smoothing helps too. Using bricks can't help!

[@jellymaddeland5218]

Thank you for this video, this will be my first time doing this... Wish me luck 😁

[@sharmianehaynes9779]

Thank you I been trying to figure this for years

[@SugarBeeCrafts]

have fun with it!

[@eulaliem4655]

Thanks for the explanations! Can we use this system to print on papers instead of fabric? :)

[@tshirts_stickers_0154]

Incredible video. I was a bit sceptical when you said you can use vinyl to screen print as my brief experience with screen printing did not involve vinyl at all.

[@Waterfallcreationsevents]

Gof bless you! You have taught me something today. Amazing video.

[@shareebca]

6:56 The joy of a successful project!

[@allychladek3256]

This is the best video I have seen so far!! Thank you for sharing!

[@SugarBeeCrafts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tejanoadventuresradio]

This video was very helpful. I have one question though how long do I need to let the ink dry before I can use the iron ore press I’m doing koozies so it’s not a very big design.

[@JoeKyser]

This was interesting. I saw this done with vinyl but they had put the letting on the screen, sprayed it with something then took the vinyl off. They they then had a permanent screen print of their design. With your way its reusable!! Im going to give it a shot. I need to print on something hard though. I will figure it out. thanks for sharing!

[@JenniferAnidu]

Can you share we’re you saw it

[@webtrekkeruk2487]

Nice! Would taping some coins to the bottom corners of the frame to add some springy 'off-contact' to the screen help to get clean edges?

[@SugarBeeCrafts]

interesting! I've never tried it, but maybe?

[@thefourthpalm7786]

Yes

[@Well-INKT]

@@SugarBeeCrafts also flooding the screen before pushing the ink through

[@jkc224u]

@@Well-INKT what do you mean by flooding the screen? Thanks!

[@joebelveduto4628]

@@jkc224u she could have lightly pulled the ink towards herself to cover where she wanted to print. Then with a little force, push the ink back across the design to push the ink through the mesh. She wouldn’t have had that slight break in her design if she flooded the screen first.

[@cosme2032]

I actually tried this year's ago & worked great. If you are only making one, use transfer vynil & heat press. However, works great for multiple prints

[@christelrautenbach3272]

Can we also use regular fabric paint instead of speedball screen printing ink?

[@joannewen]

Thanks for sharing this tutorial! Just wondering if the Tshirt can stand washing machine?

[@sugarbeebling]

yep! as long as you heat set the ink then you can wash it, no problem!

[@SheIsntReal94]

really helpful thanks for posting! I didnt realise I could do this without using the heat lamp method :)

[@yulaalcoriza731]

I did mine today! Granted it wasn't that perfect 😢 but I guess I can improve through practice. Thank you for this video

[@tamarahill2123]

Never have done this. What computer program do you need. And what kind of vinyl cutting machine?

[@artbylopz]

Wow! Thank you so much. This is going to save so much time. Thank you for the hack. This is priceless🎉🎉🎉

[@jackiesimplybudgets4340]

Wow!! You seriously made this soooo easy! I saw a video right before this of the same thing and I was like nope nm it looks too hard 🙌 but you changed my mind!!👍🏼🙌

[@whitealpaca04]

Cool videooo!!! 🤩 may i ask if i can make more than 1 shirt on the same vinyl? Like i'll reuse it.. can i wash it and use it again?

[@catherinemassey3081]

This is the most helpful video I have watched. I am so excited to get started now, and I feel like I won't fail! Thank you so much!!!

[@ss84415]

I am brand new to screen printing and was baffled by the whole process. This was such a helpful video!!! Well explained and to the point. Thank you!! Subscribed!

[@MrAl000123]

Beautifully done and explained! Thank you so much!

[@ismaelhaiderco]

Nice tutorial video. Thanks

[@YnrMystic]

Damn lady I love you for this you made my life so easy

[@favianramos3191]

Thanks for this usefull information I have a question what kind of ink are you using. Thanks again

[@SugarBeeCrafts]

the link to my ink is in the description, it is speedball fabric ink, hope that helps!

[@augieschultz2530]

Anybody know how many shirts you could expect to produce before the vinyl needs to be replaced? I’m thinking at some point it would start to lose adhesion to the screen.

[@AshleyScheck]

I love this! Just wish you could keep using the same vinyl!

[@SugarBeeCrafts]

if you wanted to make a permanent screen you could use heat transfer vinyl and iron it on

[@jkc224u]

@@SugarBeeCrafts iron it onto the screen?

[@unique4532]

@@jkc224u I’m confuse ..

[@ejikeonwunabonze]

Thanks Alot. But after pri ting do you need to heat press it?

