Time to YUDU!
I was happy to make something, but didn’t have any new blank t-shirts…but, do you think that stopped me?
Nope!
My daughter had a plain white, Gap undershirt that I could easily YUDU!
I asked her what she wanted on it–and she said,
” ME and my Mom ROCK scrapbooking!” 🙂
LOL–after much thought, I decided that might be too long for the shirt 😉
First, I decided on a design and designed it in Photoshop Elements– (this took me at least a half hour)
Then- I printed off the design on our inkjet printer onto an included transparency.
While I did that, I prepared my screed with the water and the emulsion– letting it dry seemed to take FOREVER! about 40 minutes
(I kept checking it, by pulling up the clear sheet away from the emulsion…and knew it was dry when the clear sheet removed easily)
I taped the transparency onto the glass- and then was able to burn the image into the emulsion– this LUCKILY only took 8 minutes.
But, guess what? I had to wet it and then let it dry AGAIN!
When I washed it- some of the emulsion that wasn’t supposed to come off, on the screen, started to come off 🙁
(No worries– I just taped up any of those spots)
I was not willing to wait another 40 minutes for that screen to dry–so I took out the Blow Dryer! This sped up the process a lot- It probably only took 10 minutes instead of 40.
Then I was ready to do the FUN part, the part I had been waiting for…the artistic, creative, colorful part!!
WOOHOO
I laid down the plantain with the shirt stuck to it, and then laid down my screen on the top. I squeezed out pink and purple ink in different spots, and then dragged my squeegee downwards, until it flooded my image! (Alexis asked for Pink and Purple)
Then laid down the lid, and pulled the color again– voila!
PERFECT screenprint!
Well…almost perfect….
I don’t know if it was the shirt, (it was stretchy and had tiny little ribs in it), or that the letters were too small– but the paint did bleed a little, making the little e’s and a’s fill in a bit 🙁
We’ll just blame it on GAP!
Would you notice, by just glancing at someone’s shirt? Probably not. Would I notice every single time I looked at the shirt–maybe.
So, I’ll try it again when I have some better shirts to use 😉
But, as for the design– I love how it turned out- I’ve always tried to live my life Creatively– in all aspects of my life, and I hope that my children will inherit that style of living. Because, in life– things aren’t always cut and dry– you have to be CREATIVE! 🙂
I love it..super cute!
I will be doing some pillow cases and wall art ( on canvases) starting next week.
Yours turned out so great. Hope mine is 1/2 as good.
take care
Got one last year…love it!!!
Happy Holidays
The t-shirt came out beautiful, Sarah ! The smile on your daughter’s face: PRICELESS !!! Will I do YUDU ??? NO, THANKS !!! LOL Martha C.
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Cute shirt! I would not have the patience for the Yudu, but I think it is a neat product!
I’ve had my Yudo for a little over a year now.
I like it, but that darn emulsion is kinda a pain!
I’m thinking of getting the liquid. Love the t-shirt!!!
Anything worth doing always has a learning curve and this is not bad for a first time project at all. Your daughter’s smile is ALL that matters.
Very cute shirt, but a lot of work and time went into it.
Very cute, but I don’t think I have the patience for all that waiting. Although I did learn how to wait while being a Military dependant! I always carry a book with me everywhere I go. And sometimes keep one in the car too! Happy New Year, and thanks for sharing. Beautiful girl too!
I have a YUDU, but I have not made anything with it because the first time I tried I messed up my emulsion sheets and haven’t picked any up. I am thinking of using the liquid emulsion from now on. I heard it is much easier and cheaper! Great screen printing!
I love it! Makes me want to pull out my Yudo.
Thanks for sharing.
Nancy
Great job! I love it.
The t-shirt turned out great and the smile on your little girls face is AWESOME! TFS
very cute!
It looks great!! She looks so proud to be wearing it, soooo cute!
I commend you for your creativity. The yudo intimidates me.
looks cute !! Im sure your daughter LOVES it !!!
Really cute project
I think it turned out so super cute … You will be the only one who will notice the bled .. it looks great be proud!!
It looks great, can’t wait to see what else that u make with it!!!
Awesome job! Creativity is the spice that makes life worth living.
Precious Hugs
I think it turned out GREAT Sarah!!!! Video Please!!!!
too cute!!!!
love the shirt & totally understand looking at it & seeing the mistakes. i usually practice on my hubby’s old t-shirts before doing my actual shirt. those old shirts have to have some crafty purpose before turning into rags.
Realy cute. Can’t want to see more sample of your YUDU creativity. I like the idea but it sounds like a lot of work for a one up. I would be more likely to make bunches of something, like T-Shirts for the Girl Scout or Cub Scout troops, baseball team, dance troupe, etc in which my grandkids are involved.
Thanks,
Shari . . .
Wow if this is only a first try I can’t wait to see what is next. It is lovely and your daughter sure looks cute in it.
Kim xXx