How to hand-paint a t-shirt without a brush

Learn with Jo-Ann Craft Demo Round Up
from Saturday, Nov. 20

Whether you want to express your heart's desire or are looking to create a one-of-a-kind, gift for someone special, you will enjoy the peaceful, cathartic process of creating this t-shirt...without ever picking up a paintbrush.

On Saturday, Nov. 20, with a little help from the folks at Sulyn, Jo-Ann showed shoppers how to turn an ordinary tee into an extraordinary fashion statement with a liquid glitter paint and a few gems.

For those who couldn't make it out or don't have a large Jo-Ann store nearby that has the space to host classes and demos, we have the projects for you here and on Joann.com/projects.

Peace Sparkles T-Shirt
Courtesy of Sulyn Industries
Skill Level 1: No experience necessary
Approx. Crafting Time: 1 hour

Supplies & Tools

• Sparkle 21 Wearable Liquid Glitter: Gold, Blue Heaven, Mermaid & Grape Soda (or whatever colors you choose!)
• T-shirt
• Cardboard or mat board
• Chalk pencil
• Peace sign pattern
  (see project PDF on Joann.com)
• 8mm Sparkle Gems: Amber
• Toothpick
• Paper towels
• Pair of scissors (optional)

Directions

1. Place T-shirt on board so the top of the shirt is smooth and flat. Tape excess fabric to back of board to pull it taut.
2. Trace lines of peace sign pattern with chalk pencil. Turn chalk side down and center peace sign just below the neckline. Hold in place with one hand, rub over the paper with the other to transfer the pattern.
3. In one section, make thick lines of Mermaid, Grape Soda and Blue Heaven.
4. Use toothpick to comb back and forth between the colors, blending and completely covering the section.
5. Repeat in all sections.
6. Fill in outline of the peace sign with gold.
7. Set 3 gems into the center bar at the top of the peace sign. All edges of the gem must be seated into the wet Sparkle 21 to hold the gem when dry.
8. Under the peace sign, write or print the word PEACE.
9. Allow shirt to dry for 48 hours before wearing.

In addition to this apparel project, Saturday's shoppers learned more about papercrafting using the Cricut & Gypsy machines and how to screen print using the Yudu machine by Provo Craft®.

Resources

• Project: Peace Sparkles T-Shirt
  (see project PDF on Joann.com for pattern)
• Product: Sparkle 21 Wearable Liquid Glitter
  NOTE: Color availability may vary online/by location
• Guides: Provo Craft® Machines & Accessories
  and Using the Yudu Personal Screen Printer
• Product: Provo Craft® Cricut Personal Electronic Cutter
• Product: Provo Craft® Gypsy Hand-Held Design Center
• Product: Yudu Personal Screen Printer
• View More How-To Projects on Joann.com
• Find Us: Jo-Ann Store & Class Locator
• Shop: Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores Online
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