[@lisarudd9958]

From all the other videos I've watched, I'd say yes you do have to heat press afterwards 👍

[@ejikeonwunabonze]

@@lisarudd9958 Thank you Lisa

[@SugarBeeCrafts]

yep! you'll need to heat set your ink, you can use a heat press or even a regular iron

[@ejikeonwunabonze]

@@SugarBeeCrafts Thank you. @LisaRudd had answered it already.

[@mehranmoghadam4217]

Hi can you please tell me witch program are you using for your design, thanks

[@yuugataame6088]

Is it possible to leave the vinyl on but still rinse the paint? I would like to make a permanent screen for long term printing.

[@ApriliaClothing]

Great success always uncle. Very inspired. HEALTHY greetings.

[@bharatchavan2318]

Cute screen painting🎨🎨🎨

[@allisontodd5668]

Thank you so much!!! Just did my first screen print shirt!! So excited to have learned this new method!!

[@amberdority4355]

How long does it take for the ink to dry before ironing it??

[@chrismartinez1960]

Did you heat treat after? Most methods I see for screen printing apply heat.

[@natesenft5376]

She might be using water based dye

[@yokog5629]

She used iron to heat set the ink.

[@SugarBeeCrafts]

you'll need to heat set the ink, you can do that with an iron

[@madmachanicest9955]

This is the same technique I learned in art school. The only difference being the final had to be cut by hand using a projection table. The school did have a vinyl laser cutter. What was an enormous

[@meganjenkins1046]

This is so helpful! What if you wanted to use more than one color?

[@datulayta.agrifarm]

hello do u have a video for cleaning the screen after putting the ink?

[@wm0809]

This is absolutely amazing ❤thank you

[@yvonnebrown1779]

I am so glad I found you I just printed my first shirt and all that is stopping me is waiting for the screen to dry May need to buy more screens so I can do more at a time and the ink drying any suggestions

[@tiborhalasz4677]

Pls tell me cold or hot water need to clean the screen frame? Thanks!

[@saramonfries9185]

Thank you for this really helpful tutorial!

[@iarapereira4610]

Thank you so much! I´m definitely gonna try it, hope it goes well!

[@mayisvillegas5981]

❤❤ohh I loved it!! Definitely I have to try it

[@lisethmarin4008]

Hi. This technique can be used on polymailers bags?

[@sugarbeebling]

This technique is for fabric, but if you got a different type of ink it might work on polymailers, if you try it and it works out let us know!

[@supernova5210]

Love it! But what do you suggest when I need to wash the shirt?

[@tobiasdraws2597]

Ma’am, you’re a genius!

[@matthewmusselwhite591]

Awesome video!! I really enjoyed how much fun you made the whole process!

[@angellasky3297]

I want to make ready to press screen print transfers . Do you have any idea how to do this ??

[@jennymorgan3843]

Thank You so much for your tutorial!! I'm so excited to start practicing!!

[@christianarcos4333]

How many shirts does this work for before it starts falling apart? The vinyl on the screen

[@jessiem8808]

Thank you for this video! Question.... how many times can this one vinyl be used for screen printing? (Sorry if it has already been asked)

[@Whichofthefavors]

Literally once. You have to remove the vinyl to wash the screen. Once you remove it, as in the video, the vinyl literally has to go in the trash.

[@gracerankin17]

i use a permanent waterproof vinyl on mine and they’re good for probably 30-40 uses and don’t come off when i rinse the screen. if you’re just using the basic vinyl it definitely won’t last more than one time.

[@ruththomas1468]

OMG THANK YOU! I felt so overwhelmed with other videos and uv lights and what not. Thank you for making it so easy! Do you use permanent vinyl for it?

[@cumaribraahim4147]

Thank you for the explanation I needed

[@shondra6]

This is so cool. There are so many. Things to use cricut machines for WOW. TFS I’m shopping for a machine this week.

[@MsSaraBug]

How many shirts would you be able to make with the one vinyl stencil?

[@dianepippin5125]

Following questions

[@beccasizemore3209]

I use the same screen over and over, making over 20 at a time in one sitting. Just move from shirt to shirt with your screen. Gotta be a little quick because you don't want ink to dry in your screen. Once you've made all the tees you want, throw the stencil away and wash your screen!

[@SugarBeeCrafts]

I've made up to 25 or so at a time - I haven't tested more than that, but I would think you could do even more.

[@amberdority4355]

How long does it take for the ink to dry before using the iron also how many prints can you do before the vinyl starts bleeding? Not sure if I’m using the right wording here.

[@shaq_ocheese]

Thank you sooooooooo much for this video, it’s so helpful!